Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Flashcard 601: _____ can be done to help rule out inflammatory arthritis when suspecting osteoarthritis

Answer: CRP

Flashcard 602: Osteoarthritis is _____ with rest

Answer: improved

Flashcard 603: _____ is a clinical sign seen in advanced Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Answer: Boutonniere deformity

Extra: Boutonniere deformity consists of PIP flexion and DIP hyperextension, caused by rupture or attenuation of the central slip of the extensor tendon.

Flashcard 604: _____ syndrome is rheumatoid arthritis with splenomegaly & neutropenia

Answer: Felty

Flashcard 605: 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 606: What is the pharmacological management for osteoarthritis? 1st-line: _____ 2nd-line: oral NSAIDs + PPI

Answer: topical NSAIDs

Flashcard 607: Haemochromatosis can cause _____ cardiomyopathy or dilated cardiomyopathy

Answer: restrictive

Flashcard 608: Rheumatoid arthritis typically has _____ joint involvement.

Answer: symmetrical

Flashcard 609: Folate deficiency presents with anaemic symptoms; _____, pallor, & dyspnoea

Answer: fatigue

Flashcard 610: Haemochromatosis can cause arthropathy, especially in _____ joints with "hook-like" osteophytes

Answer: metacarpophalangeal (MCP)