Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

The most common fragility fractures are - _____ - Hip fractures (NOF#) - Colles fracture

_____ exercise can increase bone mineral density for osteoporosis

Spondylarthropathies (e.g. ankylosing spondylitis) can cause _____

Hint: valvular pathology

Osteoporosis is important because it can cause _____

Hint: main complication

Dactylitis, and asymmetric involvement of DIP's and nails suggests _____ or psoriatic arthritis

FRAX assessment for 10-year risk of fragility fractures Low risk = _____ Intermediate risk = offer DEXA scan High risk = offer bisphosphonates

~1/4th of patients do not tolerate alendronate because of _____

NICE advise all women aged ≥ _____ years old & men aged ≥ 75 years old should be considered for assessment of osteoporosis fragility fractures

Reactive arthritis resolves spontaneously within ~_____ months

Reactive arthritis is associated with _____ infections and GI infections