Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Reactive arthritis is more common in _____ 3:1

Hint: sex

What autoimmune MSK condition is a risk factor for osteoporosis? _____

What is the second-line management of osteoporosis if they cannot tolerate alendronate? _____

What is the management for persistent/severe reactive arthritis? _____

_____ can mimic osteoporosis and should be ruled out

Hint: condition

What DEXA (DXA) T score is diagnostic of osteoporosis? _____

Reactive arthritis typically presents with _____ oligoarthritis of the lower limbs

Hint: symmetry?

For osteoporosis, it is recommended to use _____ or QFracture screening tool to assess for 10-year risk of fragility fractures

_____ is a skeletal disorder characterised by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue

DEXA scan _____ score is based on bone mass of a young reference population & measured with standard deviations