Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Examination findings of _____ may include enlarged joints, crepitus with movement, and decreased range of motion

Clinical sign = _____

Haemochromatosis age of onset is > _____ years when body iron levels reach > 20g

Why is iron chelation therapy used in secondary haemochromatosis e.g. beta thalassemia major instead of phlebotomy? _____

Hereditary haemochromatosis is _____

Hint: inheritance?

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

Osteoarthritis is _____ with activity

Hint: worsened/improved

Folate can be found in _____ vegetables & fortified food

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

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

Hint: most common