Rheumatology quiz Flashcards
1
Q
What type of alcoholic beverage poses the highest risk of gout?
A
Beer
2
Q
T/F. Vit D has been associated with an increased risk of CV and metabolic diseases in patients with RA
A
True
3
Q
What is the preferred DMARD for most cases of RA?
A
Methotrexate
4
Q
T/F. Women in pregnancy experience an increase in the severity of their RA condition whilst pregnant
A
False (Sx improve)
5
Q
What part of the body does the 50% of gout 1st appear?
A
Hallux
6
Q
What is dactylitis
A
Sausage fingers
7
Q
Composition of rheumatoid nodules
A
Hard
Made of inflammatory tissue
8
Q
What are the 3 main joints that RA affects?
A
MCPJ
Knees
Wrist
