Rheum Flashcards

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two specific circumstances where methotrexate is commonly used

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RA, its usualyl a first line drug

SLE when there is significant arthritis

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Systemic lupus erythematosus description

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an inflammatory autoimmune disease typically affecting women caused by antinuclear antibodies that leads to trapped antigen complexes in blood vessels

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SLE therapy

NSAID

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depends on symptms

NSAIDs for joint pain

hydroxychloroquine for joint pain, rash, fatigue

steroids for arthritis, serositis, major organ involvement

methotrextate for arthritis

leflunomide arthritis, rash, major organ involvement

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angiogram findings with polyarteriris

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multiple anuerysms with tapered narrow and skip areas

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diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis

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Elevated ESR

normochromic, normocytic anemia

hyperuricemia with significant skin involvement

normal rheumatoid factor

pencil cup deformitity at the PIP on xray

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SLE therapy

steroids

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steroids for arthritis, serositis, major organ involvement

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fibrocartiliaginous joints

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synarthrosis with limited movement

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ankylosing spondylitis clinical presentation

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limited ROM in the lumbar spine, hips, shoulder

synovitis in the knees, achilles, plantar fascia

up to 25% will have anterior uveitis

pain and stiffness that lasts for hours and is made better with activity

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uveitis

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what is this and what causes it

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chondrocalcinosis

gout or arthritis

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Dx of fibromyalgia

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clinical presentation

exclusion of other factors (hypothyroid, hep c, vitamind D deficiency)

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PE findgs for psoriatic arthritis

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dactlyitis

enthesitis

skin lesions

nail dystrophy/pitting

sacroilitis

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why are eye or pulmonary involvement or vasculitis common in RA

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b ecause RA is an inflammatory systemic disease

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top three treatment for myositis

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steroids

methotrexate

azathioprine

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management of OA

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medication, rest, exercise, diet, surgery, aids

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biologics defined for RA

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genetically engineered molecules that work on specific targets

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splinter hemorrhages

cause

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vertical hemorrhages under the nails

can be caused by vasculitis or bacterial endocarditis

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GI protective strategies for NSAIDs

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cox 2 nsaid

nsaid with PPI

nsaid with misprostol

nsaid with H2 blocker

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radiographic findings associated with OA

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narrowed joint space, osteophytes, subarticular cysts

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proteoglycans

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glucosamine and chondriotin

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Dx of giant cell arteritis

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elevated ESR and CRP

most patients will have normochromic normocytic anemia with thrombocytosis

temporal artery biopsy that shows thickening

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patient presents with a gout flare up and they are curently not on allopurinol

should you start it?

what if they are in a flare up and on allopurinol

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no, don’t start it during an acute flaire

no, don’t stop it during a flare if you are already on it

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Rhabdomyolysis

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a syndrome of acute necrosis of skeletal muscle indicated by myoglobinuria and elevated creatine kinase

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T/F the risk of CVD in patients with RA is the same as with diabetes

