Rheumatology / Orthopaedic Flashcards
What are the Main elements of SLE-15
RAS**HH** O**RR** PAI**NN**

Dx lab test for Rheumatoid Arthritis -4
- Anti-CCP (Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide) = MOST SENSITIVE
- Rheumatoid Factor
- CRP
- ESR
AOSD (Adult Onset Still’s Disease) characteristics - 4
AOSD
Aow HOT (Fever)
Ortho joint pains
Salmon colored bumpy rash
Diagnosis of Exclusion
Systemic onset juvenile RA

Functions of Corticosteroids -6
⬆︎BIG ⬇︎FIB

Joints affected in Osteoarthritis -7
- DIP - Heberden
- PIP - Bouchard
- MCP
- Shoulder (AC joints)
- Spine (Cervical/Lumbo/Sacral)
- Knees
- Feet

Differences in sx between Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis

[Antiphospholipid syndrome] etx
Lupus anticoagulant (2/2 SLE or idiopathic) –> [⬆︎Thrombosis and spontaneous abortion]

[Antiphospholipid syndrome] dx -3
- Lupus anticoagulant
- Anticardiolipin (can cause false positive VDRL)
- [Anti B2 glycoprotein]

SjoGren Syndrome sx -4
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Dx labs -2?

What are the 4 most common causes of Myopathy (⬆︎ CK)
Statins Probably hurt Muscles
- Statins
- Polymyositis vs. Dermatomyositis (autoimmune)
- Muscular Dystrophy
- hypOthyroidism (OR HYPERthyroidism)
Dx Labs for [Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis] -5
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What is the ultimate diagnostic for these?

MUSCLE BIOPSY showing mononuclear infiltrate is the ultimate diagnostic

[Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis] Tx - 2

MTX
and
CTS (minimizes MTX side effects)

Erythema and Warmth in joints indicates ⬜ or ⬜
[septic arthritis] vs [Gout crystalline arthropathy]
[Scleroderma Systemic Sclerosis] (Diffuse vs CREST Limited) - etx
[Autoimmune endothelial injury] ➜
[tunica intima proliferation with collagen deposition] ➜ fibrosis ➜
[systemic sclerosis in skin/pulm/renal]

Lab test for SLE -4
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Which lab test for SLE is first line?
Remember this:
“ANA & Dana saw HIS, Mr.Smith’s rash”

Name PE finding
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what causes it-4
Livedo Reticularis
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- Atherosclerotic Emboli s/p cardiac catheterization
- SLE
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome
- Systemic Vasculitis
also may see Blue Toes, [Hollenhorst retinal a. plaques]

Hydroxychloroquine is effective in treating the ___ and ___ from SLE.
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What type of drug is it? SE-2?

RASHH ORR PAINN
Rash; Arthritis
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Anti-Malaria drug
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SE = [Vision⬇︎] and Nausea

DDx for Monoarticular Inflammation - 4
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1 joint
- Hemarthrosis
- Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy
- [GOUT crystalline arthropathy]
- Septic Arthritis

DDx for Oligoarticular Inflammation - 3
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2-5 joints
- Seronegative Spondyloarthropathy
- [GOUT Crystalline arthropathy]
- Septic Arthritis

DDx for Polyarticular Inflammation - 4
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> 5 joints
- RA
- SLE
- [GOUT Crystalline arthropathy]
- Septic Arthritis

What is the morning manifestation of RA?

Morning stiffness lasting > 1 Hour for more than 6 weeks

Short term tx for RA

prednisone
tx for “Mild” RA -4

“NASH the mild RA”
- NSAIDs
- Azathioprine
- Sulfasalazine
- Hydroxychloroquine
tx for “Moderate to SEVERE” RA -6

“treat Severe RA using MATTAR with an A”
- [MTX or Leflunomide PO weekly]
- [Abetacept CTLA4 agonist]
- [TNFα Blockers]
- [Tocolizumab anti-IL 6]
- [Anakinra anti-IL 1]
- [Rituximab anti-CD20]














































































