rheumatoid arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
what is the RA?
A
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune
systemic inflammatory disease with articular and
extra-articular manifestations
2
Q
what is the primary target for the inflammatory process in RA?
A
SYNOVIUM
3
Q
WHAT İS THE PANNUS?
A
synovial tissues become inflamed and proliferate,
forming pannus that invades bone, cartilage, and
ligaments and leads to damage and deformities
4
Q
What is the most common age group of RA?
A
30-50
5
Q
WHAT is the most frequent extra artricular involment symptoms with RA ?
A
pulmonary,parenchymal nodules
6
Q
What is DMARD?
A
disease modifying anti rheumatoid drugs, supress inflammation and limit the pain, EX. GLUCOCORTICOID
7
Q
Conventional synthetic DMARD ?
A
Methotrexate first line treatment