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treu

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Takayasu’s arteritis clinical presentation
fatigue, fever, weight loos vascular damage
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GI involvement with PSS
esophagitis distal motor function small bowel and colon hypomobility with malabsorption and psuedo obstruction
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saddlenose deformity
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two distinctive features of Lupus rash
usually involves face and hands and gets worse with sun exposure
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Osteoarthritis defined
a degenerative disorder of the joints that produces minimal articular inflammation and no systemic symptoms
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skin changes assocaited with limited sclerodactyl
early diffuse fingers welling slow progression involves hands below wrists and mouth telangectasias common subcutaneous calcium present see a the sights of trauma
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renal conditions associated with PSS
major cause of death if untreated more likly to be in patients with friction rubs, rapid progression, no raynauds requires BP monitoring and poss treatment with ACE inhibitors
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what is the age and gender bias of systemic lupus
female to male 8:1 usually between 20-50 but can be any age and usuallly more mild in elderly
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pathogenesis of SLE
excessive helper T activity with low suppressor T leading to prolferation of B cellls and autoantibody production
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ankylosing spondylitis treatment
exercise and physical activty NSAIDs TNF inhibitors
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why is acute gout not treated with allopurinol
it can precipitate episodes by blocking urate pathways only used for chronic gout
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four types of spondyloparhtopathies
ankylosing spondylitis psoriatic arthetis reactive arthritis arthritis from IBD
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septic arthritis (gonococcal) signs and symptoms
prodromal migratory poly arthraligias tenosynovitis purulent monoarthritis skin lesion
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why is rapid treatment of Granulomatosis with polyangiitis important
because one renal involvement starts it progresses quickly
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renal involvement owith polyerarteritis
segmental necrotizing glomerulonephritis
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osteoarthritits clinical presentation
decreased ROM crepitus pain in the morning that goes away in 15 minutes then come back tends to effect load bearing joints
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safety issues associated with TNF vlockers
adminstration reactions opportunistic infections malignancy demyelination hematologic abnormalities congestive heart failure lupus like symptoms
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what will hapen to compliment during active lupus
C3 and C4 will be decreased because you have a lot of cell death
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therpay for polyarteritis
steroids, cyclophosphamide
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calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD)(pseudogout) clinical presentation
painful inflammation similar to gout (red, swollen, hot, tender)
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differentiate between fibromyalgia and RA
FM has trigger points and an absence of articular pathology
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polymyalgia rheumatica clinical presentation
stiffness in the shoulder worse after rest and in the AM usually bilateral, proximal, and symmetrical systemic symptoms most often presents in women
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heliotrope rash typical distribution
a rash indicative of dematomyositis usually in shawl type pattern over the chest and eyes (places exposed to sunlight)
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syndesmophytes
calcification of ligaments see in ankylosing spondylitis
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what two features do scleroderma and crest have in common
raynauds phenomena and positive ANA
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FANA test
fluorescent ANA
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what percent of people with SLE have APA how many have APA syndrome
30-40% less
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Direct Coombs
hemolytic anema
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are narcotics generally effective for managing PFS
no, PFS is neuropathic pain that nacrotics don't work well on
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blood work associated with myositis
elvated CPK, serum aldolase, sgot
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key indicator of diffuse proliferative glomerular nephritis
sudden jump in BP
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T/F antiphospholipid antibody syndrome may exist without SLE
true, 5% of people have low level APA
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differentiate between radiographic finds of gout and RA
they will both have bite out lesions but gout will have less joint narrowing and speculed appearance
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key for RA treatment goal
early and aggresive treatment put patient in remission
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reactive arthritis clinical presentation
urethritis, conjuctivitis, oligoarthritis, mucous ulcers in conjuction with an STI or gastroenteritis often effects large joints of the lower body
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causes of OA
physical stress abnormal healing after injury biochemical/genetic factors
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normal components of a joint
water cartillage bone muscle ligaments nerves vasculature
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osteonecrosis
bone death that can be associated with corticosteroid use and SLE, among other things
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five clincal presentation of psoriatic arthritis
1. symmetrical polyarthritis like RA with usually fewer joints 2. oligoarticular form that leads to significant destruction of joints 3. assymetric for that affects the DIP and leads to nail deformities (pitting, onycholysis) 4. arthriris mutilans 5. spondylitc form with sacroiliitis and spondylosis
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treatment of sjogrens
salagen/evogen tear duct ablation plaquenil nsaids
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raynauds associated with limited scleroderma
always presents, usually years before skin changes incolves all the fingers calcium channel blocker can be effective to control vasospasm
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dactylitis
swelling "sausage fingers" that are assocaited with recative arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthitis
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explain cox 2 and cox 1 in respect to NSAIDs
cox 2 is an inducible enzyme that acts on inflammatory sites, inhibition of this will increase the function of NSAIDs
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how is gout DX
negatively birefringent needle shaped crystals
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differiate between scleritis and conjuctivitis
scleritis wil go all the way to the iris
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diagnosis of sjogrens
positive schirmer test postive rose bengal stain abnormal salivary gland or lip biopsy positve RA or ANA or SSA/SSB
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levamisole associated purpura
vasculitis caused by tainted cocaine that presents as retiform purpura and cutaneous necrosis over the ears, extremities, and cheeks
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three functionsof disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
reduces symptoms and signs of RA reduce functional disability retard radiographc progression
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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis treatment
initial induction of remission with rituxumab or cyclophosphamide with corticosteroids maintenance
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juxaarticular erosion
a classic xray sign of RA cuased by the synovium wrapping around the adjacent edges of bone
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differentiate between crest and scleroderma
sclereoderma is wide spread especially over the trunk and is much less common Crest is just the face, neck, and distal extremities and is much more common
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pulmonary involvement wth PSS
restrictive pulmonary fibrosis usually bibasilar in the lungs if there is an inflammatory component it may response to cyclophosphamide usually indicated by a gigh SCL 70
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treatment for acute gout
colchicine NSADs (indocin) steroids nutrition
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septic arthritis (gonococcal) Dx
