RA

Question 1

xray findings

Answer 1

subluxation
peri-articular osteopenia
soft tissue swelling
juxta-articualr erosions

Question 2

DAS score: remission

Answer 2

<2.6

Question 3

DAS score: mild disease

Answer 3

2.6 - 3.2

Question 4

DAS score: moderate disease

Answer 4

3.2-5.1

Question 5

DAS score: severe disease

Answer 5

> 5.1

Question 6

DAS score: DMARDs indicated

Answer 6

> 5.1

Question 7

Mx newly diagnosed RA

Answer 7

DMARD monotherapy using methotrexate, leflunomide or sulfasalasine ASAP

Question 8

response to treatment - no response

Answer 8

change in DAS < 0.7

Question 9

response to treatment - moderate response

Answer 9

change is DAS 0.7 - 1.2

Question 10

response to treatment - good response

Answer 10

change in DAD > 1.2

Question 11

Mx of renal complications of systemic sclerosis

Answer 11

ACEI