Rheumatology & Haematology UK Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
Master Rheumatology & Haematology with OnCourse flashcards. These spaced repetition flashcards are designed for medical students preparing for NEET PG, USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, MBBS exams, and other medical licensing examinations.
Rheumatology & Haematology Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 561:
Osteoarthritis is a clinical diagnosis in patients ≥ _____ years with activity-related joint pain AND no morning stiffness > 30 minutes
Answer: 45
Flashcard 562: Systemic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis may present with:
- _____
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
- Rheumatoid nodules
- Osteoporosis & cervical spine subluxation
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Pericarditis & vasculitis
Answer: Anaemia of chronic disease
Flashcard 563: 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.
Flashcard 564: Hemochromatosis has a slowed progression in _____
Answer: females
Flashcard 565: Which finger/hand joints are affected in osteoarthritis?
_____
Answer: PIPs, DIPs, and 1st CMC
Flashcard 566: 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+).
Flashcard 567: 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 568: Osteoarthritis more commonly affects _____
Answer: females
Flashcard 569: Osteoarthritis is common in patients with prior joint injury, especially _____ injuries
Answer: anterior cruciate ligament
Flashcard 570: Rheumatoid arthritis involves a type _____ and type 4 hypersensitivity reaction.
Answer: 3
Extra: While primarily considered a Type III hypersensitivity reaction due to the formation of immune complexes (like Rheumatoid Factor-IgG complexes in the synovium), Type IV hypersensitivity (T-cell mediated) also plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
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