Pope Need to Know Flashcards
Which rheumatological diseases are MC in men?
Gout
Ankylosing spondylitis
Which rheumatological diseases are MC in women?
Fibromyalgia Sjogren's SLE PMR RA
Which rheumatologic disorders result in pain with exercise/movement?
OA and fibromyalgia
Pain is improved with exercise/movement in which rheumatologic disorders?
Ankylosing spondylitis
What are the diagnostic criteria of fibromyalgia?
- Widespread body pain (11 of 18 tender points)
- 3 or more quadrants
- 3 or more months duration
- No other cause
Non-pharm treatments of fibromyalgia
PIE
Pt education
Improved sleep
Exercise
Pharm treatments of fibromyalgia
ATP
Anti-depressants
Tramadol
Pregabalin
FDA approved treatments of fibromyalgia
Duloxetine
Pregabalin
Milnacipran
What are inflammatory vs. non-inflammatory rheumatologic diseases?
Inflamm: RA, gout, SPA
Non-inflamm: OA, fibromyalgia
Differences between inflammatory and non-inflammatory rheumatologic disorders?
Inflamm: AM stiffness more than 30 minutes, symptoms IMPROVE with activity
What indicates poor prognosis in RA?
High titer RF and/OR anti-CCP
If a patient has positive RF and anti-CCP, what is the likely diagnosis?
98% RA as long as they also have clinical s/s
Which joints are affected by RA?
2nd and 3rd MCPs, PIPs
What is the mainstay drug of RA?
MTX
What are the x-ray findings a/w RA?
Symmetric joint space loss
MCPs and PIPs affected
Corner erosions of small joints (mouse bites)
How do symptoms cluster in lupus?
CAR: Cutaneous, Articular, Renal
CTM: CNS, Thrombotic, Muscular
Which enzymes are muscle specific?
CK and aldolase
Which enzymes are muscle AND liver specific?
AST and LDH
Which enzymes are liver specific?
ALT
Which organs are affected by Sjogren’s?
Exocrine glands (lacrimal, salivary) Eyes Lungs Kidneys Heart Skin Neural (CNS and PNS) Hematopoietic
S/S of OA
Pain with increasing use Stiffness less than 30 mins Limited ROM Swelling Crepitus
Body parts affected by OA
Hands (70%)
Spine (60%)
Knees (30%)
Hips (10%)
Where are men with OA MC affected?
Hips