OA : Joints affected and typical history
Signs of OA in the hands
Signs of OA on X-ray
What are the non pharmacological management options for OA?
Pharmacological management options of OA ?
RA : presentation and typical joints affected
what antibodies are tested for in RA?
what are hand signs seen in advanced RA disease ?
What X-ray changes are seen in RA?
How is a flare or initial presentation of RA managed ?
Short term steroids (oral or IM)
what is the stepwise management of RA?
what two cDMARDS are deemed safest for RA management in pregnancy ?
when are biological therapies considered for RA management and give examples
How often is methotrexate given and what is given alongside it on a different day ?
Give 4 SE of methotrexate
Give 4 SE of sulfasalazine
Give a SE specific to leflunomide
Give 3 SE of hydroxychloroquine
What is a unique SE of anti-TNF medication ?
Reactivation of TB
Give 2 SE of rituximab
How is response to treatment monitored in RA
what are the typically features of ankylosing spondylitits ?
Give 6 conditions associated with ank. spond
what is seen on examination in ank. spond?