Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Flashcard 551: What is the final-line management for osteoarthritis? _____

Answer: Joint replacement

Flashcard 552: Subcutaneous nodules over the extensor surfaces in a patient with joint pain of the hands = _____

Answer: Rheumatoid nodules (Rheumatoid Arthritis)

Extra: Rheumatoid nodules are firm, non-tender subcutaneous masses typically found on extensor surfaces (e.g., olecranon, finger joints, Achilles tendon). They are highly specific for Rheumatoid Arthritis and usually occur in patients who are Seropositive (RF+).

Flashcard 553: Why does haemochromatosis affect women at a later age? _____

Answer: Chronic blood loss from menstruation. Usually onsets postmenopausal

Flashcard 554: Osteoarthritis more commonly affects _____

Answer: females

Flashcard 555: Osteoarthritis is common in patients with prior joint injury, especially _____ injuries

Answer: anterior cruciate ligament

Flashcard 556: Systemic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis dramatically increases _____ disease risk burden

Answer: cardiovascular

Flashcard 557: Rheumatoid arthritis has morning stiffness for _____

Answer: > 30 minutes

Flashcard 558: Herbeden's nodes are bony swellings in _____ joints

Answer: distal interphalangeal (DIP)

Flashcard 559: Rheumatoid arthritis can be _____ with rest **

Answer: worsened

Flashcard 560: What is the first-line management for haemochromatosis with ↑ ferritin or symptoms? _____

Answer: Phlebotomy