Rheumatoid Arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
Rheumatoid arthritis triggers by
A
Genetic + environment
2
Q
Susceptibility genes
A
HLA-DR1
HLA DR4
3
Q
Signs of rheumatoid arthritis
A
Symmetrical swollen
Painful
Stiff joints especially in the morning
4
Q
Common joints
A
Metacarphalangeal (MCP)
proximal interphalangeal (PIP)
Metarsophalangeal (mtp)
5
Q
Other side effects
A
Fatigue fever weight loss
6
Q
Flare up symptoms
A
Swollen
Warm
Red
Painful
7
Q
Later symptoms
A
Ulcer deviation
Boutonnière
Swan neck
+Larger joints affected
8
Q
Other symptoms
A
Rheumatoid nodules (elbow)
MI increase
Pleural effusions
Anaemia
9
Q
Diagnosis
A
Rheumatoid factor
anti ccp
10
Q
X Ray
A
Bone density decrease
Bony effusions
Soft tissue swelling
Narrowing joint space
11
Q
MRI can detect what better
A
Synovitis
12
Q
Treatment
A
DMARDS after 3 months of persistent symptoms
Methotrexate
Sulfasalazine
Hydroxychloroquine
