Misc Flashcards by Daniah Thomas

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What conditions are associated with HLA-B27?

Reactive arthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Inflammatory bowel disease 
Psoriatic arthritis
Bechet’s disease

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What are the extra articular features of rheumatoid arthritis?

Episcleritis/ scleritis
Pleural effusion
Pulmonary fibrosis 
Pericarditis 
Glomerulonephritis 
Splenomegaly
Anaemia

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What disease modifying drugs can be used for rheumatoid arthritis?

Methotrexate
Ciclosporin 
Azathioprine
Sulfazalazine
Gold

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What should patients be told before being commenced on methotrexate?

Purine antagonists so must take folic acid
Need to monitor full blood count and liver function
Warn of symptoms of myelosuppression

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