IMC/FM/EMED Rheum/Endo/Renal Flashcards
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Define RA
How does this present on exam
What two syndromes can be seen w/ this Dz
Chronic autoimmune inflammatory dz w/ persistent symmetric polyarthritis
AM stiffness improving throughout the day affecting DIP and PIP
Felty’s: RA+splenomegaly and repeat infection
Caplan: pneumoconiosis and RA
What lab result is most specific for Dx RA
How is RA Tx
What drug can be used for Tx of RA and Ankylosing but w/ ? s/e
Anti-CCP
Methotrexate
Hydroxychloroquine
Sulfasalazine
Leflunomide; diarrhea
What will be seen in lab results of OA
What issue develops from OA in the knee
What are the 3 meds that can cause lupus
Normal ESR/CRP
Bakers Cyst
Procainamide
Isoniazid
Quinidine
SLE is a systemic autoimmune d/o characterized by ? triad
? is the best, initial test for Dx SLE
What f/u test is used for confirmation that is 100% specific
Butterfly rash, spares nasolabial folds
Joint pain
Fever
ANA
dsDNA
AntiSM
? lab result in an SLE work up indicates Pt is at higher risk for thrombosis
What result is associated w/ false positives
Pregnant females with the above result are at risk for miscarriages if they also have ?
Antiphospholipid Ab syndrome
Anticardiolipin Ab
B2 glycoprotien 1 Ab
What two biomarkers in an SLE work up indicate a higher risk for neonatal lupus erythematosus
? result has a high sensitivity for drug induced lups
Anti-Ro and Anti-La
Antihistone Ab
SLE is Dx by four or more of ? mnemonic
RASHNIA-4 Rneal d/o Arthralgia Serositis Heme d/o Neuro d/o Imm derangemetns ANA
4 types of rash: Malar discoid Photosensitivity Mucosal involvement
How is SLE Tx
Define CREST Syndrome
What condition is this syndrome associated w/?
Hydroxychloroquine Acetaminophen NSAIDs Sun protection Methotrex/Cychophos
Calcinosis Raynauds Esophageal dysfunction Sclerodactyly Telangiectasis
Scleroderms
How is Scleroderma Dx
How is it Tx
What medication is reserved for resistant cases
Anti-centromere: limited CREST, better prognosis
Anti-SCL 70: diffuse dz w/ multiple organ involvement
Methotrexate
Mycophenolate
Cychlophosphamide
How is Raynauds in Scleroderma Tx
How is P-HTN Tx in scleroderma
How is the renal invovlement Tx in scleroderma
CCBs and prostacyclin
Ambrisenten
Tadalafil
ACEI: Captopril drug of choice during renal crisis
Ankylosing Spondylitis is also associated w/ ? Dxs
? is the gold standard method to eval and support a Dx
How is this condition Tx
Psoriasis
Anterior uveitis
IBDz
Regurg, aortic
X-ray
PT, NSAIDs
Refractory:
a-TNFs: Etanercept, Infliximab
Joint Sxs: Sulfasalzine, Methotrexate
? is the classic triad of Reiters Syndrome
What type of infections is this MC seen w/
How is it Dx
Conjunctivitis
Urethritis
Oligoarthritis
G/C Campylobacter Salmonella Yersinia Shigella
HLA-B27
Synovial fluid: aseptic w/ negative bacterial cultures
How is Reiter’s Tx
Define Gout
What causes these attacks/flares
NSAIDs
ABX
Methotrexate
Etanercept/Infliximab
Uric acid accumulation in joints/tissue
Purine rich food
What meds can cause/worsen gout attacks
What is the name of the attach in the great toe
Define Pseudogout
Thzd/Loops ACEI Pyrazinamide ASA ARBS men >30 and postmenopause women
Podagra
Ca pyrophosphate crystals accumulate in tissues
What joints does Pseudogout affect most often
What will be seen on x-rays of pseudogout
What uric acid levels helps confirm a Dx of tou
Knees, Wrist
Chondrocalcinosis- linear radiodensities
> 7.5
What does gout look like under microscope
What does psuedogout look like under microscope
Neg birefringent needle crystals
Pos biregringent rhomboids
What is done for acute management of gout
What drug is used for 2nd line Tx
What med is used for no response to any of the above
What drug needs to be avoided
NSAIDs-
Naprosyn, Indomethacin
Colchicine
Prednisone, possible first line in elderly Pts
ASA- inc uric acid levels
When is chronic gout management considered
What is used for management
2 or more acute gout flares/year
Allopurinol- dec production
Probenecid (Uricosuric drug)- inc urine excretion
NSAID/Colchicine x 3mon
How is pseudogout Tx
What is used for prophylaxis
Define Polymyositis
First line: CCS
NSAIDs
Colchicine
Chronic, idiopathic inflammatory dz of muscle causing symmetric, proximal weakness/pain
What would be seen on PE in Pts w/ Polymyositis
What parts of the body are MC affected
How is Polymyositis different from Dermatomyositis and Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Early fatigue
Inability to rise from seated
Shoulders, Hips
Derm: skin changes
PR: lack of joint pain
Polymyositis will have inc muscle enzymes
Define Dermatomyositis
What differentiators may be seen on exam
Autoimmune myopathy w/ symmetric proximal weakness AND cutaneous findings
Gottrons: raised purple, scaling plaques on bone prominences
Shawl/V-sign: pink rash on neck/trunk
Heliotrope rash: purple/red rash around eyes/on lids
What would be seen on muscle biopsy results in Dermatomyositis Pts
What serology result is specific for Dermatomyositis
What marker is specific for interstitial lung fibrosis
Endomysial inflammation
Anti-Mi-2 Ab
Anti-Jo 1 Ab
How is Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis Tx
Fibromyalgia is associated w/ ? three issues
How is it Tx
Suppress w/ CCS
Long term Polymyositis management w/ Methotrexate
RA
Apnea
Hypothyroid
TCAs
Swimming
Pregablain
What part of the body is attacked during Sjogrens
How is it Dx
What test can be done in office for Dx
Exocrine glands
ANA
Anti-SS A (anti-RO) and,
Anti SS B (anti-La)
Schirmers tear test: pos if <5mm lacrimation in 5min