Joint Disorders

Question 1

Is reactive arthritis usually symmetric or asymmetric

Answer 1

asymmetric

Question 2

is reactive arthritis inflammatory or non inflammatory

Answer 2

inflammatory

Question 3

what are the treatment steps in someone with reactive arthritis?

Answer 3

-NSAIDS
-intra-articular steroids
-oral steroids
-DMARDs

Question 4

is osteoarthritis an inflammatory arthritis?

Answer 4

no

Question 5

what does prednisone (high or low) is suitable for polymyalgia rheumatica?

Answer 5

low (20mg per day) - if pt doesn’t respond, reconsider diagnosis

Question 6

what should you prescribe alongside long-term oral steroids?

Answer 6

-gastric protection
-bone protection