Rheum Flashcards
1
Q
swollen first finger and wrist pain
suffers from psoriasis
A
psoriatic arthritis
2
Q
pregnant and breastfeeding women should take a daily supplement of
A
vit d
3
Q
Folic acid 400mcg is recommended for
A
women trying to conceive through to 12 weeks gestation.
4
Q
A
5
Q
bilateral shoulder and hip pain
worse in the mornings
She has been feeling fatigued with this pain
Bloods show an ESR of 50 mm/hr.
Dx?
Tx?-
A
polymyalgia rheumatica
pred
6
Q
drug causes GOUT?
A
diuretics: thiazides, furosemide
ciclosporin
alcohol
cytotoxic agents
pyrazinamide
aspirin:
7
Q
bone protection for PMR?
A
Start oral alendronate + ensure calcium and vitamin D replete
