Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

_____ is used for severe pain in fibromyalgia (short-term)

What is the initial management of rheumatoid arthritis in primary care? _____ NSAIDs for analgesia

Tophi, secondary to gout, often arise on the _____, olecranon bursa, or Achilles tendon

Fibromyalgia often presents with "_____"; difficulty concentrating and reduced clarity of thought

What is the first-line management for fibromyalgia? _____

On examination a joint affected by gout appears _____ & swollen

_____ and thiazide diuretics can cause hyperuricemia, which can lead to the precipitation of gout

Purine-rich food such as _____ & sea food cause ↑ uric acid production thus can precipitate gout

What scoring criteria can be used for rheumatoid arthritis severity? _____

Spot diagnosis = _____