Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

In psoriatic arthritis there _____ morning stiffness > 30 minutes that improves with activity

Hint: is/-n't

Polymyalgia rheumatica _____ involve loss of power in affected limbs

Hint: Does/Doesn't

_____ is inflammation of a finger or toe. Also known as 'sausage finger'

Inflammatory markers are _____ and creatinine kinase is normal in polymyalgia rheumatica

Hint: Normal/raised

_____ are raised in less than 50% of patient with psoriatic arthritis

Hint: Blood test

Skin lesions _____ required for diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis

Hint: Are/Are not

Rheumatoid factor and Anti-CCP antibodies are usually _____ in psoriatic arthritis

Hint: Normal/Raised

What complication of PMR should be excluded before initiating treatment? _____

Polymyalgia rheumatica average age of onset is typically > _____ years and is more common in women

What changes are seen upon X-ray of hands and feet in psoriatic arthritis? _____ and periarticular new bone formation