Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies Flashcards
Learning Outcomes for MCQ
1
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What is AS?
A
Ankylosing Spondylitis
2
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What is AS?
A
Inflammatory joint arthritis primarily affecting the spine and sacroiliac joints.
3
Q
What is inflammatory affecting the sacroiliac joints called?
A
Sacroillitis
4
Q
What are spondyloarthropathies?
A
Sero-negative auto immune related arthritic conditions of the spine.
5
Q
How common are spondyloarthrpathies?
A
1:200 Adults in the UK
6
Q
Name 2 types of Spondyloarthropathies.
A
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) & Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
7
Q
Inflammatory joint arthritis affects what areas of the body?
A
The Spine (axial skeleton) and Peripheral Joints (appendicular)
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