Rheumatology Flashcards
what is a positive ANA titers? Signifiance?
which diseases are associated with Anti-dsDNA?
which antinuclear antibodies associated with Anti-Sm?
which antinuclear antibodies associated with SsA (Ro)?
which antinuclear antibodies associated with SSB (La)?
which antinuclear antibodies associated with Anti-U1-RNP?
which antinuclear antibodies associated with antihistone? which 4 drugs?
which antinuclear antibodies associated with anticentromere?
which antinuclear antibodies associated with Anti-RNA polymerase III?
which antinuclear antibodies associated with Anti-Scl-70 (topoisomerase I)?
which antinuclear antibodies associated with antisynthetase?
antibodies specific for SLE?
Specific but not sensitive: Anti-dsDNA, ANti-Smith, anti ribosomal P protein
signifiance of Anti-U1-RNP? Sensitivity and specficity?
signifiance of antihistone antibody?
significance of Anti-Scl-70 antibodies? clinical asociations? cross reactivity?
significance of SSA and SSB antibodies?
what happens if C-Anca positive, what other test can help you identify which disease?
wat are the 3 pathways and their ultimate function?
what are the causes of low complement levels?
sensitivity and specificity of RF and anti-CCP? . associations?
association of HLAB-27 markers?
Association of HLA DR2, DR3, and DR4?
Association of:
- HLA b5701
- HLA b-51
- HLA Dq2/Dq8
- HLA B5801
what are the common indications for synovial fluid analysis?