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1
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Pattern of AM stiffness in OA?

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Lasts < 30 minutes

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2 XR findings for OA?

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Osteophytes, Joint narrowing

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Pattern of arthritis in Hereditary Hemochromatosis?

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2nd + 3rd MCP joint

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XR appearance of arthritis in Hereditary Hemochromatosis?

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Hook-shaped osteophytes

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Best initial treatment for OA?

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Scheduled acetaminophen

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Only role for corticosteroids in setting of OA?

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Intra-articular injection … (never systemic)

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Pattern of AM stiffness in RA?

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Lasts > 45 minutes

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Patient with HX of RA presents with swelling in popliteal fossa – diagnosis?

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Baker cyst

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9
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Diagnostic test for Baker cyst?

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Need to distinguish from popliteal artery aneurysm … US

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10
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Extra-articular manifestations of RA are more common in patients with high titers of …

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RF

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What treatment typically worsens RA nodules?

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Methotrexate

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12
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2 characteristics of RA pleural effusion?

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High LDH, Low glucose (< 30)

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13
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Are RA pleural effusions exudative or transudative?

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Exudative

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14
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Ocular manifestation of RA?

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Episcleritis

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15
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Triad of clinical symptoms seen in Felty Syndrome?

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RA, Splenomegaly, Neutropenia

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3 aspects of treatment for Felty Syndrome?

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Methotrexate, Corticosteroids, Splenectomy

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56 yo female with HX of RA develops R knee pain; PE shows fever, R knee redness/swelling – diagnosis?

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Septic arthritis

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18
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First step in management of Septic arthritis?

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Joint aspiration

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What is the only medication that slows the progression of joint destruction in RA?

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DMARDs … Methotrexate

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20
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AE of sulfasalazine?

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Reversible oligospermia

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21
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Major AE of hydroxyurea?

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Retinopathy

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22
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Monthly monitoring required for patients on hydroxyurea?

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Ophthalmology visits

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23
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AE of D-penicillinamine?

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Bronchiolitis obliterans PNA

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24
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3 conditions that contraindicate methotrexate use?

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Renal disease, ETOH abuse, Liver failure

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25
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Medication that is contraindicated with methotrexate use?

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TMP-SMX

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26
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Which cytokine is a significant mediator of inflammation in RA?

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TNFa

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27
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6 aspects of clinical presentation for Adult Still’s Disease?

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Fever, Arthritis, Rash during febrile episodes, Sore throat, LAD, Splenomegaly

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28
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Characteristic lab finding in setting of Adult Still’s Disease?

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Increased ferritin

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29
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Most common cause of death in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?

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Aortic aneurysm rupture

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30
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Malignancy associated with Sjogren Syndrome?

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Lymphoma

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31
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Diagnostic test for Sjogren Syndrome?

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Lip biopsy of minor salivary glands

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32
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Appearance of biopsy in Sjogren Syndrome?

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T lymphocyte infiltration

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33
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DOC for Raynaud’s phenomenon in Systemic sclerosis?

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CCBs

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34
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Most common cause of death in Systemic sclerosis?

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Pulmonary HTN

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35
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What accounts for development of pulmonary HTN in Systemic sclerosis?

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Intimal proliferation

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36
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Patient with PMHX of scleroderma is diagnosed with acute renal failure, severe HTN, edema – diagnosis?

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Scleroderma renal crisis

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37
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Best treatment for Scleroderma renal crisis?

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ACEIs

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38
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Change to GI that is pathognomonic for scleroderma?

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Wide-mouth diverticula

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39
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Best treatment for SIBO?

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10 days of ciprofloxacin

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40
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What is most specific skin finding for dermatomyositis?

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Grotton papules

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41
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Characteristic of Grotton papules?

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Spares the interdigital spaces

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42
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Lab value that is always seen in Polymyalgia Rheumatica?

43
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Best test for establishing diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis?

44
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2 aspects of clinical presentation for ankylosing spondylitis?

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Iritis, Sacroilitis

45
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Heart murmur associated with ankylosing spondylitis?

46
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Best treatment for ankylosing spondylitis?

47
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Patient develops painful keratotic papules + plaques of soles, penis; Reports recent HX of urethritis, arthritis – diagnosis?

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Reiter’s Syndrome

48
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Most common pathogen responsible for Reiter’s Syndrome?

49
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3 DOC for psoriatic arthritis?

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Anti-TNFa, Methotrexate, NSAIDs

50
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MSK disorder associated with Crohn’s Disease?

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SI joint arthritis

51
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Location of pathogen in joint in reactive arthritis?

