Rheumatoid Arthritis Flashcards

1
Q

What are the manifestations?

A

Mainly joint ones

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2
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What is RA?

A

a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that
typically affects small and medium-sized joints in a symmetric pattern

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3
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What do their hands/fingers look like?

A

Swan neck deformity

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4
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What are the investigations?

A

X-ray to monitor damage, synovial fluid exam to check for synovitis

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5
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Treatment?

A

NSAIDS, steroids, DMARDS

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