Musculoskeletal Flashcards
1
Q
Pt on allupurinol with rash, fever and joint pain
A
Allopurinol induced hypersensitivity syndrome
2
Q
Allopurinol SE
A
- HS: rash, fever
- eosinophilia
- hepatitis
- renal impairment
3
Q
Allopurinol + amoxicillin
A
Skin rash
4
Q
A 65-year-old woman with polymyalgia rheumatica who has severe muscle pain and stiffness in her shoulders and hips.
A
Prednisolone
5
Q
Sativex: administration
A
- One spray under the tongue in the evening
- Increase dose gradually to max 12 sprays a day
6
Q
Methotrexate + amoxicillin
A
Increased risk of toxicity
7
Q
Steroids potency
A
Mild
- Hydrocortisone
Moderate
- Betnovate RD
- Eumovate
Potent
- Beclometasone
- Betamethasone
- Mometasone
8
Q
Which NSAID has lowest GI risk
A
celecoxib
9
Q
Pt on allopurinol has a gout attack
A
Cont allopurinol
Start colchicine for flare up
