Rheum popcorn 1 Flashcards

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Is Tophi seen in acute or chronic gout?

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Chronic

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Synovial fluid analysis showing:

  • Monosodium urate crystals
  • Needle shaped
  • Negative birefringent crystals
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Gout

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Punched out (“rat bite”) erosions seen on imaging

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Gout

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1st line tx for Acute Gout?

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NSAIDs (Indomethacin or Naproxen)

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1st line Pharmacologic prophylactic tx for Gout?

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Allopurinol

(Colchicine also an option)

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Where is pseudogout most common?

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knee

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Imaging shows fine, linear densitites in articular tissues

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Pseudogout

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Joint aspiration shows:

  • Calcium Pyrophosphate cystals
  • Rhomboid shaped
  • Positively birefringent
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Pseudogout

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9
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Tx for acute attacks of pseudogout?

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NSAIDs

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10
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Prophylaxis for pseudogout?

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Colchicine

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Heberden’s and Bouchard’s nodes on hands due to osteophyte formation

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Osteoarthritis

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Sxs of what?

  • Insidious onset
  • worse w/ activity
  • relieved w/ rest
  • Stiffness in AM doesnt last longer than 30 min
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OA

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13
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Does NOT spare the spine. What DOES spare the spine

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Does NOT spare spine= OA

Spares spine= RA

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Joint space narrowing and osteophytes seen on x-ray

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OA

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Tx for what?

  • NSAIDs- oral and topical (Diclofenac)
  • Topical Capsaicin
  • Duloxetine
  • etc
A

OA

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Which condition spares the spine and SI joints

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RA

(mainly affects the hands)

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What condition is it common to see subcutaneous nodules?

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RA

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18
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What is the most specific blood test for RA?

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Anti-CCP

(RF is not always positive)

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Imaging shows:

  • Early changes: Juxta-articular demineralization, soft tissue swelling
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RA

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20
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What is 1st line tx for RA?

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NSAIDs for symptomatic relief

1st line DMARD= Methotrexate

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21
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T/F: It is safe to take Methotrexate in pregnancy. Why?

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False. It is teratogenic

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T/F: Methotrexate can cause stomatitis

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True

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23
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Which conventional DMARD used to tx RA can cause Pigmentary retinitis so should be followed by optho

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Hydroxychloroquine

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24
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What is the name of the Janus kinase inhibitor that is a biologic DMARD used to tx RA?

Is this tolerated well?

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Tofacitinib

Works very well and is well tolerated

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Which condition has **Boutonniere deformity** and **Swan neck deformity**? (Boutenniere= DIP extension and PIP flexion, Swan= DIP felxion and PIP extension)
RA
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Which condition has **intermittent daily fevers and arthritis**?
Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
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Is Ankylosing Spondylitis worse in the AM or PM? Does it improve or worsen w/ activity?
AM IMPROVES w/ activity
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What condition do you see: * Flattening of the normal lumbar curve * Exaggeration of the thoracic curve
Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Labs for which condition: * Elevation of ESR * **+HLA B27**
Ankylosing Spondylitis
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**Bamboo Sign** seen on x-ray
Ankylosing Spondylitis
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1st line tx for Ankylosing Spondylitis
NSAIDs
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* Mono-/polyarthritis * **Nail pitting** * **Onycholysis** * **Sausage digits**
Psoriatic arthritis
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**Pencil deformity** seen on x-ray
Psoriatic Arthritis
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What is the 1st and 2nd line tx of Psoriatic arthritis
1st line- NSAIDs 2nd line- Methotrexate
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Can't see (**uveitis/conjunctivitis)** Can't pee (**urethritis**) Can't climb a tree (**arthritis**)
Reactive Arthritis- "Reiters"
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Is Reactive Arthritis HLA-B27 positive or negative?
positive
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What condition do you see **Keratoderma blennorrhagicum**?
Reactive Arthritis
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How do you tx Reactive arthritis?
NSAIDs abx for STI
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Autoimmune disorder in young black women +ANA
SLE
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MC systemic symptom in SLE?
Fatigue
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Which condition has a **Butterfly rash**
SLE
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SLE is associated with which vascular phenomenon?
Raynauds Phenomenon
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Diagnostic labs for which condition: * +ANA * _**Anti-dsDNA\*\***_ (high spec and sens) * **Anti-Sm** (high sens)
SLE
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Tx for what condition? * Sun protection * Hydroxychloroquine * NSAIDs/corticosteroids prn * etc
SLE
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When it comes to SLE and pregnancy, it is important to monitor for which condition? SLE makes you risk of what 3 things in relation to pregnancy
* Antiphospholipid syndrome (can be comorbid w/ SLE) * SLE= increased rate of miscarriages, preterm and IUGR
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What is the name of the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus variant that has: **Inflammation and scarring lesions of the face**, neck, etc
Discoid lupus | (See Discoid Plaques)
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**Minocycline, Diltiazem and Isoniazid** can cause a systemic drug-induced \_\_\_\_
Lupus
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Neonatal Lupus has what 2 things?
Congenital heart block Rash on face: head--\> eyes
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If you have a patient with SLE who is having **recurrent pregnancy loss**, what comorbid condition should you check for?
Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
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How do you dx Antiphospholipid Antibody syndrome?
One clinical event + Positive antibody blood test (s)
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What is the tx for Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
Warfarin for life | (SQ heparin if preg)
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What phenomenon is associated with Scleroderma?
Raynaud Phenomenon
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What is first line pharmacologic tx for Raynaud's phenomenon
CCBs
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CREST syndrome of Limited Scleroderma primarily affects what 2 body parts
Face and hands
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What is the MC type of scleroderma
Limited- CREST syndrome
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Scleroderma: What is **CREST syndrome**
**C**alcinosis cutis **R**aynaud phenomenon **E**sophageal dysfunction **S**clerodactyly **T**elangiectasias
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What is the MC + lab test in CREST Scleroderma
+ anti-centromere antibody
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Is there a cure for Scleroderma?
No monitor for HTN
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Which condition: * Inflammation of striated muscle * **_PAINLESS_ muscle weakness** around neck, shoulders, hips * **Dysphagia**
Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis
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Which condition has the following skin rash: * Malar * **Heliotrope** * **Gottron's papules** * **Shawl sign**
Dermatomyositis
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What is the definitive diagnostic test for Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis?
Muscle Biopsy
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How do you tx Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis? (2)
**_High dose steroids_** DMARDS (Methotrexate, azathioprine)
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Autoimmune disorder that attacks the **salivary and lacrimal glands**
Sjogren syndrome
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Clinical presentation: * Dry mouth (Xerostomia) * Dry eyes * **Enlarged Parotid glands**
Sjorgen syndrome
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What is the definitive dx of Sjogren syndrome?
Lip Biopsy
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How do you tx Sjogren syndrome?
Symptomatic tx \*Avoid anticholinergics/antihistamines