Rheumatoid Flashcards
joint analysis shows negatively birefringment crystals
Gout
Treatment for Gout
- diet
- NSAIDS
- colchicine
- allopuinol
joint analysis shows
rhomboid shaped crystals
calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease
aka
pseudo gout
x-ray of knee with joint and a linear line of calcification
pseudo gout
*** classic test question
will show you the picture
Livedo reticularis rash
Polyarteritis nodosa
key terms- abdominal pain, kindey issues, hepatitis b, ANCA +
Polyarteritis nodosa
key buzz word- Intrarenal Aneurysms
Polyarteritis nodosa
ANCA +
Polyarteritis nodosa
inflammatory disease of striated muscle
Polymyositis
Helitrope rash
Dermatomyositis PLUS
Polymyositis
Dermatomyositis &
Polymyositis has a link to what ?
CANCER *
need to know for exam
key terms- older female with pain, stiffness in neck & shoulder -
what is she at risk for ?
Polymyalgia rheumatica
–> risk for Temporal artritis
key terms- history of recent STI infection or GI bug swollen joint, conjunctivitis, pain with urination
Reactive arthritis
Reactive arthritis
will have what key lab positive
HLA-B27
key terms- progessive joint morning pain, symmetric joints, subcutaneous nodules,
DIP are spared
Rhematoid arthritis
key terms- young kid, fevers, rash that is salmon colored, and joint pain
Juvenile arthritis or stills diseases
ANA +
Lupus
key terms, malar rash, oral ulcers, arthritis, renal involvement, anemia
Lupus
Anti-smith antibody
Double stranded DNA
Lupus
depositions of collagen in the skin and other organs
Scleroderma
CREST
SCLERODERMA calcinosis raynauds esophageal dysmotility sclerodactyly telagiectasis
key terms- history of GERD, discoloratio of skin on hands in the cold, nodules on skin with contraction
Scleroderma
Anticentromere antibody
Scleroderma
autoimmune disorder of the lacrimal glands
sjogren’s syndrome
