Rheumatoid arthritis pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
RA symptoms and pregnancy
A
tend to improve
2
Q
what drug is not safe during pregnancy and how long does it need to be stopped for
A
methotrexate
6 months
3
Q
what is safe during pregnancy
A
sulfasalazine
hydroxycholoroquine
low dose steroids
4
Q
up to how many weeks can NSAIDs be used for
A
32 weeks
5
Q
why should RA patients be referred to obstetric anaesthetist
A
risk of Atlanto-axial subluxation
