Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

What is the likely diagnosis in a patient with diffuse musculoskeletal pain that worsens with weather changes, psychological stress, or reduced sleep? _____

Hint: likely diagnosis

Inflammatory markers are _____ and creatinine kinase is normal in fibromyalgia

Hint: Normal/raised

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

Which psychological management can be used in fibromyalgia? _____

Pseudogout acute attacks are _____ duration than gout

Hint: shorter/longer

_____ antibodies are specific ≥ 90% for rheumatoid arthritis

Chronic gout leads to _____ formation, which is a white, chalky aggregate of uric acid crystals

What is the first-line management for fibromyalgia? _____

_____ is a risk factor for gout

Hint: weight

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 _____