Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

Which seronegative spondyloarthropathy is associated with keratoderma blennorhagicum (waxy yellow), a skin lesion that resembles pustular psoriasis? _____

Dactylitis, and asymmetric involvement of DIP's and nails suggests _____ or psoriatic arthritis

Patients who are likely to be on steroids for at least _____ should be offered bisphosphonates

Hint: time

NICE advise all women aged ≥ _____ years old & men aged ≥ 75 years old should be considered for assessment of osteoporosis fragility fractures

Osteoporosis risk factors: - _____ - Female (postmenopausal) - Family history - Chronic corticosteroids use - Low BMI

What is the first-line management of osteoporosis? _____

What is the most common organism that causes reactive arthritis? _____

_____ can mimic osteoporosis and should be ruled out

Hint: condition

What is the symptomatic treatment of reactive arthritis? _____ or intra-articular steroids

Osteoporosis is important because it can cause _____

Hint: main complication