Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
State the poor prognostic features of rheumatoid arthritis.
A
- Rheumatoid factor +ve
- Anti-CCP antibodies
- Poor functional status at presentation
- X-ray: early erosions ( eg. After <2 years )
- Extra articulated features eg. Nodules
- HLA DR4
- Insidious onset
2
Q
Name some medications that might cause erythema multiforme.
A
Penicillin
Sulphonamides
Carbamazepine
Allopurinol
NSAIDs
OCP
Nevirapine
