Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Investigations for malignancy of unknown origin _____ be offered to patients who are unfit for treatment

Hint: Should / Should not

A breakthrough dose of analgesia should be given _____ of anticipated painful movement

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? _____

DMARDs are particularly useful in _____ ankylosing spondylitis

Hint: type

_____ is an iatrogenic complication of polymyalgia rheumatica that should be assessed & managed

Polymyalgia rheumatica patients are typically treated with prednisolone 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

What is the initial symptomatic management of psoriatic arthritis? _____

Psoriatic rashes / nail changes often _____ arthritic changes in psoriatic arthritis

Hint: precedes/follows

Polymyalgia rheumatica _____ involve loss of power in affected limbs

Hint: Does/Doesn't