Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

What complication of PMR should be excluded before initiating treatment? _____

Patterns of psoriatic arthritis: • _____ - most common; resembles rheumatoid arthritis • Asymmetrical oligoarthritis - usually affects hands and feet • Distal interphalangeal (DIP) disease - classic but occurs in ~10% • Sacroiliitis - spondylitis-like; involves spine and sacroiliac joints • Arthritis mutilans - severe/rare; characterized by telescoping of digits (pencil-in-cup deformity)

Psoriatic rashes are typically found on _____ surfaces

Hint: Flexor/Extensor

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

Skin lesions _____ required for diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis

Hint: Are/Are not

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

Hint: Imaging

Psoriatic arthritis is often associated with additional features such as _____, nail changes, dactylitis, enthesopathy

Hint: Skin

What changes are seen upon X-ray of hands and feet in psoriatic arthritis? _____ and periarticular new bone formation

Polymyalgia rheumatica typically presents with _____ & morning stiffness of the proximal limb muscles

Hint: Character

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