Rheumatology - Testing, Results and Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
what does anti CCP tell you about someones RA?
A
worse prognosis
2
Q
what four tests can indicate SLE?
A
ANA
dsDNA
anti RNP
Anti Sm
3
Q
side effects of biologics?
A
reactive TB
skin cancer
demyelination
4
Q
which DMARDs are teratogenic?
A
leflunomide
MTX
penicillamine
5
Q
side effects of leflunomide?
A
hepatotoxic
ILD
6
Q
side effects of AZA?
A
neutropenia
infections
GI upset
hepatotoxic
7
Q
side effects of hydroxychloroquine?
A
retinopathy
GI upset
haemolytic anaemia
8
Q
side effects of sulfasalazine?
A
oligospermia depression rash ulcers hepatitis
9
Q
side effects of MTX?
A
ILD
hepatotoxic
thrombocytopenia
10
Q
what should be taken alongside MTX?
A
folate
11
Q
side effects of gold?
A
proteinuria
peripheral neuropathy
12
Q
side effects of penicillamine?
A
ILD
hepatotoxic
teratogenic