Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Psoriatic arthritis is a _____ spondylarthropathy

Hint: Seronegative/Seropositive

Polymyalgia rheumatica average age of onset is typically > _____ years and is more common in women

What is the management of psoriatic arthritis after symptomatic relief? 1st line: _____ 2nd line: Biological DMARDs - e.g. anti-TNF 3rd line: Targeted synthetic DMARDs - e.g. Tofacitinib

Skin lesions _____ required for diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis

Hint: Are/Are not

Psoriatic rashes are typically found on _____ surfaces

Hint: Flexor/Extensor

_____ are raised in less than 50% of patient with psoriatic arthritis

Hint: Blood test

What investigations should be ordered for suspected psoriatic arthritis? _____, inflammatory markers, Rheumatoid factor, Anti-CCP

Hint: Imaging

_____ is inflammation of a finger or toe. Also known as 'sausage finger'

What investigations should be ordered as part of a polymyalgia rheumatica diagnosis? _____, Creatinine kinase

Rheumatoid factor and Anti-CCP antibodies are usually _____ in psoriatic arthritis

Hint: Normal/Raised