OA and RA Flashcards
Which Non-Biologic DMARDs are ProDrugs
Leflunomide, Sulfasalazine
Which Non-Biologic DMARDs are teratogenic
MTX, Leflunomide
Which Non-Biologic DMARDs has the ocular side effects
HCQ - hydroxychloroquine
Which Non-Biologic DMARDs has a loading dose
Leflunomide
What are the Non-Biologic DMARDs
MTX
Leflunomide
Hydroxychloroquine
Sulfasalazine
What are Lab values to look at for RA
- ESR
- CRP
- RF
- ACPA
- ANA
- Joint Aspiration
- Radiographic Changes
What are the most common joints affected in RA
Hands, wrist, feet
not so much knee and hip
what are some of the extra-articular manifestations
- Rheumatoid Nodules
- Vasculitis
- Pulmonary
- Ocular
- Cardiac
- Feltys
Diagnostic Criteria for RA
- Joint involvement
- Serology
- Duration of Sx
- Acute Phase Reactants
Diagnostic Criteria for RA: Duration of Sx - trait and points
- if < 6 wks - 0 pts
- if > 6 wks - 1 pt
what are the acute phase reactants used for diagnosing RA
ESR and ERP
what serology tests are used for diagnosing RA
RF and ACPA
RA or OA? Occurs at any age
RA
RA or OA? Occurs generally over age 40
OA
RA or OA? Systemic Distribution
RA
RA or OA? Localized to joint
OA
RA or OA? Elevated ESR
RA
RA or OA? Normal ESR
OA
RA or OA? Inflammation present
RA
RA or OA? Bilateral/Symmetric Joint involvement
RA
RA or OA? asymmetric/unilateral joint involvement
OA
RA or OA? Osteophyte present
OA
RA or OA? Pannus present
RA
RA or OA? RF present
RA
RA or OA? Subcutaneous nodules present
RA
RA or OA? has diffuse swelling
RA
RA or OA? has irregular/knobby swelling
OA
RA or OA? can have malaise, fever, fever
RA
RA or OA? has deep, aching pain
OA
Caution with what adjunct therapy for RA because of Sulfa allergy
CELEBREX - COx 2 inhibitor
for Treating RA: what agents are used for ADJUNCT THERAPY - aka dont use as monotherapy
NSAIDs/COX 2 inhibitor
Corticosteroids