Rheumatology and Immunology — Flashcards

Serum sickness-like reactions are associated with some drugs acting as _____ and infections (ex. HBV)

Antibodies to spliceosomal snRNPs, also known as _____ antibodies, are highly specific for SLE

Polyarteritis nodosa may present with _____ pain and melena due to involvement of the mesenteric artery

_____ antibody is specific for rheumatoid arthritis

_____-myositis is associated with increased risk for occult malignancy

_____ arteritis is associated with a weak or absent pulse in the upper extremity

Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis is a _____ vessel vasculitis that can be seen in patients with HCV

_____ transplant rejection can be prevented/reversed with immunosuppressants

Diffuse scleroderma is associated with _____ and anti-RNA Polymerase III antibodies

The seronegative spondyloarthropathies may be remembered with the mnemonic "PAIR" P: _____A: Ankylosing spondylitisI: Inflammatory bowel diseaseR: Reactive arthritis