Revision Day Flashcards
1
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Extra-articular manifestations of RA?
A
- rheumatoid nodules
- small vessel vasculitis
- interstitial lung disease, pleural & rarely pericardial effusions
- peripheral ulcerative keratitis, scleritis, sicca symptoms
- accelerated risk of CVD
2
Q
Give some causes of a raised rheumatoid factor
A
- RA
- older
- multigravidity
- chronic inflammation e.g. ILD
- Sjogren’s
3
Q
What tool is used for monitoring disease severity in RA?
A
DAS-28
4
Q
What can you consider if 2 DMARDs have failed in RA?
A
Biologics
5
Q
4 main types of spondyloarthropathies?
A
1) ankylosing spondylitis
2) psoriatic arthritis
3) reactive arthritis
4) IBD related
HLA-B27 associated
6
Q
Number of joints affected in mono, oligo & poly types of psoriatic arthritis?
A
Mono: 1
Oligo: <6
Poly: ≥6
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