Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the secondary causes of osteoarthritis?
A
Traumatic
CPPD
Haemochromatosis
Haemophilia
2
Q
Disease associations with CPPD?
A
Haemochromatosis Hyperparathyroidism Hypophosphataemia Hypomagnesemia Hypothyroidism
3
Q
What are the features of psoriatic arthritis on X-ray?
A
Dactylitis Marginal erosions Periostitis Pencil in Cup deformity Arthritis mutilans Ankylosis
4
Q
What are the causes of subungal erythema?
A
Scleroderma
Dermatomyositis
5
Q
What is the treatment of dermatomyositis?
A
Physical therapy Aspiration prevention with speech therapy Prednisone taper (Osteoporosis and PJP prophylaxis) Azathioprine or Methotrexate
6
Q
What is the management of HH associated arthropathy?
A
Balanced healthy diet
Avoid iron supplements
Paracetamol
NSAIDs
Colchicine
Intra-articular glucocorticoids
Phlebotomy does not help arthropathy
7
Q
What is the management of psoriatic arthritis?
A
Physical therapy
Hand therapy
Education
NSAIDs
DMARD (methotrexate/leflunomide)
TNF alpha inhibitor
Secukinumab or ustekinumab