rheumatoid arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
synovium secretes
A
hyaluronic acid
2
Q
RA is antibody mediated
A
type III hypersensitivity
3
Q
synovium thickens into
A
pannus
4
Q
synovial hypertrophy erodes into
A
cartilage & bone
5
Q
__ joint inflammation
A
symmetric
6
Q
classic sxs
A
morning stiffness that improves with use
7
Q
RA classically affects
A
MCP & PIP
8
Q
__ deviation seen in RA
A
ulnar
9
Q
__ deformity common
A
swan neck
10
Q
bakers cysts (popliteal cyst)
A
synovium-lined sac at back of knee
11
Q
if bakers cyst ruptures sxs similar to
A
DVT
12
Q
RA serositis
A
pleuritis
pericarditis
13
Q
___ almost always occur in patient RF+
A
subcutaneous nodules
14
Q
eye findings in RA
A
episcleritis
scleritis
uveitis
15
Q
sjogrens syndrome
A
salivary & lacrimal glands
dry eyes/mouth
