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Published	10/02/2024	Both hands like thisworse in the morningDiagnosis?
Published	10/02/2024	Investigations for RA?
Published	10/02/2024	List three features on this x-ray that support the most likely diagnosis
Published	10/02/2024	How to differentiate SLE arthritis from RA? (clinically)
Published	10/02/2024	What are the four catgeories diagnostic criteria for RA?
Published	10/02/2024	Indicators of poor prognosis for rheumatoid arthritis
Published	10/02/2024	When to refer for rheumatoid arthritis?
Published	10/02/2024	What type of exercise is beneficial for all stages or RA?
Published	10/02/2024	Patient comes back from rheumatologist prescribed with methotrexate 10mg once weekly for new diagnosis RA but the silly sausage forgot to prescribe so…
Published	10/02/2024	MethotrexateWhat would you need to counsel someone on about use of this drug (5)
Published	10/02/2024	What supplement has evidence for anti-inflamamtory properties in RA?Dose and how long to take for effect?
Published	10/02/2024	List 4 symptoms of PMR
Published	10/02/2024	PMRWhat would you expect the following to be?ESRRFCRPanti-CCP
Published	10/02/2024	Examination features of fibromyalgia? (3)
Published	10/02/2024	Management (non-pharm) of fibromyalgia? (3)
Published	10/02/2024	Pharmacological management of fibromyalgia?
Published	10/02/2024	What DXA BMD T-score warrants treatment for osteoporosis having sustained a colles # from a fall from a standing height
Published	10/29/2024	What DXA BMD T-score and history/clinical features make an individual 'Very High Risk' as per the Osteoporosis Risk Assessment guideline and necessita…
Published	10/02/2024	Osteoporosis: What 4 medication classes are adequate reason to look for Osteoporosis with DEXA Scan?
Published	10/02/2024	Osteoporosis: What diseases/conditions are associated with increased risk of developing osteoporosis and warrant a DEXA Scan? 6/11
Published	10/02/2024	Osteoporosis: Name 5/7 modifiable risk factors that are indications to use the FRAX tool to calculate major osteoporotic fracture risk?
Published	10/02/2024	Osteoporosis: A 75F with no prior fractures has a DEXA Scan T-score of -1.7. Unless she slumped to wedge compression # under the weight of the unneces…
Published	10/02/2024	What 3 management strategies are considered 'standard practice' in osteoporosis independent of outcome?
Published	10/08/2024	Pharmacological management of giant cell arteritis without evolving visual loss or recent transient visual loss? (2)
Published	11/03/2024	What type of crystals are seen under the microscope in 1. gout 2. pseudogout
Published	11/03/2024	What WCC on microscopy of a joint aspirate is generally taken to be strongly suggestive of septic arthritis?
Published	11/03/2024	Post joint aspirate of a monoarthritis - sterile but inflammatory joint fluid without crystals. What further lab tests should be considered? (6/6)
Published	11/03/2024	arthritis + urethritis + conjunctivitis +/- iritis =
Published	11/03/2024	weakness + arthralgia + myalgia + violaceous facial rash =
Published	11/03/2024	How is gout diagnosed
Published	11/03/2024	By what dose and frequency is allopurinol uptitrated? (for most)
Published	11/03/2024	What is the target uric acid concentration in 1. gout & 2. gout with tophi
Published	11/03/2024	What is the second line agent indicated in gout treatment? And what is the one other clinical situation it is seen?
Published	11/03/2024	How frequently & with what bloods should patients on MTX be reviewed?
Published	11/03/2024	What are 3/4 long term complications of untreated PMR?
Published	11/03/2024	What 3 features (clinical & biochemical) are usually present in PMR?
Published	11/03/2024	What is the treatment of patients with GCA 1. with and 2. without evolving visual loss?
Published	11/03/2024	Symptoms/Signs of Ross River virus 4/8
Published	11/03/2024	Arthritis MutilansAn arthritis sequelae affecting up to 5% of those with which inflammatory arthritis?
Published	11/03/2024	Key clinical features of ankylosing sponylitis?(Duration, temporal nature, relieving factors)
Published	11/03/2024	What are the clinical features of polymyosistis and dermatomyositis? (list 4, include peak age, chief complaint)
Published	11/03/2024	What is shown and what is it characterstic of?
Published	01/05/2025	Diagnostic investigations for polymyositis and dermatomyositis? (3)
Published	11/03/2024	Alternative way to diagnose gout in someone whom a joint aspirate is not feasible?
Published	11/03/2024	What is the rare, but serious adverse effect of allopurinol to counsel patients about and what is the management?
Published	11/03/2024	Clinical features of allopurinol hypersensitivity syndrome?
Published	11/03/2024	What two common cardiovascular medications can precipiate/worsen gout?
Published	11/03/2024	Management of asymptomatic hyperuricaemia?
Published	11/03/2024	Treatment for PMR? (include time-frames)
Published	11/03/2024	You suspect GCA and commence pred 40-60mg PO daily. What is the timeframe for temporal artery biopsy? (i.e. before the steroid affects the histology)
Published	11/03/2024	Prevention strategies for ocular trachoma? (4)
Published	11/03/2024	What are the three stages of ocular trachoma
Published	11/03/2024	Management of ocular trachoma?
Published	11/03/2024	Pharmacological management of fibromyalgia? (secon line if TCAs not tolerated)
Published	11/10/2024	What are the two components of ANA results?
Published	11/10/2024	ENA/ autoantibodies:Common in SLE?
Published	11/10/2024	ENA/ autoantibodies: Common in systemic sclerosis?
Published	11/10/2024	ENA/ autoantibodies:Common in Sjogren syndrome?
Published	11/10/2024	Connective tissue diseases (CTD)List 4 (non-specific) symptoms that might make you suspect a CTD may be present
Published	11/10/2024	What are the 11 criteria for SLE diagnosis? How many out of 11 must be present?
Published	11/10/2024	What medication is most commonly used for SLE?
Published	11/10/2024	List 4 complications of SLE
Published	11/10/2024	Limited (cutaneous) systemic sclerosis = CRESTWhat classic features are characteristic?
Published	11/10/2024	What are the main life-threatening complications of Systemic Sclerosis to be aware of?
Published	11/10/2024	What drugs are most likely to be implicated in Drug-induced lupus?
Published	11/17/2024	Lifestyle measures do decrease risk of gouty flares (4/7)
Published	11/21/2024	List 6 symptoms of scleroderma
Published	01/09/2025	Non-pharmacological management advice of a patient with Sicca symptoms (dry eyes/dry mouth)? (list three)
Published	12/08/2024	Stepwise treatment for dry eyes (3)
Published	12/08/2024	Differing from the RCH / etg guidelines, what do you do if an ATSI child doesn't improve after a few days of amoxil for AOMwoP
Published	12/08/2024	Management of tympanostomy tube otorrhoea?
Published	12/26/2024	Joitn aspirate reveals positively biregringent crystals and you suspect calcium pyrophosphate deposition (psuedogout)What next tests to order?
Published	12/26/2024	Give 3 examples of infection that may lead to reactive arthritis
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