FRACP questions Flashcards
Leflunomide
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Raynauds primary vs secondary
What has the highest negatiev predictive value for primary Raynauds?
Nailfold capilloroscopy!
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Serum markers with strong association with disease activity in both GCA and PMR?
BAFF and IL-6
Secukinamab (novel anti IL-17A mab) is useful in which condition?
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Febuxostat in comparison to allopurinol
More potent!
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What is involved in the breakdown of cartilage in OA?
Aggrecanase
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Giant cell arteritis - posisble role of which immunotherapy?
Tocilizumab ( IL-6 receptor inhibition)
IBM
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Difference between IBM and polymyositis
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Gout management in patient with acute flare 5 days ago
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What risk factor causes gout by enhancing crystal formation?
Osteoarthritis!
Drug induced lupus serology - most specific Ab?
Antihistone Ab!
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Anti-synthetase syndrome
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Mandatory features for diagnosis of PMR
- Age >50
- Bilateral shoulder ache
- abnormal CRP +/- ESR
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Timeline of malignancy risk in dermatomyositis. within what time frame?
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