rheum Flashcards
(6 cards)
2 criteria that meets for Reactive Arthritis
other factors: what genes?
urethritis + joint pain > 1 month is 99% specific for Reactive Arthritis
young male, joint pain, HLA-B27 gene
5 MSK Cardinal signs of inflammation
warmth pain swelling erythema loss of function
6 clinical factors to consider to narrow joint differentials:
Disease chronology Presence of Inflammation Distribution of complaints Extra-articular manifestations Disease Course Patient demographics i.e. age, race.
which msk affects men
affects women
Ankylosing spondylitis, Reactive Arthritis
RA, OA, PMR
which of the 6 can be managed by NP?
C - Rheumatoid Arthritis C - Sjogren’s syndrome C - Systeic Lupus Erythematosus D - Fibromyalgia D - Chronic Fatigue syndrome D - Osteoarthritis
which 2 has H2A B27 gene
Reactive arthritis
anckylosing spondylitis