Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards
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_____ may be used to reduce risk of vertebral fracture or collapse due to spinal metastases from myeloma, breast or prostate cancer
Hint: Medication
Chronic anticoagulation with drugs such as warfarin increase the risk for _____ haemorrhages following injury (especially in elderly)
All patients with malignancy of unknown origin should have the following investigations: Blood tests: _____, U&Es, LFT, Calcium, Lactate dehydrogenase, AFP and hCG Imaging: CXR, CT (chest, abdomen & pelvis) Other: Urinalysis
A breakthrough dose of analgesia should be given _____ of anticipated painful movement
Psoriatic rashes / nail changes often _____ arthritic changes in psoriatic arthritis
Hint: precedes/follows
What is the initial symptomatic management of psoriatic arthritis? _____
_____ is an iatrogenic complication of polymyalgia rheumatica that should be assessed & managed
Polymyalgia rheumatica patients are typically treated with prednisolone at an initial dose for ~_____ followed by gradual tapering over 1-2 years, the reduction in dose is guided by symptom control & inflammatory marker trends (CRP, ESR)
Hint: time
In psoriatic arthritis there _____ morning stiffness > 30 minutes that improves with activity
Hint: is/-n't
If x-ray changes are absent in psoriatic arthritis, what investigation can be helpful? _____
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