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Rhuematology Flashcards

1
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What are the risk factors for polymyalgia rhuematica?

A

> 60
Female
GCA

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2
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How does PMR present?

A

Hip/shoulder girdle stiffness > 1 hour after waking

Pain > 1 hour

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3
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How is PMR investigated?

A

ESR
CRP
FBC
USS

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4
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How is PMR managed?

A

Corticosteroids
NSAIDs
Methotrexate
DMARD

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5
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How does GCA present?

A

Headache
Absent temp artery pulse
Unilateral
Jaw claudication

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6
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How is GCA investigated?

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Temporal artery biopsy and USS

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7
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How is GCA treated?

A

Prednisolone

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8
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How does rh arthritis present?

A

Joint pain and swelling
Morning stiffness
Swan neck deformity
Boutoniere’s deformity

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9
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Which antibodies are present in rh arthritis?

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Rheumatoid factor

Anti-CCP

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10
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How is rheumatoid arthritis treated?

A

Corticosteroid

DMARDs

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11
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Which DMARDs can be used in pregnancy?

A

Sulfasalazine

Hydrozycholroquine

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12
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Which antibodies are found in SLE?

A

Anti-dsDNA

Anti-smooth muscle

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13
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What antibodies are found in sjogrens?

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Anti-Ro

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14
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What antibodies are found in systemic sclerosis?

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Anti-scl70 (diffuse)

Anti-centromere (limited)

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15
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What are the most common symptoms of sjogrens?

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Dry eyes and mouth

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16
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How does dermatomyositis present?

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Heliotrope rash
Gottron’s papules
Prox muscle weakness

17
Q

How is dermatomyositis investigated?

A

Muscle biopsy
EMG
ANA

18
Q

How is dermatomyositis treated?

A

IV corticosteroids

IV Igs

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