RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS Flashcards
1
Q
What is rheumatoid arthritis
A
chronic inflammatory disease affecting join synovial membrane
2
Q
Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms
A
- nodules
- swelling
- tenderness
- malaise
- fatigue,
- fever
- weight loss
3
Q
what worsens pain and stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis?
A
- rest
- inactivity
- heat in joints
4
Q
Rheumatoid arthritis non drug tx
A
- physiotherapy
- excerise
- relaxation
- stress management
5
Q
Rheumatoid arthritis 1st line drug tx
A
DMARDs
- methotrexate
- ifluriomide
- sulfalaszine
- hydroxychloroquine in mild
6
Q
Rheumatoid arthritis 2nd line drug tx
A
MoAbs
- adalimumbab
- etanercept
- infliximab
- tocilizumab
- baricitinib
7
Q
what is given when rapid supression is needed
A
bridge with corticoteroids
8
Q
what is given as pain relief
A
- NSAIDs
- withdrawn when response to DMARDs is enough
