Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Flashcard 541: What is a final management option for rheumatoid arthritis? _____

Answer: Surgical opinion

Flashcard 542: _____ characteristically presents with pain "all over", fatigue, & unrefreshing sleep

Answer: Fibromyalgia

Flashcard 543: Rheumatoid arthritis has a peak incidence at _____-60 years

Answer: 30

Flashcard 544: What is the final-line management for osteoarthritis? _____

Answer: Joint replacement

Flashcard 545: What is the likely diagnosis in an elderly patient that presents with a 6-month history of unilateral knee pain? The pain is worse in the evening and with activity _____

Answer: Osteoarthritis

Flashcard 546: What is the 1st line lifestyle/conservative management of osteoarthritis? _____

Answer: Weight loss & individualised therapeutic exercise

Flashcard 547: Rheumatoid arthritis more commonly affects _____ 3:1

Answer: women

Flashcard 548: Folate is stored in the liver for up to _____ Vitamin B12 is stored in the liver for up to 3-4 years

Answer: 3-4 months

Flashcard 549: Hemochromatosis has a slowed progression in _____

Answer: females

Flashcard 550: Rheumatoid arthritis often has _____cytic anaemia

Answer: normo

Extra: Rheumatoid arthritis causes Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) due to increased Hepcidin levels. While typically normocytic, it can become microcytic over time.