high leukocyte count in the synovial fluid positive gonorrhea cultures in the urethral, throat, cervix, or rectum good response to IV antibiotics
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Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) tests for
wegeners, almost 100% specific
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neuro conditions associaed with lupus
headaches sz coma psych
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symptoms of RA
morning stiffness greater than 1 hour diffuse fatigue and aching subcutaneous nodules eye involvement pulmonary involvement vasculitis
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knee problems that commonly effect the knee
anserine bursitis prepatellar bursitis baker's cyst chondromalacia patella OA
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why can ESR be misleading when diagnosing arthritis what about rheumatoid factor
ESR will go up with age, up to 1/2 their age rheum factor will also go up
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differentiate between pleural effusion caused by RA and heart failure
RA effusion will have more protein
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swelling of the synovial sack of the knee
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three types of crystal arthritis
gout pseudogout hydroxyapatite
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why is using colchincine and allopurinol in gout treatment a good idea
colchincine is stopping crystal formation why allopurinal decreases uricemia
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age and gender bias of scleroderma
3-4x more common in women, typically onset 30-50
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Microscopic polyangitis Dx
ANCA positive microscopic hematuria proteinuria red blood cell casts segemental necrotizing glomerulonephritis
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polymyalgia rheumatica Dx
Clinical presentation without any other explanation ESR markedly elevated temporal artery biopsy if suspected GCA
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acute bacterial arthritis Dx is xray useful
aspriation of synovial fluid with a leukocyte count greater than 2000/mcL, usuallyl over 50,000 mcL it can help exclude gout due to lack of crystals, but joint aspriation is best
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ANA Profile (patterns) DS DNA antihistone anticentromere anti SCL
SLE (homogeneous, Rim) drug induced SLE (homogeneous, rim) Crest PSS (nucleolar)
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primary and secondary indications of sjogren's syndrome
primary: dry eyes, mouth, common in older women secondary: associated to another connective tissue disease (lupus, scleroderma, etc)
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what is needed before a diagnosis for fibromyalgia can be made
other conditions with suggestive history need to be excluded
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most patients with lupus present with what three things less common signs
fatigue, rash, joint pain renal, neuro, hematological disorders
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diarthroidal joints
synovial joint
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Antiphospholipid syndrome DX
venous and arterial occlusions positive ANA with no features of SLE repeated SAB
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Vectra DA
Ra
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gottrons papules
discrete red papules found over the knuckles of people with juvenile dermatomyositis
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T/F inflammatory joint disease tend to have stiffness in the morning that quickly goes away
false, that is more typically osteoarthritis
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what type of drug is Hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil) conditions it is used to treat
DMARD RA, cutaneous and systemic lupus, scleroderma and CREST, sjogrens
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What makes TNF blockers a risky treatment for people who have been exposed to TB what can you do to combat this what is alternative treatment
usually reactive of latent TB PPD yearly, CXR area with fungal disease MTX with isoniazid
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heberdens nodes
hard bony swellings of the DIP common in osteoartritis
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what is a typical cause of early onset OA
abnormal type II collagen
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conditions associated with uveitis
granulamatosus spondyloarthtitis behcet disease
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why is it useful to add control points when looking for trigger points for PFS
to rule out a significant psychological issue
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possible enviromental triggers of scleroderma
vinyl chloride contaminated tryptophan trichlorethylene silicone epoxy resin
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lab monitoring for methotrexate
baseline CBC with platelets, liver enzymes, renal function, CXR maintenance CBC (8-12 weeks), liver enzymes (4-8), renal function every 6 momths
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raynauds
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first choice drug for RA what is an important supplement with this
methotrexate inclusion of folic acid to decrease toxicity rate
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Sjogren syndrome is strongly correlated with what
increased incidence of lymphoma
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giant cell arterities
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describe Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
a type of vasculitis that causes dysfunction in the respiratory tract and glomerulonephritis caused by vasculitis, granulomatous inflammation, and necrosis
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aggrivating factors for PFM
cold or humid poor sleep physical/mental fatigue excess physical activity lack of exercise stress
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ESR tests for \>100 might indicate what how to get the upper limit lab value
OA vs RA PMR, GCA, Wgeners divide age by 2
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limb changes associated with Kawasaki disease
edema, desquamtion, erythema of the palms and soles, induration of the hands and feet
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fibromyalgia symptoms
point tenderness fatigue stiffness anxiety headaches irritable bowel parethesia
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acute bacterial arthritis defined
acute monoarticular arthritis usually seen in weight bearing joints that have previous joint injuries or injections
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Dx of polymyositis
elevated muscle enzymes and aldolase myopathic inflammation on biopsy
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why is plaquenil useful in RA treatment
can be combined with other drugs minimal side effects other than occasional GI +5yrs has small risk of retinal toxicity
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drug monitoring for NSAID use
annual monitoring for hepatic and renal function annual monitoring of CBC
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clinical presentation of fibromyalgia
nonarticular muscloskeletal pain fatigue sleep distrubance trigger points for at least three months
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indicators of a prognosis in RA
reduced function early xray changes more joints age high rheumatoid factor prolonged high ESR
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treatment for wegener's granulomatosus
steroids cyclophosphamide methotraxate rituximab
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what causes anemia in RA
hepcidin is elevated preventing iron from being made into HgB leading to anemia
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scleritis
inflmmatory condition of the sclera associated with RA, vasculitis, granulomatosus, and henoch schonlein purpura
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two specific uses for Hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil)
in RA as mild treatment or combination therapy SLE to help with joint pain, rash, fatigue, and combination therapy with steroids for flares
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other organs affected by polymyositis
joint, lungs, heart, GI
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age and gender bias with polyarteritis
usually fatal, more common in men
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ABx treatment for infectious arthritis
nafcillin + mysin (only 3 days due to ototoxicity) ancef vancomycin may need debridment
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how is cuteneous lupus diagnosed where will you usuallly see lesions does it scar?
DX by skin biopsy because ANA is usually negative face, scalp, arms, upperchest it can
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muscle biospy findings associted with myositis
perivascular infiltrate of inflammatory cells used to rule out inclusion body myositis
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what is a definitive test for RA
CCP test, if its high you have RA
