Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Features Flashcards
1
Q
age at onset
A
any age
2
Q
disease distribution
A
systemic involvement
3
Q
ESR
A
erythrocyte sedimentation rate
elevated
4
Q
inflammation
A
present
5
Q
joint involvement
A
bilateral; symmetric
6
Q
morning stiffness
A
> one hour
7
Q
osteophyte
A
bone spur
absent
8
Q
pannus
A
often present (in the joints)
9
Q
rheumatoid factor
A
frequently positive
10
Q
subcutaneous nodules
A
frequently present
11
Q
swelling
A
diffuse symmetric
12
Q
typical presentation
A
malaise, fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, fever
