Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Spot diagnosis = _____

The characteristics of _____ may be remembered with the mnemonic "RASH OR PAIN": Rash (malar or discoid) Arthritis (usually involving ≥ 2 joints) Serositis (pleuritis and pericarditis) Hematologic disorders (e.g. cytopenias) Oral or nasopharyngeal ulcers (usually painless) Renal disease Photosensitivity Antinuclear antibodies Immunologic disorder (anti-dsDNA, anti-Smith, antiphospholipid) Neurologic disorder (seizures, psychosis)

Which antibody correlates with disease activity & lupus nephritis activity in SLE? _____

SLE follows a _____ course progression

Which antibodies are specific, but not sensitive for SLE? _____

Hint: 2

How are infections prevented in SLE? _____

_____ is an idiopathic, multisystem autoimmune disease characterised by +ve ANA, arthralgias, & constituitional symptoms

Which psychological management can be used in fibromyalgia? _____

Rheumatoid arthritis joint x-ray will show _____, soft tissue swelling, loss of joint space, & marginal erosions

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with diffuse musculoskeletal pain that worsens with weather changes, psychological stress, or reduced sleep? _____

Hint: likely diagnosis