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T/F 90% of drug included lupus will go away common causes what is the common presentation
true progainamide, isoniazid, TNF blockers inflammation of serous membranes (pericarditis, peritonitis, etc)
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two less frequent systems affected by wegeners
skin (nodules, palpable purpura, ulcerations) arthritis
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telangiectasias
red spidery veins commonly seen on the nose, mouth, and chin; part of CREST syndrome
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ESR \>100 means what likely conditions
GCA wegeners granulomatosus lymphoma mets to bone
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what is this what is the prognosis
a type of limited scleroderma know as morphea generally it has very good outcomes
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musculoskeletal conditions associated with limited scleroderma
polyarthralgias common but not very inflammatory no fricition rubs mostly confined to hands
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lower respiratory conditions associated with wegener's granulomatosus
SOB, hemopytsis, cavitating lesions, tracheal lesions
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ANA Profile (patterns) Sm (smith) SSA SSB RNP
SLE, UCTD (speckled) Sjogrens, SLE (speckled) Sjogrens (speckled) UCTD, SLE (speckled)
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podagra
gout attacking the first MTP joint of the foot
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dactylitis
swollen fingers
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osteoarthritis treatment
weight loss exercise nsaids joint injections (steroid or synovial fluid) joint replacement
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ankylosing spondylitis Dx
Elevated ESR and CRP HLA-B27 + sacroilitis and bamboo spine on radiograph
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most common bacteria causing infectious arthritis
staph, strep, gram negative bacilli
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Systemic lupus erythematosus treatment
exercise sunblock NSAIDs antimalarials topical or oral steroids MTX
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Rheumatoid factor (RF) test for what might increase RF without underlying pathology
inflammation, COPD, HCV, Lupus age
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secondary raynauds can be caused by what rheumatic disease
scleroderma SLE polymoysitis sjogren vasculitis
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why would you test someone who SLE for APA
when they present with some kind of clotting probelm
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calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD)(pseudogout) Dx
CPPD crystals in joint fluid (positively bifringent) fine, linear calcifications on xray
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where is synovitis usually found with Lupus
similar to RA, small joints of the hands and feet
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relationships between raynauds and PSS
usually present first with skin changes to follow increased risk of gangrene or infarct usually seen at 1 or 2 fingers those who don't have it have worse surivival
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Sjogren syndrome treatment
keeping the eyes/mouth/vagina moist pilocarpine can increase saliva flow cyclosprine for eye symptoms
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labs to monitor the progression of SLE
smith antigen antibodies double stranded DNA antigens depressed compliment
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clinical factors associated with gout
more than on acute arthritis attack development of maximal inflammation within 1 day monoarticular arthritis painful or swollen joint erythema suspected tophus hyperuricemia subcortical cysts without erosions
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psychological management of PFS
stress management biofeedback relaxation group/individual therapy
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negative findings on PE for PFS positive
muscle weakness, neurological exam, joint exam trigger points, mild swelling, skin tenderness on pinch, hyperemia of skin
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differentiate between GI involvement with limited vs PSS
uncommon to have lower GI involvement in limited commonly has biliary cirrhossi
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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis clinical presentation
usually presents with upper and lower respiratory symptoms with glomerulonephritis that takes place over 4-12 months
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T/F low dose aspirin is bad for gout
true, it can exacerbate but high dose aspirin is a useful therapy
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CXR findings associated with wegener's granulomatosus lung biopsy
nodules and cavititing infiltrate necrotizing granulomatous process
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giant cell arteritis treatment should you wiat for biopsy before treatment
immediate high dose steroids with a 1-2 month duration no
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drugs for PFS
tricyclic antidepressants muscle relaxers SSRI SNRI antianxiolytics gabapentin tramadol narcotics
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types of uveitis how do you differentiate
anterior, intermediate/posterior anterior will have redness and dilated cillary vessels that go right up to the iris posterior will have more vision defects (blurred vision, floaters0
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what is the only condition that is treated with indomethacin
gout and pseudogout
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polymyalgia rheumatica treatment
low dose corticosteroids for up to one year
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treatment of psoriatic arthritis
NSAIDs work for mild cases methotrexate, biologic DMARDS, TNF inhibitors for severe cases surgery for end stage arthropathy corticosteroids and antimalarials should be avoided
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C-Reactive Protein tests for what can confound the results
general marker for inflammation (RA, PMR) that is more specific than ESR truncal obestity
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antiphospholipid syndrome clinical presentation
thrombosis SAB
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rheumatoid arthritis clinical presentation
morning stiffness that take hours to go away symmetrical poly arthritis that tends to effect the small joints subcutaneous nodules dry mucous membranes scleritis
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gender and age bias of PMR what is it associiated with
over 50 women more than men associated with giant cell arteriris
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clinical presentation of giant cell arteritis
elderly patient unilateral headache scalp tenderness jaw claudication throat pain diplopia shoulder pain and stiffness from PMR
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other uses for TNF
IBS ankylosing spondylitis psoriatic arthritis
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what are the number 1 and two causes of a swollen, red joint
infection and crystal arthritis
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purpura
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saddle nose deformity
a destruction of the nasal cartiliage found in Wegener's granulomatosis
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reactive arthritis
joint pain including ehtesitis, uveitis, urethritis, cervicitis usually precipitated by a GI/GU infection
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T/F TNF blockers lead to production of anti-nuclear antibodies and drug induced lupus
true
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why do many patients with RA have osteporosis
their inflammatory condition accelerates osteoclast activity
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labs for PSS
SCL antibody (40%) ESR usually normal anemia is rare mild increase in IgG 30% + RA factor
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Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody (CCP antibody) tests for
RA, may be more sensitive to early onset than RF and CCP
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define scleroderma
Chronic multi-system disease usually involving the skin, lungs and GI tract as well as the renal system. includes widespread small vessle vacsculopathy and fibrosis
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T/F renal involvement is common with limited scleroderma
false
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Sjogren syndrome clincial presentation
dry eyes and mouth enlarged parotid glands
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age and gender bias for ankylosing spondylitis
onset in late teens but takes 10 years to diagnose more common in men
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Muscle Enzymes CPK, CK-MB, CK-MM, SGOT (AST), Aldolase test for can be increasd by
myositis, PMR/GCA can be increased by statins
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systemic symptoms associated with joint pain that indicate a possible inflammatory disease
