Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Flashcard 561: Only take paracetamol & opioids for osteoarthritis if it is _____-term

Answer: short

Flashcard 562: Osteoarthritis has _____metrical joint involvement

Answer: asym

Flashcard 563: _____ arthritis presents with joint pain, swelling, stiffness over weeks to months ± - constitutional symptoms - extra-articular symptoms

Answer: Rheumatoid

Flashcard 564: Bouchard's nodes are bony swellings in _____ joints

Answer: proximal interphalangeal (PIP)

Flashcard 565: What behavioural risk factor markedly ↑↑ risk for rheumatoid arthritis? _____

Answer: Smoking

Flashcard 566: Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the _____, hips, & hands (which joints?)

Answer: knees

Flashcard 567: Osteoarthritis is a clinical diagnosis in patients ≥ _____ years with activity-related joint pain AND no morning stiffness > 30 minutes

Answer: 45

Flashcard 568: Folate deficiency is predominantly caused by _____ issues; malnutrition & excessive alcohol

Answer: dietary

Flashcard 569: _____ is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the synovial joints due to autoimmunity

Answer: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Flashcard 570: Subcutaneous nodules over the extensor surfaces in a patient with joint pain of the hands = _____

Answer: Rheumatoid nodules (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

Extra: Rheumatoid nodules are firm, non-tender subcutaneous masses typically found on extensor surfaces (e.g., olecranon, finger joints, Achilles tendon). They are highly specific for Rheumatoid Arthritis and usually occur in patients who are Seropositive (RF+).