Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards
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Fibromyalgia often presents with "_____"; difficulty concentrating and reduced clarity of thought
The most common joint affected in pseudogout is the _____
_____ is used for the management of pain in Fibromyalgia
Tophi, secondary to gout, often arise on the _____, olecranon bursa, or Achilles tendon
_____ is a risk factor for gout
Hint: weight
Purine-rich food such as _____ & sea food cause ↑ uric acid production thus can precipitate gout
Gout risk factors: _____ and/or ↑ uric acid production
Hint: pathophysiology
What is the prophylactic management for gout? 1st-line: _____ 2nd-line: Febuxostat
Pseudogout acute attacks are _____ duration than gout
Hint: shorter/longer
What is the initial management of rheumatoid arthritis in primary care? _____ NSAIDs for analgesia
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