Rheuma

Question 1

Lifestyle modification to control gout includes low purine diet and limit the intake of meat to how much?

Answer 1

4-6 ounces

Question 2

A 50/M, with history of intermittent attacks of arthritis relieved by NSAIDs, consults ER because of severe right knee pain and swelling for 2 days. PE shows swollen, effused and erythematous right knee. CBC reveals mild anemia and decreased creatinine clearance. What is the most appropriate drug to give for this patient?

Answer 2

Prednisone 30 mg single dose then taper on subsequent days

Question 3

Risk factors for melanoma include-a

Answer 3

propensity to sunburn
a large number of benign melanocytic nevi
and atypical nevi

Question 4

Y

Answer 4

ECOG >3

KPI <70

Question 5

Most common and frequent organ system complication in SLE

Answer 5

Musculoskeletal

Question 6

Management In a patient with gouty arthritis with renal problem and anemia

Answer 6

Prednisone 30mg 1 tab OD then taper on subsequent days

NSAID is only used for px WITHOUT COMORBIDITY