Crystal-Induced Arthritis Flashcards
1
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gout:
A
excess uric acid deposits in body due to overproduction and underexcretion
2
Q
acute attack of gout:
A
use of NSAIDs, prednisone, steroids; treat acute attack then start reducing therapy; common in 1st MTP
3
Q
pseudo gout:
A
common in knee, same symptoms of gout but deposit is CPPD instead of urate
4
Q
test for gout:
A
analysis of joint fluid in polarized light and blood test (uric acid, WBC and ESR)
5
Q
ankylosing spondylitis:
A
occurs in spine and sacroiliac joints, fusing of bones
6
Q
meds for symptom control:
A
analgesics, NSAIDs
7
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disease-modifying drugs:
A
biologic agents, DMARDs
