Ortho/Rheum Flashcards
1
Q
SLE dx
A
ANA if positive then confirm with Anti-double stranded DNA and Anti-Smith bc more specific
2
Q
progressive symmetric weakness of proximal muscles without pain
A
polymoysitis
3
Q
Tx fibromyalgia
A
antidepressants (amitriptyline, gabapentin)
4
Q
asymmetric bone pain, lytic lesions, cotton wool, hypervascular bone
A
paget dz
5
Q
cant see, cant pee, cant climb a tree
A
reactive arthritis
6
Q
Sjogrens tx for dry mouth
A
Cevimeline 30 mg TID
7
Q
Dx for Sjogrens
A
Anti-ro SSA or anti-la SSB ab, Rh, hyperflobinulinemia
8
Q
Tx for sjogrens dry eyes
A
cyclosporine drops
9
Q
Tx for RA with pregnancy
A
Hydroxychloroquine