RA Flashcards
1
Q
xray findings
A
subluxation
peri-articular osteopenia
soft tissue swelling
juxta-articualr erosions
2
Q
DAS score: remission
A
<2.6
3
Q
DAS score: mild disease
A
2.6 - 3.2
4
Q
DAS score: moderate disease
A
3.2-5.1
5
Q
DAS score: severe disease
A
> 5.1
6
Q
DAS score: DMARDs indicated
A
> 5.1
7
Q
Mx newly diagnosed RA
A
DMARD monotherapy using methotrexate, leflunomide or sulfasalasine ASAP
8
Q
response to treatment - no response
A
change in DAS < 0.7
9
Q
response to treatment - moderate response
A
change is DAS 0.7 - 1.2
10
Q
response to treatment - good response
A
change in DAD > 1.2
11
Q
Mx of renal complications of systemic sclerosis
A
ACEI
