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Rheumatology Flashcards

1
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Most common type of arthritis?

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Osteoarthritis

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Most potent risk factor for osteoarthritis?

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Age

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Two major factors contributing to the development of OA?

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Joint loading
Joint vulnerability

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Nodes found in the PIP joint in OA?

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Bouchards nodes

B Bouchards comes first in the alphabet before H of Heberden

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Nodes found on the DIP joint OA?

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Heberdens nodes

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Most common site of symptomatic osteoarthritis?

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Knee

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7
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Pathologic sine qua non of osteoarthritis?

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Hyaline articular cartilage loss

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Mainstay of tx in OA?

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Nonpharmacologic

Altering joint loading and improving function of joint protection

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9
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Initial analgesic of choice for OA ?

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Acetaminophen

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10
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Most common side effects of oral NSAIDs ?

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Upper GI Toxicity

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Maximum dose of Acetaminophen in OA ?

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1 gram TID

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12
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Earliest involved joints in RA?

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Small joints of hands and feet

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13
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Subluxation of the 1st MCP joint with hyperextension of 1st IP joint?

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Z- line deformity

Inward and Outward

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: 2D Echo with doppler

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  1. Mild left ventricular compliance abnormality
  2. Ejection fraction of 70%
  3. Minimal pericardial effusion
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Xray pf hands and feet?

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  1. Subluxations
  2. Osteopenia
  3. Bony erosions
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Nodular RA , Splenomegaly and Neutropenia?

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Felty’s Syndrome

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17
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DMARDs in RA?

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  1. Methotrexate
  2. Sulfasalazine
  3. Hydroxychloroquine
  4. Leflunomide
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Category X DMARDs

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Methotrexate
Leflunomide

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19
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Onset of action of DMARDs ?

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6 to 12 weeks

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20
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Most serious toxicity associated with use of hydroxychloroquine ?

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  1. Irreversible retinal damage
  2. Cardiotoxicity
  3. Blood dyscrasia
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21
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Triple therapy in RA?

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Methotrexate
Sulfasalazine
Hydroxychloroquine

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22
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Monitoring of serum creatinine, CBC, and liver function tests during Methotrexate therapy?

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2 to 3 months

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23
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Biological in RA by inhibiting the co-stimulation of T cells by blocking CD 28- CD 80/ 86 interactions

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Abatacept

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24
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TB screening required prior to initiation of the following biologics?

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  1. TNF alpha inhibitors: infiximab, etanercept, adalimumab, golimumab
  2. Abatancept
  3. Anakinra
  4. IL-6 Inh: tocilizumab, sarilumab
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25
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Hallmark features for psoriatic arthritis?

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Dactylitis: swelling of fingers and toes “sausage like appearance”
Enthesitis :Swelling / inflammation of more than one enthesis ( joint / tendon area)

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26
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Most common acute rash in SLE?

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Malar Rash

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27
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Most common chronic dermatitis in SLE?

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Discoid Rash

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28
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Autoantibodies in subacute cutaneous lupus?

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Anti-Ro (SS-A)

29
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Anti-arrhythmic causing drug-induced lupus? (3)

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  1. Procainamide
  2. Disopyramide
  3. Propafenone
30
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Anti-hypertensives causing drug induced lupus? (4)

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  1. Hydralazine
  2. Methyldopa
  3. Beta blockers
  4. ACE inhibitors

Anti Hypertensive : HuMBA

31
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Antibiotics causing drug induced lupus? (3)

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  1. Isoniazid
  2. Minocycline
  3. Nitrofurantoin
32
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CNS drugs causing drug induced lupus?

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Chlorpromazine
Lithium

33
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Tx for hyperthyroidism that causes drug induced lupus?

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PTU Propylthiouracil

34
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Positively birefringent, rhomboid shaped crystals in synovial fluid?

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Calcium Pyrophosphate (CPPD)

35
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Negative birefringent, needle shaped crystals in synovial fluid?

A

Urate ( Gout)

36
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Treatment approach in APAS?

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  1. Pregnant: LMWH , Aspirin, IVIg
  2. Non-pregnant: Warfarin for life
  3. Positive ACL , Anti-B2GPI and LA: Aspirin & Hydroxychloroquine
  4. Recurrent thrombosis despite anticoagulation: IVIg
37
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Color changes in Reynauds phenomenon?

