Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
Felty’s syndrome triad
A
RA
splenomegaly
neutropenia
2
Q
rheumatoid arthritis haematological signs
A
anaemia of chronic disease
amyloidosis > nephrotic syndrome
splenomegaly
lymphadenopathy
3
Q
periarticular manifestations of RA
A
carpal tunnel
tenosynovitis
bursitis
4
Q
RA blood tests
A
RF
anti-CCP
Hb
inflammatory markers
5
Q
respiratory features of RA
A
pleural effusions containing rheumatoid factor
rheumatoid nodules (on CXR, but asymptomatic)
pneumonitis > pulmonary fibrosis
6
Q
dermatological features of RA
A
Raynaud’s
rheumatoid nodules
small vessel vasculitis + ulcerations
7
Q
sarcoidosis investigations
A
CXR (BL hilar lymphadenopathy)
FBC
Urea + creatinine
8
Q
raynaud’s first line management
A
CCB - nifedipine
