Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
- pain in her hands precipitated by cold
- breathless on walking
- food sticking to throat, better after drinking water.
Cause of dysphagia?
A
SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS
CREST syndrome
2
Q
- fatigue for months
- morning stiffness
- investigated for proteinuria and hematuria
- positive ANA
- raised ESR
Diagnosis?
A
SLE
3
Q
- saddle shaped nose
- nasal congestion + purulent discharge
- granuloma formation in the nasal passages
- red cell casts in urine
- painful oral ulcers
A
WEGENERS GRANULOMATOSIS
(Granulomatosis with polyangiitis)
4
Q
- symmetrical enlargement of all salivary glands
- narrowing of palpebral fissures due to enlargement of lacrimal glands
- dry mouth
- bilateral perihilar lymphadenopathy
A
MIKULICZ’S SYNDROME
5
Q
- patient has giant cell arteritis
- on prednisolone
What medication should be added to prevent osteoporotic fractures?
A
BISPHOSPHONATES
6
Q
What drug given for management of Raynaud’s phenomenon?
A
Nifedipine