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  1. White : pallor from vasoconstriction
  2. Blue: cyanosis or ischemia
  3. Red: hyperemia from reperfusion
38
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Treatment of Reynauds Phenomenon?

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  1. Non pharmacologic
    - Dress warmly
    - Avoid cold exposure
    - Avoid drugs that exacerbate vasospasm
  2. Pharmacologic
    - Amlodipine
    - Diltiazem
    - ARBs
    - Alpha blockers
    - PDE 5 Inhibitors
39
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Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome:
Dry eyes

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  1. Artificial tears
  2. Ophthalmic solutions
  3. Avoid diuretics, antihypertensive, anticholinergics, and anti-depressants
40
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Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome:
Xerostomia

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  1. Best replacement is water
  2. Pilocarpine
  3. Cevimeline
41
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Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome:
Arthritis

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  1. Hydroxychloroquine or Methotrexate
  2. Prednisolone
42
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Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome:
Reynauds

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Cold protection

43
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Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome:
Renal tubular acidosis

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Bicarbonate replacement

44
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Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome:
Lymphoma

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  1. Rituximab plus
  2. CHOP
    -Cyclophosphamide
    -Hydroxyurea
    -Vincristine
    -Prednisone
45
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Polyarthritis of Rheumatic Fever?

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Wrists and Elbows to Shoulders and Cervical Area

46
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Most appropriate initial pharmacologic tx in symptomatic px with OA in pain?

A

Acetaminophen

47
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Most common extra articular manifestations of ankylosing spondylitis?

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Anterior Uveitis 20-30%

48
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Tried to retard progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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Hydroxychloroquine

49
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Sjogren Syndrome features

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  1. Dry skin, Mouth, Eyes, Nose
  2. Confirmed by Tissue biopsy
  3. Avoid antihistamine like diphenhydramine
50
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Most common connective tissue disorders associated with secondary Sjogrens syndrome?

A

Rheumatoid arthritis

51
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Scleroderma seen in what conditions? (4)

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  1. Woman with thickened skin , tight fingers / sclerodactyly
  2. Reynauds phenomenon or Digital pitting scars : dark shiny skin on distal phalanges of both arms
  3. Associated with Sclerodactyly
  4. Associated with Vit D deficiency
52
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Effective tx in acute severe allergic reactions? (4)

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  1. Epinephrine (adrenaline): Reduction of bodys allergic response
  2. Oxygen: to aid in breathing
  3. IV antihistamine and corticosteroids: reduction of inflammation of air passages and improvement of breathing
  4. Beta agonists: relief of breathing symptoms
53
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Antibody in allergic reaction?

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IgE

54
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Mechanism of allergic reaction?

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Immunoglobulin binds to allergen and mast cells

55
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Most common presentation of anaphylaxis?

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Cutaneous manifestations

56
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Most practical and useful biomarker in documenting severity of anaphylaxis?

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Serum tryptase

57
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Treatment of first choice in anaphylaxis?

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IM Epinephrine

58
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Failure to use epinephrine within this time period of symptoms of anaphylaxis is associated with poor outcomes?

A

20 minutes

59
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Insufficient venous return to the heart from sudden onset of hypotension in anaphylaxis, which can be accelerated by epinephrine administration?

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Empty heart syndrome

60
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Most common form of chronic inflammatory arthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis

61
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Most common hematologic abnormality in rheumatoid arthritis?

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Normochromic, Normocytic Anemia

62
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Most frequent site of cardiac involvement in Rheumatoid arthritis?

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Pericarditis

63
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Clinical triad of neutropenia, splenomegaly, and nodular rheumatoid arthritis?

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Felty’s Syndrome

64
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Most common cause of death in px with rheumatoid arthritis?

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Cardiovascular disease ( ischemic heart disease)

65
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DMARDs of First choice for initial treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis?

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Methotrexate

66
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Often the next step for treatment of RA patients with an inadequate response to methotrexate therapy?

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Methotrexate + Anti-TNF agent

67
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Anti-TNF agents used in RA? (5)

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  1. Certolizumab
  2. Adalimumab
  3. Golimumab
  4. Etanercept
  5. Infliximab

CAGE In by RA Anti-TNF

68
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MOA of Abatacept?

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Blocks CD28 - CD 80/86 interactions

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