Rheumatology Flashcards

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When in the day do symptoms of growing pains typically present?

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Evening

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x1 example of pain amplification syndrome (a) generalized and (b) localized

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(a) Fibromyalgia

(b) Complex regional pain syndrome

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Examples of autonomic changes that occur with pain amplification syndromes?

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  • Swelling
  • Atrophy
  • Cold extremities
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4
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Definition of arthritis

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Joint effusion or swelling

OR =/> than 2 of the following: limited ROM, tenderness/pain with motion, increased heat

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DDx for monoarthritis

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  • Structural: trauma, overuse, orthopedic concerns (AVN, SCFE)
  • Infection: acute (SA, OM), chronic (TB, lyme), reactive arthritis
  • Inflammatory: JIA, non-bacterial OM, FMF)
  • Malignancy
  • Hemarthrosis
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DDx for polyarthritis

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  • Structural: hypermobility, skeletal dysplasia
  • Infection: acute (viral - parvo, bacterial - gonococcal), post-infectious (reactive, rheumatic fever)
  • Inflammatory: JIA, SLE, vasculitis (HSP)
  • Malignancy
  • Pain syndromes
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When would you consider looking for specific antibodies after receiving result of ANA? Example of one

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If ANA is positive at a high titre >1:160

-dsDNA

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Can routine live vaccines be given to a patient on MTX?

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No although could get a booster

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Criteria for JIA

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  • Juvenile: <16 year old at onset of symptoms
  • Idiopathic: cannot be explained by another medical condition
  • Arthritis: Joint inflammation lasting more than 6 weeks
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Classification of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (x6)

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  • Oligoarticular arthritis
  • Polyarticular arthritis
  • Systemic JIA
  • Enthesitis related arthritis
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Undifferentiated
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What type of JIA is more common in males than females?

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-Enthesitis-related

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12
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What form of JIA is associated most commonly with uveitis?

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Oligoarthritis

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13
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What form of JIA is associated with acute uveitis (symptomatic)?

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Enthesitis-related

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What form of JIA is associated with the majority of cases being ANA positive?

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Oligoarthritis

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What form of JIA is associated with HLA-B27 positive?

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Enthesitis-related

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Criteria for psoriatic arthritis

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  • Arthritis + psoriasis

- OR arthritis plus 2 of the following: nail pits, dactylitis, 1st degree relative with psoriasis

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How is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome defined (aka criteria)?

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  • Pain out of proportion of hx and exam
  • At least one symptom of autonomic dysfunction
  • One symptom of allodynia/hyperalgesia/motor dysfunction
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18
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What to treat FMF with and why?

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  • Colchicine

- To decrease intensity/frequency/duration of episodes + prevent amyloidosis

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What is amyloidosis?

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-Serum AA = acute phase reactant found in high levels during FMF attacks –> cleaved + deposits into organs

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Most common presenting sign of amyloidosis?

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Proteinuria

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21
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What is the hallmark cutaneous sign of FMF? And where does it typically present?

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Erysipeloid erythematous rash

-Ankle/foot

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What are some other symptoms in FMF apart from fever and rash (x2)?

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  • Arthritis

- Serositis (abdo pain, pleurtic chest pain)

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23
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What is the treatment plan for oligoarthritis?

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  • NSAIDs +/- joint injections

- If poor response –> second line DMARDs

24
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What form of JIA is more closely associated with development of MAS?

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-Systemic JIA

25
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What is the gold standard for diagnosing JDM?

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EMG

26
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What is the most (a) sensitive and (b) specific tests for SLE?

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(a) ANA

(b) anti-dsDNA, anti-Smith

27
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What does synechiae mean?

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Irregular pupil

28
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Tx for PFAPA

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T+A

x1 dose of oral pred at beginning of flare

29
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What dx do you think of with a salmon rash?

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sJIA

30
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In terms of # of criteria, what do you need to make a diagnosis of rheumatic fever?

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-2 major
-1 major + 2 minor
PLUS evidence of GAS infection
-Exception is chorea

31
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Major + minor manifestations of rheumatic fever

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Major = polyarthritis, carditis, chorea, erythema marginatum, subcut nodules
Minor = fever, arthralgia, elevated ESR/CRP, prolonged PR
32
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Management of acute rheumatic fever

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  • Penicillin x10 days
  • ASA + NSAIDs for arthritis
  • ASA + steroids for carditis
33
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Prophylactic therapy for rheumatic fever

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  • Without carditis = 5 years or till 21 years of age
  • With carditis = 10 years or till 21 years of age
  • With carditis + residual disease = 10 years or till 40 years old
34
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For FMF vs PFAPA how long does the fever typically last for?

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FMF = <72 hours
PFAPA = 5 days
35
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SLE-ACR Classification criteria

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  • need 4/11*
  • Malar rash
  • Discoid rash
  • Photosensitivity
  • Serositis
  • Oral/nasal ulcers
  • Arthritis
  • Neuro: seizures, psychosis
  • Heme disorder
  • Renal disorder
  • Immune disorder
  • Positive ANA
36
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Indications for testing for Antiphospholipid Ab Syndrome

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  • SLE yearly
  • Unexplained PTT prolongation
  • Multiple abortions
  • Thrombosis
37
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Dermatomyositis - criteria

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  • need 4/5*
  • Symmetrical proximal muscle weakness
  • Derm changes: heliotrope rash, Gottron’s papules
  • Elevated muscle enzymes (CK, AST, LDH)
  • Abnormal EMG (although would do MR now)
  • Abnormal muscle biopsy
38
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Dermatomyositis - complications

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  • Dysphagia - swallowing dysfunction
  • Dysphonia
  • Dyspnea - resp failure with severe weakness
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Arthritis
  • Joint contractures
  • Cutaneous/mucosal ulcerations
  • Constitutional features (fever, fatigue)
39
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Dermatomyositis - nail changes

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  • Drop out
  • Dilatation
  • Tortuosity
40
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Typical treatment for Dermatomyositis

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  • Steroids
  • MTX
  • IVIG for more severe cases
41
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What is an important but often missed step in the examination of a patient with IgA vasculitis or HSP?

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GU exam - looking for orchitis

42
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Management of HSP

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  • Supportive
  • Analgesia (NSAIDs) for joint pain
  • Steroids if severe abdo pain or renal disease
43
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Monitoring for HSP

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  • UA + BP weekly until rash resolves
  • Then biweekly
  • Then monthly for 6 months
44
Q

What is the other name for Sever disease?

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Calcaneal apophysitis

45
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How many degrees on scoliometer would you worry about in office?

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> /= 7 degrees

46
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What is the other name for tibia varum?

A

Blount disease

47
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How to differentiate Blount disease from genu varum?

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Measure the metaphyseal - diaphyseal angle on XR

48
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What dx to think of with back pain associated with hyperlordosis, paraspinal muscle spasm, and hamstring tightness?

A

Spondylolysis

49
Q

Most common childhood wrist fracture?

A

Buckle fracture

50
Q

What dx to think of with quotian fever?

A

sJIA

51
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What to think of with synechiae?

A

Uveitis

52
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What common classification of medications can cause exacerbation of Raynaud’s?

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Stimulants

53
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If you have a HSP like presentation - what would be the most important bloodtest to do?

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CBC - ensure no thrombocytopenia

54
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Recurrent pain to clavicle and jaw bones - what dx + first line tx?

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CRMO + NSAIDs

55
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What periodic fever syndrome can have significant peritonitis?

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FMF