IBD — Flashcards

Flashcard 51: Psoriatic arthritis characteristically involves the _____ joints of the hands and feet

Answer: DIP

Extra: Psoriatic arthritis characteristically involves the DIP joints (similar to OA, but unlike RA). It is associated with pencil-in-cup deformity on X-ray.

Flashcard 52: Ulcerative colitis is Th_____ mediated

Answer: 2

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Flashcard 53: Treatment for acute attacks of multiple sclerosis include high-dose _____

Answer: steroids

Flashcard 54: JC virus presents when CD4+ count is _____ or with immunosuppressants

Answer: < 200

Flashcard 55: Treatment of IgG-mediated hemolytic anemia involves cessation of the offending drug (if applicable) and _____; may also use IVIG for temporary relief

Answer: steroids

Extra: Other:

Flashcard 56: Lymphopenia may occur due to _____ destruction (e.g. SLE)

Answer: autoimmune

Flashcard 57: Seronegative spondyloarthropathies may present with inflammatory back pain that _____ with exercise

Answer: improves

Extra: Atlas:

Flashcard 58: What demographic is associated with ankylosing spondylitis? _____

Answer: Young adult males

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Flashcard 59: Treatment for acute exacerbation of Crohn disease often involves _____

Answer: corticosteroids

Flashcard 60: Smoking is protective against _____

Answer: ulcerative colitis

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