Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

What is the most common extra-intestinal feature of both IBD? _____ (can be related & unrelated to disease activity)

What MSK pathologies are associated with IBD? _____ (can be related & unrelated to disease activity) Osteoporosis (related to disease activity)

Spirometry in patients with ankylosing spondylitis may show a _____ pattern

Patients with ankylosing spondylitis will often have concurrent musculoskeletal problems such as _____ and peripheral arthritis

Presentation of ankylosing spondilitis usually involves _____ which is worse in the mornings and improves with exercise

What is the initial management of ankylosing spondylitis? lifestyle: _____, physiotherapy pharmacology: NSAIDs

Hint: Lifestyle

What sign can be seen in spinal radiographs of ankylosing spondylitis? _____

Upon examination, patients with ankylosing spondylitis will have _____ lateral and forward lumbar flexion and chest expansion

Hint: Reduced/Increased

What ophthalmological condition is ankylosing spondylitis associated with? _____

What cardiac conditions are associated with ankylosing spondylitis? _____ & AV node block