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CM- Rheum -1- RA

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What is the peak onset for R.A.   age 25-45  
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Who suffers more from R.A. M or F   F>M 3:1  
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When is a women likely to experience relief from R.A.   improves during pregnancy and flares 4-6 weeks post partum  
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What effect does R.A. have on mortality rates in general   Pts with rheumatoid arthritis have higher mortality than Gen'l population  
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What are the classification criteria for R.A.   at least 4 of the following for >6wks; morning stiffness lasting >1hour, swelling in 3 or more joint areas, swelling in hand joints, symmetric joint swelling, rheumatoid nodules, rheumatoid factor, erosions or osteopenia on hand x-ray  
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What is the pathophysiology of R.A. I.e. what is the underlying cause   swollen inflamed synovial membrane  
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What is the pathognomonic cellular finding for R.A.   Pannus (hypertrophic Synovium)  
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What is the problem with pannus (hypertrophic Synovium)   normally synovium doesn't cover cartilage in R.A. you get invasion of synovium into the cartilage, tendons and ligaments  
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What joints are classically involved in R.A.   MCPs, PIPs (80%), Wrist 80%, Knee 80%, Ankle Subtalar 80%, MTPs 90%, shoulder 60%, C-Spine 40%, TMJ 30%  
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What joints are noticeably absent in involvement in R.A.   Spine except C-Spine  
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Which hand joint is spared in R.A.   DIP joints are typically spared  
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If you find ulnar deviations, interossei atrophy and subluxations what stage of R.A. is your patient in   advanced stages  
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Outside of the joint you can get signs and symptoms of R.A. name 5   Rheumatoid Nodules, Sjogren's syndrome, Felty's syndrome, vasculitis, Rheumatoid lung, cardiac disease, neuromyopathy, inflammatory eye disease, osteoporosis, lymphadenopathy, hyperviscosity, cryoglobulinemia, dermatologic, amyloidosis  
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If pt has rheumatoid nodules what other positive finding will you always find   Always Rheumatoid Factor +  
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Your pt presents with R.A. and sever neck pain radiating to occiput, have diminished motor power in arms/legs, dysesthesias of the fingers/feet, marble sensation in the limbs/trunk, jumping legs, disturbed bladder function what could be causing this   Myelopathic leading to spinal cord damage from degeneration of the C-SPINE  
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What is Sjogren's syndrome   autoimmune exocrinopathy, sicca symptoms (dry eyes, mouth, vagina, tracheo-bronchial dryness) associated with SS-A (RO) and SS-B (LA) antibodies and is tx symptomatically  
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What is the schirmer's test for   tests for tear production can help identify Sjogren's or other malfunction in tear formation  
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What are nail fold infarcts   small vessel vasculitis that can indicated R.A.  
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What lab findings are you likely to find in R.A.   + rheumatoid factor, Anti CCP antibody, Elevated ESR or CRP, Anemia, Thrombocytosis, ANA +, Hyperglobulinemia, Leukopenia/granulocytopenia, glucose in body fluids very low  
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Besides R.A. what other disease may show rheumatoid positive finding   Syphilis, sarcoidosis, SLE, SBE, T.B., Leprosy, Parasitic infections, Viral Disease, advanced age, autoimmune disease  
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What are the two areas of R.A. that we can effectively tx   alleviate pain, slow rate of joint damage  
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What is one of the limitations of DMARDs for tx of R.A.   high discontinuation rate (toxicity/efficacy) needs continued monitoring, has delayed onset of action  
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What type of drug are these- Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), Gold Compounds, Azathioprine (Imuran), D-Penicillamine (D-pen & Cuprimine), Cyclosporine (Sandimmune), Methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall), Leflunomide (Arava)   DMARDs  
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What are the pros of using methotrexate   long term clinical experience, favorable rate of continuing therapy, proven efficacy in moderate-severe RA  
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What are the Cons of using methotrexate   Lab Monitoring 4-8wks, Toxicities; hepatic, myelosuppression, pulmonary  
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What are the pros of using Leflunomide   Well absorbed PO, early onset of action, stabilized benefit for long-term use, selectively target autoimmune lymphocytes to reduces AEs  
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What are the cons of Using Leflunomide   Lack of Clinical Experience, Toxicities- hepatic, GI, Teratogenic  
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How does etanercept (Enbrel) help tx RA   Soluble TNA alpha receptor binds TNF-alpha a pro inflammatory cytokine helps reduce inflammation  
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When would etanercept be indicated   moderate to severe RA prior DMARDS failure  
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What are the adverse rxn from using etanercept   injection site reaction, infection (including TB), Cephalgia, Rhinitis  
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How does Infliximab (Remicade) work in tx of RA   Chimeric Monoclonal anti-TNF antibody, blocks action of TNF has rapid onset of action used in combo with MTX  
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When would Infliximab be indicated for use   Moderate to Severe RA with prior DMARDS failure  
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What are the adverse rxns of using Infliximab (Remicade) in RA   URI, cephalgia and Nausea, Increased incidence of TB  
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How does Adalimumab (Humira) work in tx of RA   Fully humanized monoclonal anti-TNF antibody blocks action of TNF, used in combo with MTX, rapid onset of action  
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When would you use Adalimumab in tx of RA   moderate to severe RA prior DMARDS failure  
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What are the s/e to using Adalimumab (Humira)   URI, Cephalgia, Nausea, increased incidence of TB  
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