Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Haemachromatosis is categorised into _____ & secondary (acquired)

Osteoarthritis joint x-ray will show _____, osteophytes, subchondral sclerosis, & subchondral cysts

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 _____

Folate deficiency blood smear will show _____ polymorphonuclear cells

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

Hint: 2

Rheumatoid arthritis more commonly affects _____ 3:1

Hint: sex

Hemochromatosis has a slowed progression in _____

Hint: sex

Rheumatoid arthritis often has _____cytic anaemia

_____ is characterised by the accumulation of excess iron which may result in organ damage

Haemochromatosis: _____ ferritin ↑ ≥ 55% transferrin ↓ total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)

Hint: ↓/↑