Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Rheumatoid arthritis most commonly affects _____ & feet (which joints?)

Why does haemochromatosis affect women at a later age? _____

Hereditary haemochromatosis is _____

Hint: inheritance?

Rheumatoid arthritis has morning stiffness for _____

Hint: time

Only take paracetamol & opioids for osteoarthritis if it is _____-term

Herbeden's nodes are bony swellings in _____ joints

_____ arthritis presents with joint pain, swelling, stiffness over weeks to months ± - constitutional symptoms - extra-articular symptoms

Does folate deficiency present with neurological symptoms? _____

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

Hint: 2

Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the _____, hips, & hands (which joints?)

Hint: most common