fever rash dry eyes/mouth stomatitis raynauds pleuropericardial symptoms
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renal involvement associated with wegener granulomatosus
proteinuria, hematuria, casts, focal segment glomerular nephriris on biopsy
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SS of psoriatic arthritis
joint pain (depends on presentation) psoriasis, usually years before ijoint involvement
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calcinosis cutis
deposits of calcium found under the skin see in CREST syndrome
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why cant you treat arthritis associated with IBD interleukin blockers
because the make IBD wose
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extraglandular symptoms of sjogrens
fatigue, synovitis, rash, vasculitis, biliary cirrhosis, renal tubule acidosis, pancreatic insufficiency
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organisms that can cause reactive arthritis
salmonella, shigella, chlamydia
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symptoms of OA
pain localized to characteristic joints that is made worse by activity stiffness in the AM lasting \<15 that gets better with activity gradual and additive onset acute intermittent flares
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HLA-B27 test for
ankylosing spondylitis
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vascular damage indicators associated with Takayasu’s arteritis
diminished pulses unequal BP carotid bruits limb claudication HTN
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PE findings with wegener's granulomatosus
systemic symptoms Upper res lower res eye
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treamtne for psoriatic arthritis
NSAIDs TNF blockers IL blockers
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treatment for osteonecrosis
no weight bearing or joint replacement if damage is too severe
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what is the only rheumatologic condition that is treated by IVIG
myositis
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cardiac involvement in PSS
significant cause of death is biventricular myopathy, CHF, and arrhythmais
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what is undifferentied conntective tissue disease used for
it is kind of a catch-all for people who might have mild signs and symptoms
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risk with colchicine preventative treatment of gout
can cause aplastic anemia
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why is caffeine important to avoid in PFS
sleep distruption and vasoconstriction
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progressive systemic sclerosis findings
40% 10 yrs survival rate diffuse skin involvement with major organ involvement raynauds not always present but usually follows
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what is the benefit of TNF blockade for RA treatment
significant immprovement of S&S with methotrexate significant improvement of functionality with MTX stos joint damage may decrease CV events
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T/F sjogens patients are at higher riskf for leukemia
false, lymphoma
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what is this what condition is usually first see with this
sacroilitis ankylosing spondylitis
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labs for OA imagings
nothing specific, ESR and rheumatoid factor appropriate with age look for bondy sclerosis, loss of cartiliage, osteophytes
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isses tha tend to be found in the shoulder
subacromial bursitis adhesive capsilitis OA rotator cuff tear or tendonitis biceps tendonitis
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Serum Compliment – C3, C4, and others tests for
SLE
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classifications of lupus
cutaneous drug induced neonatal anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome SLE undifferentiated connective tissue disease
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calcinosis might mimic what other joint ocnditions how can you tell the difference
gout gout crystals are radiolucent
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treatment for Kawasaki disease
IVIG aspirin methylprednisolone TNF MTX
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why is rapid treatment of GCA more important than PMR
GCA causes blindness and PMR does not
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relaionship beween gout and kidnets
renal failure leads to hyperuricemia hyperuricemia my lead to crystal deposition on renal parachyma associated with HTN can lead to urate stones
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descrie polymyositis
inflammatory disease of the striated muscle fo the limbs, neck, pharynx commonly found in women and associated with an occult malignancy
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Serum Uric Acid
hyperuricemia related to gout
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labratory features of SLE
leukopenia, usually lymphopenia anemia thrombocytopenia hypergammaglobulinemia ana compliment
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Anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) (titer) 1:160 or \> tests for
SLE RA Sjogrens Hepatitis
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treatment of polymyositis
high dose methotrexate, steroids, or azathioprine
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describe sjogren syndrome
an autoimmune condition that attacks the lacrimal and salivary glands that usually affects women between the ages of 40 and 60
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Rhabdomyolysis treatment
IV fluids mannitol
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pathophysiology of fibromyalgia
abnormal signalling of the afferent nerve pathway in the dorsal horn
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course of rheumatoid arthritis
chronic disease with acute flairs progressive deformties and disability progression is variable but major loss usually within 2 years associated with shortened life expectancy
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types of biologics for RA
TNF blockers IL6 blockers IL3 blockers T cell blockers B cell blockers
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triggering agents for SLE
sunlight diet infections stress medications (sulfa antibiotics)
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Serum Protein Electrophoresis used for
commonly used for multiple myeloma but cann be used to look for hypergammaglobulinemia that would indicate SLE
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rheumatoid arthritis Dx
aspiration of joint fluid to exclude gout or septic arthritis ESR and CRP elevation RF and anti-CCP antibodies will be positive in many cases juxtarticular lesions and soft tissue edema
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HP/PE findings with ankylosing spondy
back pain worse in the AM, better with exercise extra articular symptoms
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how to differentiate viral arthritis from RA
RA will cause erosions presence of causative agents IgM antibodies against parovrius + anti CCP antiboides point to Ra
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describe Kawasaki disease
systemic vasculitis precipitated by an infection or genetic predisposition that causes infiltration of plasma cells into the walls of the vessels
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catastrophic ntiphospholipid syndrome
the 1% with Antiphospholipid syndrome that will progress to diffuse thromboses, thrombotic microangiopathy, and multi organ system falure
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characteristics of myositis
symmetric proximal muscle weakness without pain systemic symptoms dysphagia pulmonary and cardiac symptoms periorbital edema
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criteria for RA diagnosis
6 points for diagnosis small joint synovitis 1. 1-3 joints 2 pts 2. 4-10 3 pts 3. more than 10 5 pts positive RF/CCP (2 pts) Elevated ESR/CRP (1pt) Lasts for more than 6 weeks (1pt)
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enthesopathy
inflammation of the attachment points of tendons associated with ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis
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treatment for scleroderma
calcium channel blockers for raynauds ace inhibitors for renal crisis steroids for myositis nsaid and plaquenil for synovitis
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common side effects of methotrexate
mucositis transient elevated liver enzymes leukopenia thrombocytopenia
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diagnostic tests for infectious arthritis
synovial fluid: gram stain, low glucose, elevated leukocyte count blood: culture, elevated ESR and leukocyte count
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describe takayasu's arteritis
early adulthood vasculitis of the aorta and major branches with frequent relapse
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treatment for GCA
usually high dose steroids for one month may require immunosuppressive therapy such as MTX resolves 6-24 months