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Aseptic effusion … No growth of pathogen in joint

52
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Location of pathogen in joint in Whipple’s Disease?

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Synovial tissues

53
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What is required for definitive diagnosis of gout?

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Aspiration of fluid

54
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DOC for overproduction of uric acid causing gout?

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Allopurinol

55
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DOC for underexcretion of uric acid causing gout?

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Probenecid

56
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2 conditions associated with Pseudogout?

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Hyperparathyroidism, Hemochromatosis

57
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Which joint is most affected by Pseudogout?

58
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XR appearance seen in setting of Pseudogout?

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Chondrocalcinosis

59
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Description of chondrocalcinosis seen in Pseudogout XR?

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Linear calcification of joint cartilage

60
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Best treatment for Pseudogout?

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NSAIDs, Intra-articular corticosteroids

61
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Most SN lab for SLE?

62
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Most SP lab for SLE?

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Anti-dsDNA

63
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Antibody associated with Mixed Connective Tissue Disease?

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Anti-U1-RNP

64
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Which lab finding is most characteristic of Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome?

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Prolonged PTT

65
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Which antibody is needed on ELISA for diagnosis of Anti-Phospholipid Syndrome?

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Anti-Cardiolipin Antibody

66
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Characteristic of rash in vasculitis?

67
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2 examples of large-vessel vasculitis?

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Takayasu arteritis, Giant cell arteritis

68
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Change to vision in Giant cell arteritis?

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Amaurosis fugax … transient loss of vision

69
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Clinical presentation of Takayasu arteritis?

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Raynaud’s phenomenon

70
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Which vessels are most affected in Takayasu arteritis?

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Aortic arch vessels

71
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2 DOC for treatment of Takayasu arteritis?

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Glucocorticoids, CCBs

72
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1 example of medium-vessel vasculitis?

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Polyarteritis nodosum

73
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Pathogen associated with Polyarteritis nodosum?

A

Hepatitis B

74
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Which organ system is always spared in Polyarteritis nodosum?

75
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Most common site of aneurysm in Polyarteritis nodosum?

76
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Is P-ANCA or C-ANCA (+) in Polyarteritis nodosum?

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Both are (-)

77
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3 examples of small-vessel vasculitis?

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Microscopic polyarteritis, Wegner’s granulomatosis, Churg-Strauss disease

78
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Is P-ANCA or C-ANCA (+) in Microscopic polyarteritis?

79
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Renal manifestation of Microscopic polyarteritis?

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Rapidly Progressive GN

80
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Is P-ANCA or C-ANCA (+) in Churg-Strauss disease?

81
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Hallmark lab test seen in Churg-Strauss disease?

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Eosinophilia

82
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Clinical presentation of Churg-Strauss disease?

A

Adult-onset asthma

83
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Is P-ANCA or C-ANCA (+) in Wegner’s granulomatosis?

84
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Alternate name for Wegner’s granulomatosis?

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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis

85
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Which 3 organ systems are most affected by Wegner’s granulomatosis?

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Sinuses, Lungs, Kidneys

86
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2 DOC for treatment of Wegner’s granulomatosis?

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Corticosteroids, Cyclophosphamide

87
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Pathogen associated with cryoglobulinemia?

A

Hepatitis C

88
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Which PE finding will differentiate Rotator Cuff Tendinitis from Rotator Cuff Tear?

A

Tear = (+) drop arm test

89
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Which 2 motions are limited by Biceps tendinitis?

A

Elbow flexion, Supination

90
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3 aspects of treatment for De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?

A

Spica splint, Steroid injection, NSAIDs

91
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Which 2 tendons are affected by De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis?

92
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Best diagnostic test for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

93
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Best initial treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

A

Immobilization

94
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Patient presents with clenched fist; Recently punched someone in mouth – pathogen responsible for symptoms?

A

Staph, Eikenella

95
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Patient presents with clenched fist; Recently punched someone in mouth – best treatment?

A

Ampicillin-Sulbactam

96
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Best treatment for plantar fasciitis?

A

Stretching

97
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Patient presents with pain to upper medial aspect of tibia that increases with climbing stairs – diagnosis?

A

Anserine bursitis

98
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2 aspects of treatment for Anserine bursitis?

A

Steroid injection, Quadriceps training

99
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Best test for diagnosis of avascular necrosis?

100
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Best treatment for trochanteric bursitis?

A

Stretching, Steroid injection

101
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Best treatment for lumbar strain?

A

Exercise therapy, NSAIDs

102
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MRI appearance of spinal stenosis?

103
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3 conditions associated with Cauda Equina Syndrome?

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Paget Disease, Ankylosing spondylitis, Tumors

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