4-13: r/o midterm: RA
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 what is RA | systemic autoimmune disorder; inflammatory synovitis; erode and destroys articular cartilage |
| who is most affected | middle aged women |
| what joints are affected | hands, wrists, feet, ankles, bilaterally |
| how long must symptoms be going on | 6 weeks |
| what are MC symptoms | pain in morning, stiffness, swelling, systemic signs |
| what factor is + in RA | serum rheumatoid factor |
| what are common joint defomities in RA | bunions, hammer toes, ulnar driftic of carpi and MCPs, swan neck, boutonniere, carpal tunnel |
| varus = | bow legged |
| valgus = | knock kneed |
| what is episcleritits | anterior chamber of eye |
| what is systemic invovlement in RA | episcleritis, pulmonary interstitial disease, vascultis, dry eyes, pericarditis |
| where are rheumatoid nodules seen | extensor surface of arms |
| what factor is present but not specific for RA | rheumatoid factor |
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