RA

Question 1

what is RA

Answer 1

chronic and progression inflammatory disease
autoimmune
pannus formation in synovial joints
leads to destruction of cartilage and erosion of bone

Question 2

initial manifestations of RA

Answer 2

bilateral and symmetric joint pain
morning stiffness
pain, swelling, warmth, erythema, and lack of function

Question 3

progressive manifestations of RA

Answer 3

deformities of hands and feet

Question 4

systemic manifestations of RA

Answer 4

fever
wt loss
fatigue
anemia
lymph node enlargement
raynauds
rheumatoid nodules

Question 5

diagnostic findings for RA

Answer 5

rheumatoid factor
anti-ccp
elevated esr and crp
radiology
arthrocentesis

Question 6

pharmacologic management for RA

Answer 6

non-biologic DMARDS: methotrexate
biologic DMARDS
corticosteroids
NSAIDS
topical analgesics