Rheumatology Notes Flashcards
PIP node
Bouchards node
DIP node
Haberdens node
TNF inhibitor for RA later therapy
Infliximab
SE methotrexate
Pulmonary fibrosis
Serious complication of SLE
Lupus neprhtisis - investigate with renal biopsy
Treatment raynauds in scleroderma
Nifedipine
Investigation to diagnose polymyositis
CK test (raised)
Dermatomyositis skin features
Gottron lesions (scaly erythematous patches on knuckles, elbows and knees)
Antibody in polymyositis
Anti-Jo
Prophylaxis of gout
Allopurinol
Henoch-Schonlein
Small vessel (IgA purpura)
symptoms - purpura, joint pain, abdominal pain
Chaug-Straus
Lung and skin problems (due to eosinophils)
Wegeners
Resp and kidney problems
Kawasaki
Under 5s, strawberry tongue
Polyarteritis nodosa
Complication of Hep B