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describe the CREST syndrome associated with limited scleroderma
calcinosis cutis raynauds esophageal dysfunction sclerodactyly teleangiectasia
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what constitutes chronic gout
10years of acute intermittent gout tophi deposition chronic swollen joints joint destriction absolutly require allopurinol or uloric
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Systemic lupus erythematosus clinical presentaton
photosensity malar or discoid rash oral ulcers arthtitis serositis renal disease hematologic or immunologic or neurologic disorders
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neurological involvement of polyarteriis
mononeuropathy diffuse poly neuropathy CVA
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Systemic lupus erythematosus Dx
clinical presentation CBC (anemia, leukopenia/cytosis, thrombocytopenia) BUN/creatinine UA ESR compliment
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Sjogren syndrome Dx
Rheumatoid factor in 70% ANA in 60% anti-Ro antibodies in 60% schrimir test for lacrimal glands biopsy of the lower lip to confirm fibrosis and lymphcyte infiltration
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T/F hyperuricemia is only present in people with active gout what can be done wit these peole
false, 5% of asymptomatic people have it don't treat but consider removing exacerbating factors
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hematology associated with SLE
hemolytic anemia leukopenia thrombocytopenia
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what is the correlation between PMR and GCA
if you have PMR, you have a 10% chance to have GCA
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Felty syndrome
a small subset of RA that features splenomegaly and neutropenia accompanied by severe, destructuve arthritits
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age and gender bias associated with wegener's granulomatosus
found in young to middle aged adults slightly more common in men
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dermatomyositis
a variant of polymyositis that affects the skin
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describe fibromyalgia
a central pain disorder is mainly found in women and may occur with RA, SLE, or sjogrens
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gouty arthritis DX
joint fluid analysis for urate crystals (rod shaped, negatively bifringent) high serum uric acid is correlated but not diagnostic (flares can happen with normal serum testing0
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education in regard to PFS
explain diagnosis explain importance of lifestyle changes explain lack of disability
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describe giant cell arteritis
systemic arteritis affecting the medium and large vessels usually afflicting patients over 50 and coexisting with polymyalgia rhematica
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nonspecific complaints that might indicate fibromyalgia
anxiety depression headaches IBS dysmenorrha paresthesia
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cutaneous involvement of polyarteritis
palpable purpure livedo reticularis splinter hemorrhages
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what type of arthritis is often found in the wrist
rheumatoid
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age and gender bias for psoriatc arthritis
30-50, even distribution between men and women
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Total Hemolytic Compliment (THC) (CH50)
a low value might indicate autoimmune disease
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characteristics of infectious arthritis
monoarticular rapid onset red/warm/swollen
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LFT – AST/ALT
tests liver function after DMARDs or biologics
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underlying diseases associated with psuedogout
hyperparathroid hemochromatosis hyperthyroid amyloidosis hypomagnesiemia hypophophatasia
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viruses that can cause arthritis
parovirus chikingunya fever Hep B or C
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what is the most common vasculitis disease
GCA
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musculosketal issues with PSS useful therapies
polyarthragies friction rubs suggest poor prognosis flexion contractures common nsaids, plaquenil, steroids
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monarticular joint disease
septic crystal DJD traumattic effusion
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Pott disease
spinal turberculosis usually seen in immigrants
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synovium
synovial membrane
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describe psoriatic arthritis
arthritis preceed by psoriasis that is typically assymetical and can resemble RA or ankylosing spondylitis
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Tuberculous arteritis
infection of peripheral joints from TB that can last week so or months and present like septic arthritis
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nutrition changes for fibromyalgia
eat at least three protein rich meals a day avoid caffine drink water lose weight
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T/F RA doesn't affect the neck
false, it can cause subluxation of C1-2 though it may take year to develope
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describe microscopic polyangitis
vasculitis of the small blood vessels that presents with palpable purpura, splinter hemorhages, vesicobulbous lesions, lung and renal involvement
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age and gender bias of gout
older men \>50 with a poss genetic Hx, DM/HTN/hyperlipid
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clinical presentation of scleroderma
polyarthralgia skin chnages esophageal dysfunction
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describe reactive arthritis
an assymetrical arthritis of the lower extremities that typically strikes after a GI or GU infection
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what is hydroxychloroquine used for in SLE
decrease flares prevent organ involvement manage steroid dose
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rare but major side effects of methotrexate
interstitial pneumonitis liver fibrosis of cirrhosis infection EBV induced lymphoma
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Kawasaki disease Dx
clinical presentation neutrophilia elevated CRP thrombocytopenia no specific test
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describe calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD)(pseudogout)
deposits of CPPD in the fibrous and hylaine cartilage of a joint causeing chrondrocalcinosis that commonly affect the wrist, knee, and elbow
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mucous membranes assocaited with kawasakis
erythema, swelling and fissuring of the lips, strawberry tounge
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what differentiates limited scleroderm from PSS
usually live longer (70% 10 yr survival) anticentromere antibody rather than anti SCL 70 always have raynauds sclerodactyl to the wrist
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telangiectasias
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raynaud phenomenon
paroxysmal digital ischemia caused by vasospasm in response to cold and emotional stress
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alternative physical therapies for PFS
stim massage physical therapy chiropractic triggerpoint injections
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joint issues that tend to be found in the back
muscle strain lumbar herniation scoliosis spinal stenosis OA of the back
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reactive arthritis Dx
at least half of patients will be HLA-B27 positive culture negative serous fluid xrays may show permanent and progressive joint disease
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therapy for cutaneous lupus
topical steroids hydroxychloroquine intralesional steroid injection thalidomide leflunomide
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5 renal conditions associated with lupus
mesangial glomerulonephritis focal glomerular nephritis diffuse proliferative glomerular nephritis ditto with necrosis membranous glomerulonephritis
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what muscles are typically effected by myositis
the shoulders
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what joints of the hand will OA usually present in RA
OA will usually be in the DIP and PIP RA will usualyl be in the DIP and MCP
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enthesopathy
inflammation of the attachment of a tendon to bone
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Etanercept (Enbrel) is what type of drug what can it treat special considerations
TNF inhibitor DMARD almost everything (RA, AS, PA, sjogrens, Wegeners) increased risk for infection, TB, lymphoma, etc
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Tuberculous arteritis Dx
synovial fluid smears and culture synovial biopsy
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what labs will have abnormal results in PFS
functional MRI FM/2 blood test
