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Rheumatology Flashcards

1
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what is the most suggestive XR change of RA?

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periarticular osteopaenia

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2
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which rheum condition has the lowest rates of infections related to TNF-i?

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Ank spond

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3
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what medication should be avoided in an acute exacerbation of PsA?

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Prednisolone

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4
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Radiology of RA

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corner erosions, peri-articular osteoporosis, loss of joint space, DIPs spared

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Radiology of OA

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Joint space loss, sclerosis, osteophytes, subchondral cysts, ‘seagull’ in DIP

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Radiology of haemachromatosis

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OA changes of MCPs, esp 2nd/3rd

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7
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CPPD distribution

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radiocarpal, patellofemoral

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Radiology gout

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punched out holes w. preserved cortex (intraosseous); inside capsule (destructive to joint), tophi

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9
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Psoriatic arthritis radiology

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DIPs- pencil in cup. Mouse ear erosions, fusion of DIPs

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10
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Ank Spond radiology

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romanus lesion, shiny corner sign, syndesmophytes, SIJ-ilitis

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Felty’s syndrome

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RA, splenomegaly, neutropaenia, leg ulcers

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12
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2 main MSK sites to get inflamed in RA other than joints (synovitis)

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tenosynovitis, osteitis

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13
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Drug that accelerates RA nodules

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methotrexate

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14
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HLA group for RA

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DRB10404

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15
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Why is smoking a trigger for RA?

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results in citrullinated peptides via PAD

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16
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Why is periodontitis a trigger for RA?

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P. gingivalis has PAD

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17
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RA vasculitis typically found where?

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Nailfolds

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18
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Main spinal issue in RA

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atlantoaxial subluxation

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19
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RA poor prognostic features

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extra-articular features, female, high titre RF/anti-CCP, later age of onset, more joints, imaging changes

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Main SE of Leflunomide

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Diarrhoea

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21
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Leflunomide MOA

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Inhibits DHODH, purine synthesis

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22
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Above which dose of glucocorticoid does mortality increase?

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8mg/day

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23
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Best TNFi for pregnancy

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Certolizumab

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24
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Main viral infection that mimics RA

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Parvovirus

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25
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What is Anti-centromere Ab protective for?

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ILD

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26
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What 2 things is anti-RNA Pol III assoc. w. ?

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Renal crisis, malignancy

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27
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2 drugs assoc. w. SScl renal crisis

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Prednisolone, cyclosporin

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28
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3x XR features of SSc

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Acro-osteolysis, calcinosis, pulp atrophy

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29
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Primary cause of death in SScl

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Lung disease

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30
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Most common pattern of ILD in SScl

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NSIP

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31
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Two drugs for SScl ILD

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MMF or cyclophosphamide

32
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G1 pHTN is similar in both, but slightly more common in…

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Limited cutaneous Sscl

33
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Cardiac MRI findings in SScl

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delayed gad enhancement (Gad gets trapped in fibrosis)

34
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Which myositis gives perivascular inflammation on biopsy?

35
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Which myositis gives degenerating and regenerating fibres, ghost cells and necrosis on biopsy?

36
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Which myositis gives muscle focused inflammation on biopsy

37
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Myositis assoc. w. Anti-SRP and HMGCR

38
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Myositis assoc. w. Anti-Jo1

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Anti-synthetase

39
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Myositis assoc. w. TIF1gamma

40
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Myositis assoc. w. Anti-NXP2

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Myositis assoc. w. Anti-cN1a

42
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Anti-MDA5 gives…

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Amyopathic DM with a rapidly progressive ILD

43
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4 key parts of anti-synthetase syndrome

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Myositis, ILD, mechanic’s hands, fever

44
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Typical ILD pattern of anti-synthetase syndrome

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Mostly NSIP or organising pneumonia, but can get UIP

45
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Association of ALL forms of spondyloarthropathies

46
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csDMARds used in periphal SpA

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MTx, sulfasalazine, leflunomide

47
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If uveitis or IBD flavour to SpA use

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Direct TNF-alpha inhibitors (No etanercept)

48
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Two MAB classes used in SpAs

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TNF, IL-17

49
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Sacroilitis x3 XR changes

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sclerosis, erosions, ankylosis

50
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DISH XR changes

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chunky osteophytes, no sacroiliitis

51
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Most common infectious trigger of reactive arthritis

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C. trachomatis

52
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Iatrogenic related trigger of reactive arthritis

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Intravesical BCG

53
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2 key skin manifestations of reactive arthritis

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EN and keratoderma blennorhagicum

54
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What proportion of PsA partients are HLA B27 +ve?

55
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What infection can cause a severe worsening of psoriasis/ can trigger onset in PsA?

56
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Medications that can worsen psoriasis

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Steroids, TNF-alpha

57
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Best DMARD for peripheral arthritis of PsA

58
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Skin’ nail sign most predictive of PsA

59
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Which antibodies are likely to be present in CNS lupus?

60
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Key difference between Jaccoud’s and RA

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Non-erosive, correctable

61
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Anti-Sm associations

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SLE renal and neurological

62
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Anti-DFS70 significance

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Negative predictor of SLE

63
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Biggest predictor of morality in SLE

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renal lupus

64
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Belimumab MOA

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Inhibits BLyS

65
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Best DMARD for SLE Renal vs. Joint

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MMF vs. MTx

66
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3 obstetric criteria APLS

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1 fetal death >10 weeks, 3 spont abortions <10 weeks, 1 premature birth <34 weeks

67
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Test for lupus anticoagulant

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dliute russel viper test

68
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Classic Ab at highest risk of thrombosis

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lupus anticoagulant

69
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New Ab which gives the highest thrombotic risk in APLS

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B2 glycoprotein DOMAIN 1 Ab

70
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Who should get primary prophylaxis in APLS

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Triple +ve; SLE and any Ab

71
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Mgmt of arterial embolism in APLS

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Aspirin and Warfarin

72
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Maintenance rx for AAV

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steroids and AZA

73
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Is PO or IV cyclophosphamide better in AAV?

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PO because less relapse

74
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Target for urate in gout

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tophi <0.3, non-tophaceous 0.36

75
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Avacopan MOA

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C5a inhibitor

76
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Biopsying which 2 sites is rarely useful in AAV

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skin and nasal mucosa

77
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Key cell type in GCA

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