- Swan-Neck & Boutonniere Defirmities (hand & wrist)
- Rheumatoid Nodules (wrist and hand)
- Most likely Dx: - ?Joint pain through whole ROM, non-inflammatory, with bony enlargement and crepitus.
- What type of Birefringence do MSU crystals have in gout?
- Hydroxychloroquine is an antimalarial commonly used as a DMARD (to treat RA). The significant side effect to be monitored for is - ?
- Red Flag Dx - ?Nocturnal pain in a single joint in a younger person.
- CREPITUS is found in what percentage of OA?10%? 50%? 90%
- Most likely Dx - ?Joint pain through whole ROM,Red, warm, exquisitely tender, febrile / toxic.
- Should ARTHROCENTESIS be done if the patient is on warfarin?Should it be done if there is superimposed cellulitis?
- Antihypertensive B Blocker (Metropolol, propranolol, timolol)
- Polyethylene glycol - PEG 3350 (MiraLax)