Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Aspirin at _____-doses inhibits ↓ uric acid excretion, which can cause gout

The most common joint affected in pseudogout is the _____

_____ is an idiopathic chronic functional neurosensory disorder characterised by diffuse chronic MSK pain

Pseudogout typically affects _____ joints than gout

Hint: smaller/larger

Fibromyalgia is NOT a diagnosis of _____

What imaging may be done in rheumatoid arthritis? _____

Pseudogout acute attacks are _____ duration than gout

Hint: shorter/longer

_____ ↓ renal excretion of uric acid and ↑ uric acid production, which can precipitate gout

_____ antibodies are specific ≥ 90% for rheumatoid arthritis

What is the first-line investigation for pseudogout? _____