Rheumatology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the relative contraindications for TNF-alpha inhibitors?
A
Infection (particularly TB) Malignancy Pancytopenia Heart failure Demyelination ILD Autoantibody induction
2
Q
What should you ask patients with SLE?
A
Raynaud's syndrome - Gloves, CCB, PDE5i, iloprost Arthralgias Nephritis - Cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate - HTN and proteinuria CNS disease - Pregnancy planning
3
Q
What is a common side effect of JAK inhibitors?
A
Recurrent viral infections
