Rheumatoid Flashcards

1
Q

joint analysis shows negatively birefringment crystals

A

Gout

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2
Q

Treatment for Gout

A
  1. diet
  2. NSAIDS
  3. colchicine
  4. allopuinol
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3
Q

joint analysis shows

rhomboid shaped crystals

A

calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease
aka
pseudo gout

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4
Q

x-ray of knee with joint and a linear line of calcification

A

pseudo gout
*** classic test question
will show you the picture

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5
Q

Livedo reticularis rash

A

Polyarteritis nodosa

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6
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key terms- abdominal pain, kindey issues, hepatitis b, ANCA +

A

Polyarteritis nodosa

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7
Q

key buzz word- Intrarenal Aneurysms

A

Polyarteritis nodosa

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8
Q

ANCA +

A

Polyarteritis nodosa

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9
Q

inflammatory disease of striated muscle

A

Polymyositis

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10
Q

Helitrope rash

A

Dermatomyositis PLUS

Polymyositis

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11
Q

Dermatomyositis &

Polymyositis has a link to what ?

A

CANCER *

need to know for exam

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12
Q

key terms- older female with pain, stiffness in neck & shoulder -
what is she at risk for ?

A

Polymyalgia rheumatica

–> risk for Temporal artritis

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13
Q

key terms- history of recent STI infection or GI bug swollen joint, conjunctivitis, pain with urination

A

Reactive arthritis

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14
Q

Reactive arthritis

will have what key lab positive

A

HLA-B27

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15
Q

key terms- progessive joint morning pain, symmetric joints, subcutaneous nodules,
DIP are spared

A

Rhematoid arthritis

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16
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key terms- young kid, fevers, rash that is salmon colored, and joint pain

A

Juvenile arthritis or stills diseases

17
Q

ANA +

A

Lupus

18
Q

key terms, malar rash, oral ulcers, arthritis, renal involvement, anemia

A

Lupus

19
Q

Anti-smith antibody

Double stranded DNA

A

Lupus

20
Q

depositions of collagen in the skin and other organs

A

Scleroderma

21
Q

CREST

A
SCLERODERMA
calcinosis
raynauds 
esophageal dysmotility
sclerodactyly
telagiectasis
22
Q

key terms- history of GERD, discoloratio of skin on hands in the cold, nodules on skin with contraction

A

Scleroderma

23
Q

Anticentromere antibody

A

Scleroderma

24
Q

autoimmune disorder of the lacrimal glands

A

sjogren’s syndrome

25
Q

key terms- women with dry mouth, dry eyes

what is the best dignostic test

A

sjogren’s syndrome

-> schmiers test