Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

What is the initial management of rheumatoid arthritis in primary care? _____ NSAIDs for analgesia

_____ is an idiopathic chronic functional neurosensory disorder characterised by diffuse chronic MSK pain

_____ characteristically presents with pain "all over", fatigue, & unrefreshing sleep

Gout has a _____-onset, severely painful joint

_____ antibodies are specific ≥ 90% for rheumatoid arthritis

The most common joint affected in pseudogout is the _____

Rheumatoid arthritis joint x-ray will show _____, soft tissue swelling, loss of joint space, & marginal erosions

Pseudogout typically affects _____ joints than gout

Hint: smaller/larger

Aspirin at _____-doses inhibits ↓ uric acid excretion, which can cause gout

Which psychological management can be used in fibromyalgia? _____