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Dx of pseudogout
presnts as gout, DJD, RA chondrocalcinosis on xray positively birefringent rod shaped crystals more likley to be found in a damaged knee
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upper respiratory conditions associated with wegener's granulomatosus
sinusitis, nasal and oral ulcerations, saddlenoe deformity
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biopsy findings for polyarteritis
acute inflammatory infiltrate with polymorphonueclear leukocyots and fibroid necrosis
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treatment for pseudogout
NSAIDs colchicien for acute attacks steroids
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differentiate between Arava and methorexate
arava is very similar in terms of effect and side effects but it does't cause any pulmonary toxicity and may elevate BP
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what type of cutaneous lupus that forms scars
discoid
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what categories are present in the diagnostic critrea for RA
joint involvement (more points for more joints) serology duration of symptoms (longer is more points) acute phase reactants (ESR and CRP)
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most common symptoms related to GCA
debilitating temporal headache
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Anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody (CCP antibody) tests for
RA, more specific that RF but less sensitive
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risk factors for GI complcations with NSAIDs
older HX ulcer and GI bleed or prior side effect high dose NSAIDs use with prednisone CVD antacids
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three variants of scleroderma
progressive systemic sclerosis crest morphea
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DIP psoraitic arthrtis oligoarthicular involvement polyarthritis involvement spondlytis involvement arthritis mutlilans
5% 70% 15% 5% but another type increases incidence by 40% 5%, destroys the joint
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cutaneous PE findings associated with myositis
heliotrope rasj gottrons papules sun sensitive rash
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lab tests for GCA
ESR \>50, usually \>100 elevated CRP elevated LFTs (30%) abnormal temporal artery biopsy
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specific types of vasculitis
PMR/Giant cell arteritis polyarteritis wegeners granulomatosus polyarteritis
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lab tests for DIL
\> antihistone antibodes compliment is normal anti-dna antibodies negative
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triad of wegener's granulomatosus
URt, LRT, renal involvement
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when will the first attack of acute gout occur describe the onset how long does it last
between 40-60 classic acute onset usually monoarticular 7-10 days
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rheumatoid arthritis treatment
low dose steroids to act as a bridge methotrexate best therapy is usually methotrexate with a biologic DMARD (TNF blocker)
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what is the issue with treating cyclophosphamide for wegener's
it is oncogenic
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characteristics of psoriatic arthritis
enthesitis and dactylitis
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describe ankylosing spondylitis
seronegative spondyloarthropathy that leads to eventual fusion of the vertebrae through syndesmophyes
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T/F raynauds will get better over time
false, it is a fixed lesion
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labs for wegener's granulmatosis
anti neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies f
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describe gouty arthritis
a recurring monoarticular arthritis caused by urate cystals in the joints that typically has an acte on set
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what does IL-6 do
induces the final maturation of b cells into plasma cells regulates the immune response to antigens
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T/F combination therapy with DMARD and biologic is contraindicated for RA
false, they are more effective
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calcinosis
328
when will allopurinol be needed for lifelong treatment of gout
for urate over producers
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GI involvement of polyarteritis
ischemic bowel elevated LEFTs
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T/F ANA is a definitive test for ESL
Positive ANA correlates with diagnosis but a negative does not exclude
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Kawasaki disease clinical presentation
fever with four of the following conjuctivitis mucous membrane change rash cervical lymphadenopathy peripheral limb changes
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classic presenation of a malar rash spares what
the nasolabial fold
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T/F TNF blockers are contraindicated in CAD
false, they are contraindicated in CHF
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common joints of OA
DIP, PIP, 1st CP, spine, hips, knees
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clinical features of SLE
fatigue fever cutaneous rash synovitis oral ulcers pleural/pericardial inflammation
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Takayasu’s arteritis Dx
ESR/CRP elevation MRI to detect vasculitis CTA to see narrowing
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EMG findings associated with myositis
increased insertional activity fibrillations polyphasic motor unit potentials of low amplitude
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what is the only hypercoagulable condition that will cause venous and arterial clot besides APA
factor V leiden mutation
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pharmaceutical treatment for OA
NSADs ice, heat joint injection
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Microscopic polyangitis treatment
corticosteroids with cyclophosphamid or rituximab
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jak-stat inhibitors
small molecules that can stop the signaling molecules released by IL-6 from activating genes and producing RNA
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Cox 2 inhibitors Celecoxib (Celebrex) are considerded what type of drug what are they used for what makes them special
an NSAID OA it blocks COX-2 enzyme to decrease prostaglandin formation and inflammation with less stomach distress than typical
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acute bacterial arthritis signs and symptoms
acute pain, swelling, heat in the affected joint worsening several hours systemic symptoms
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treatment for infectious arthritis
joint aspiration or synovial biopsy treat with ABx to prevent damage and spread to other joints
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what is Rituximab (Rituxan) what is it used to treat it is especially effective in what circumstance
biologic TNF inhibitor considered a DMARD RA, SLE, spondyloarthropathies, Behcet's disease, sjorgrens, wegeners SLE when there is kidney or major organ involvement
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gouty arthritis signs and symptoms
rapid onset of pain, typically with tender, warm, swollen, dusky red areas in the feet, ankles, and knees
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APA therapy
APA and no clots - no Rx APA and clots - coumadin with an INR 3-4 unless platelets are \<50,000 continue anticoagulation even when APA negative
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synovium
the inner lining of a synovial joint capsule that secretes synovial fluid
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CREST scleoderma is an acronym for what
Calcinosis Raynauds Esphageal dysmotility sclerodactyl telangiectasias
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T/F upper cervical vertebrae can be involved in RA
true
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Antiphospholipid antibody tests for
APA syndrome in people autoimmune issues
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composition of cartilage
70% water type II collagen proteoglycans chondrocytes
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livedo reticularis
mottled purple discoloration of the skin caused by blood clots tha lead to swollen venules in the skin
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psoriatic arthritis types
spondylitis RA like Oligoarthritis arthritis mutlialsn
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what can methotrexate be used for
RA SLE Myositis PMR/GCA Wegeners spondyloarthropathies
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what does sjogren syndrome attack
exocrine glands (sweat, spit, tears, mucosa, pancreatic)
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radiographic findings associated with RA
soft tissue swelling bite juxtarticular lesions with no crystals crooked fingers
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drugs used to treat RA
