RA Flashcards
1
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additional features (non-joint) for RA
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fever weight loss fatigue arthermatous plaques anaemia possible pleural effusion, pericarditis carpal tunnel ILD
2
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signs and symptoms RA
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multiple joints
warm, red, painful
morning stiffness >1hr
ulnar deviation of MCP, swan neck
sumtpms for >6weeksm
3
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blood investigations results RA
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anti CCP
anti RF
high ESR, high CRP
nomocytic anaemia
4
Q
treatment RA
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NSAIDS
DMARD (Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug) e.g. methotrexate (give with folic acid)
biological DMARDs e.g. infliximab
5
Q
examples of biological DMARDS RA
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infliximab
6
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surgical treatment RA
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synovectomy for severe joint malformation
joint replacement for disability
7
Q
what is reactive arthritis
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joint pain and swelling triggered by an infection in another part of your body — most often your intestines, genitals or urinary tract.
