Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Which psychological management can be used in fibromyalgia? _____

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

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

_____ is the go to convenional DMARD for rheumatoid arthritis

_____ antibodies are specific ≥ 90% for rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatologists may treat rheumatoid arthritis with _____ whilst waiting for DMARDs to take effect

Pseudogout occurs in adults > _____ years

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

_____ is a crystal arthropathy caused by monosodium urate crystals forming in synovial joints and tissues

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