TNF inhibitors ACE inhibitors DMARDs chemo drugs Gold Salts IL-1 receptor agonists
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systemic features of scleroderma
Reflux hypomobile GI tract pulmonary fibrosis pulmonary HTN renal involvement
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why is it important to rule out inclusion body myositis
because it doesn't respond well to treatment, patients just get worse and die
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treatment for ankylosing spondy
nsaids steroids sulfasalazine, MTX, axathioprine TNF inhibitors IL 17A inhibitors
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catastrophic APA syndrome treatment
an emergeny clotting disorder with a high likelihood of death, gangrene in limbs or organs pulse solumedrol, IV cytoxan, rituxan, plasmapheresis
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Henoch-Schonlein Purpura classical presentation
a systemic vasculitis associated with IgA deposites in vessel walls, often precipitated by group A strep exposure palpable purpura in the legs, arthralgia, nausea, colic, melana
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syndesmophytes
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radiographic findings indicative of gout
no early signs late signs will have have a bite out lesion under a rim of cortical bone with a splintered apperance combined with a tophus they are diagnostic of gout
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boutoneirre deformity
PIP flexion with DIP extension associated with rheumatoid arthrtiits
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scleroderma
368
important indicator of sacriolitis on Xray
both sides of the SI joint must be effected
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three common clinical signs of psoriatic arthritis
symmetric arthritis that resembles RA with DIP involvement pitting of the nails and onycholysis sausage fingers cause by tenosynovitis of the flexor tendon
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bouchards nodes are indicative of what
usually OA but RA can sometimes present with more gelatinous cysts
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labs for polyarteritis
elevated ESR/CRP leukocytosis screen for hep b and C
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where will RA frequently be seen first on radiograph
around the ulnar styloid because there is no cartilage there to protect the bone
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polyarticular joint disease
RA spondyloarthopathies undifferentiated connective tissue disease DJD gout
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charactericstics of APA syndrome
spontaneous abortions venous and arterial thrombeses thrombocytopenia livedo reticularis
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septic arthritis (gonococcal) defined what is the most common sign
a migratory inflammaltion of the wrist, ankle, knee, and elbow caused by gonorrhea tenosynovitis and characteristic skin leasion
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sclerodactyl
localized thickening of the skin over the hands, part of the CREST syndrome
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eye conditions associated with wegener's granulomatosus
episcleritis, uveitis
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what is the hallmark conditions for ankylosing spondy
sacroilitis #1 enthesopathy and dactylitis common peripheral synovitis
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lab findings for ankylosing spondy
elevated CRP/ESR sclerosis on SI oblique xrays syndesmophytes HLA B27
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sclerodactyly
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raynauds phenomena cause progression
arterial spasm that causes reduced blood flow lupus, scleroderma, thyroid conditions pallor, rubor, normal
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important lab finding for gout
uric acid in blood below 6
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what organs are usualyl affected by polyarteritis
any organ, but skin, nerves, joints, GI, kidents are most common lungs are usually spared
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what causes renal tubule acidosis in sjogrens
the inability of the kidneys to secrete bases
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PE findings with GCA
acute or subacute onset with systemic symptoms temporal headaches scalp tenderness jaw claudication visual loss aortic arch syndrome thickened or tender temporal arteries ischemic optic atrophy
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PE for chrondromalacia patella
push down on the knee cap will hurt
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common places for gouty tophus
thumb, big toe
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T/F RA lung nodules can look like lung cancer
true
389
what percent of gout is from undersecretion overproduction
90 10
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labs for gout
hyperuricemia determined by 24 hr urine
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swan neck deformity
extension of the PIP with flexion of the DIP caused by RA
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clinical presentation of polymyositis
insidious, painless muscle weakness dysphagia skin rash (malar or heliotrope) polyarthralgia muscle atrophy
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ANA Profile (routine) patterns tests for
rim, speckled, diffuse, homogeneous, nucleolar SLE
394
osteoarthritis Dx
radiographs showing assymetrical joint narrowing, subarticular cysts, osteophytes
395
types of joint injections for OA
steroids hylan products (synvisc)
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extrarticular symptoms associated with ankylosing spondy
uveitis, psoriatic and reactive rask, IBD, aortitis, apical pulmonary scarring
397
pulmonary involvement of limited scleroderma. treatment
Pulmonary hypertension late in the disease poor prognosis, usually leasds to right side heart failure viagra, iloprost, tracleer
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Glucosamine and chondroitin are used for what type of arthritis flax seed
OA RA
399
lab studies for PMR treatment
ESR \>50 or elevated CRP rapid low dose steroids will usualyl resolve in 6 months to 2 years
400
regional joint pain associated with the hip
OA trochanteric bursitis referred apin from the back
401
diagnostic criteria for acute gout
urate crystals in the joint fluid OR tophus with urate crystals OR 6 clinical factors
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Granulomatosis with polyangiitis diagnosis
slight anemia mild leukocytosis elevated acute phase reactants proteinuria RBC's in blood red cell casts
403
PMR indications on PE
systemic symptoms stiffness with activity muscle pain around the shoulder and hip
404
gouty arthritis treatment
elevation and rest diet and alcohol reduction NSAIDs (indomethacin) for intial treatment colchicine allopurinol
405
other syndromes assocaited with fibromyalgia
tension headaches primary dysmenorrhea irritable bowel
406
TNF blocking drugs
ETANERCEPT ADALIMIMAB INFLIXIMAB GOLIMIMAB CERTOLIZIMAB
407
T/F bursitis pain is worse at night
true
408
treatment of scleroderma
PPI for reflux ACE inhibitors for renal disease avoid triggers CCB for raynauds immunosuppresants for pulmonary HTN
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Takayasu’s arteritis treatment
steroids methotrexate or DMARDs as needed
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bouchards nodes
cysts that form on the PIP due to bone spurs
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common causes of osteomyelitis
hematogenous infection vascular insufficiency
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purpura from wegeners granulomatosus
413
reactive arthritis treatment
phyiscal therapy NSAIDs ABx to reduce the chance of getting the disorder but don't allieviate symptoms
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differntiate between spondyloarthropathies and other artritis
spondy tends to get better with exercise
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"more tolerable NSAIDs
nabumetone salsalate etodolac
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acute bacterial arthritis causes
bacteremia (typically with staph) joint damage compromised immunity lost of skin integrity
417
four types of myositis
polymyositis dermatomyositis myositis associated with connective tissue disease inclusion body myositis
418
rheumatoid arthritis defined
an auto immune disease that attacks the synovium and produces extra articular manifestations
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alleiviating factors for PFS
warm/dry weather hot shower restful sleep moderate activity stretching massage
420
prevenative therapy for gout
colchicine NSAIDs probenecid allopurinol steroids
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labs for limited sclerodema
95% have anticentromere antibodies ESR usually normal anemia is rare
422
skin changes associated with progressive systemic scleroderma
early presentation with diffuse swelling and stiffness of the fingers rapid progression usualy involves skin above the wrist rarely see telangetasias or subcutaneous calcium
423
the differnece between irritable bowel and inflammatory bowel
inflammatory bowel has noctural bowel movements
424
DMARDs
hydrocholoquine methotrexate leflunomide azathioprine