Name that syndrome
Labs
Signs & Symptoms
Treatments
Patient Education
100
Chronic degenerative process affecting the synovial joints
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
100
An initial lab you would order if the patient presents with peripheral symmetrical PIP and MCP pain lasting more than 1 hour upon awakening
What is Rheumatoid Factor?
100
Pattern of joint pain in SLE
What is migratory?
100
First line medication in RA, SLE
What are NSAIDs, acetaminophen, aspirin?
100
Illness that can be controlled but cannot be cured
What is chronic illness?
200
Second most common and most destructive joint disease in US
What is rheumatoid arthritis?
200
Acute phase reactant test indicating inflammation which can be used to monitor inflammatory disorders of any cause
What is C-Reactive Protein? or ESR
200
Photosensitivity, malar rash, discoid rash, positive ANA, painless oral or nasal lesions
What are possible symptoms of SLE?
200
Durable medical equipment modality used to decrease pain, stabilize joints, and promote function
What are splints?
200
Lack of exercise, depression, poor nutrition
What are factors that contribute to pain?
300
Autoimmune disorder with 85% of cases being women in 20's - 30's
What is Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE)?
300
Synovial fluid analysis results: Color--clear Leukocytes/ml--<200 % of PMN<25% RBCs--low
What is a normal synovial fluid analysis?
300
Pain in 11 of 18 trigger points for at least 3 months
What are symptoms and diagnostic criteria of Fibromyalgia Syndrome?
300
Second line medication class used in RA, SLE
What are steroids?
300
Specialist to whom you might need to refer a patient with symptoms of autoimmune disorder
What is a rheumatologist?
400
Controversial pain syndrome that may be autoimmune but continues to be poorly understood
What is Fibromyalgia? or What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
400
ANA, U/A and antibody screens for double-stranded DNA
What are initial labs for diagnosis of SLE?
400
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, xerostomia, recurrent dental caries
What are symptoms of Sjogren's Syndrome?
400
DMARD
What is the acronym for Disease-Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs?
400
Modalities such as acupuncture, meditation, humor, herbal supplements
What is complimentary alternative medicine?
500
The possibly autoimmune disorder with overlapping symtomatology with FMS
What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
500
Rose-Bengal or fluorescein staining with slit lamp exam Labial gland biopsy Parotid sialography
What are diagnostic tests for Sjogren's Syndrome?
500
Lateral deformity of peripheral joints found in rheumatoid arthritis
What is ulnar deviation?
500
Mechanism of drugs such as Humira, Enbrel, Remicade, Cimzia
What is Tumor Necrosis Factor blockade?
500
OTC medications that decrease pharyngeal secretions should be avoided in this disorder
What is Sjogren's Syndrome?
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