Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards
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If patients with suspected PMR do not respond substantially to _____, consider an alternative diagnosis
_____ are raised in less than 50% of patient with psoriatic arthritis
Hint: Blood test
Polymyalgia rheumatica average age of onset is typically > _____ years and is more common in women
If PMR is the most likely diagnosis then it should be managed with _____
What changes are seen upon X-ray of hands and feet in psoriatic arthritis? _____ and periarticular new bone formation
Skin lesions _____ required for diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis
Hint: Are/Are not
Psoriatic arthritis is often associated with additional features such as _____, nail changes, dactylitis, enthesopathy
Hint: Skin
What investigations should be ordered for suspected psoriatic arthritis? _____, inflammatory markers, Rheumatoid factor, Anti-CCP
Hint: Imaging
Rheumatoid factor and Anti-CCP antibodies are usually _____ in psoriatic arthritis
Hint: Normal/Raised
_____ is inflammation of a finger or toe. Also known as 'sausage finger'
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