Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards
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Polymyalgia rheumatica typically presents with _____ & morning stiffness of the proximal limb muscles
Hint: Character
Psoriatic arthritis is often associated with additional features such as _____, nail changes, dactylitis, enthesopathy
Hint: Skin
If PMR is the most likely diagnosis then it should be managed with _____
Polymyalgia rheumatica average age of onset is typically > _____ years and is more common in women
Inflammatory markers are _____ and creatinine kinase is normal in polymyalgia rheumatica
Hint: Normal/raised
What complication of PMR should be excluded before initiating treatment? _____
What investigations should be ordered for suspected psoriatic arthritis? _____, inflammatory markers, Rheumatoid factor, Anti-CCP
Hint: Imaging
_____ are raised in less than 50% of patient with psoriatic arthritis
Hint: Blood test
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
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