Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
Which gene is associated with Ankylosing Spondylitis?
A
HLA-B27
2
Q
Which gene is associated with SLE?
A
HLA-DR2
3
Q
What gene is associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
A
HLA-DR4
There’s always Rheum 4 more HLA knowledge
4
Q
What are the stages of sarcoidosis on CXR?
A
- Stage 1 = Bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy
- Stage 2 = BHL + infiltrates
- Stage 3 = Diffuse infiltrates only
- Stage 4 = Diffuse fibrosis
5
Q
Which cytokine is most important in the pathology of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
A
TNF
6
Q
What is the major complication of carbimazole therapy?
A
Agranulocytosis
7
Q
What is the treatment of choice for Raynaud’s phenomenon?
A
Nifedipine
