Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

What is the second-line management for haemochromatosis? _____

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

Clinical sign = _____

Haemochromatosis Iron Studies: _____ ferritin ↑ (≥ 45-55%) transferrin saturation ↓ total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)

Hint: ↓/↑

Osteoarthritis is _____ with activity

Hint: worsened/improved

Folate can be found in _____ vegetables & fortified food

What is the next-step management for osteoarthritis if oral analgesia is not working? _____

_____ is a degenerative disorder of the synovial joints due to advanced age & overuse

Haemochromatosis is often a(n) _____ finding as it is asymptomatic until a later stage

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