Rheum Flashcards
1
Q
What characterises limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis? (CREST syndrome)
A
Calcinosis, Raynaud’s, oesophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly and telangiectasia
Associated with anti nuclear and anti centromere antibodies
2
Q
What is Behçet’s disease?
Symptoms
Population
A
Chronic multi system vasculitis, characterised by:
-arthritis, iritis, recurrent oral/ genital ulcers/ neurological disease
More common in Middle Eastern and Japanese people
3
Q
Which DMARD can cause reduced visual acuity y
A
Hydroxychloroquine
4
Q
Which anti htn drugs can cause gout
A
Diuretics
5
Q
Which drug when given with azathioprine can cause anaemia and leukopenia
A
ACE inhibs eg ramipril
