rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
antibodies is Sjogrens syndrome
A
Anti-Ro and Anti-La
2
Q
presentation of dermatomyositis
A
proximal muscle weakness and a blue-purple heliotrope rash, often found on the face, upper eyelids and trunk
3
Q
antibodies present in dermatomyositis (and polymyositis)
A
anti-Jo-1
4
Q
what does chondrocalcinosis occur in?
A
psuedogout
5
Q
what condition is associated with pseudogout?
A
acromegaly
6
Q
management of raynauds
A
stop smoking, keep hands warm
nifedipine (CCB)
7
Q
features of antiphospholipid syndrome
A
venous/arterial thrombosis recurrent fetal loss livedo reticularis thrombocytopenia prolonged APTT other features: pre-eclampsia, pulmonary hypertension
8
Q
asymmetrical polyarthritis- likely cause?
A
psoriatic arthritis (differentiates from rheumatoid as rheumatoid is symmetrical)
9
Q
what is dermatomyositis commonly associated with?
A
internal malignancy (paraneoplastic disease)
10
Q
serious side effect of bisphosphonate use
A
osteonecrosis of the jaw
