Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Osteoarthritis is _____ with rest

Hint: worsened/improved

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

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

Systemic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis may present with: - _____ - Keratoconjunctivitis sicca - Rheumatoid nodules - Osteoporosis & cervical spine subluxation - Pulmonary fibrosis - Pericarditis & vasculitis

Hint: Haematological

Spot diagnosis in a patient with joint pain in the hands = _____

Rheumatoid arthritis is a type _____ hypersensitivity reaction

Osteoarthritis is common in patients with prior joint injury, especially _____ injuries

Osteoarthritis more commonly affects _____

Hint: sex

Systemic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis dramatically increases _____ disease risk burden

Rheumatoid arthritis can be _____ with rest **

Hint: worsened/improved