Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

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

The most common joint affected in pseudogout is the _____

Pseudogout typically affects _____ joints than gout

Hint: smaller/larger

What is the acute management for pseudogout? _____, colchicine, or NSAIDs

Findings on synovial fluid analysis for pseudogout: _____-shaped weakly +vely birefringent calcium pyrophosphate crystals

Fibromyalgia is NOT a diagnosis of _____

What imaging may be done in rheumatoid arthritis? _____

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

What is the specialist management for rheumatoid arthritis? 1st-line: _____ 2nd-line: 2x cDMARD combination 3rd-line: Biologics ± cDMARD

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