Zusammenfassung der Ressource
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Which is the best clinical feature to differentiate ankylosing spondylitis from mechanical back pain?
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A. Loss of lumbar lordosis
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B. Morning stiffness
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C. Pain radiating to thigh
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D. Age of onset
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E. Reduced lumbar movement
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A 60 year old male presents with a background of left knee osteoarthritis presents with new onset left knee and posterior lower leg pain. The pain is worse on dorsiflexion.
What is the most likely pathology?
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A 30 year old woman presents with bilateral proximal muscle weakness. She is noted to have blanching of the fingers, especially in cold weather.
Anti-Jo: positive
ANA positive
CK 2000s
ESR 60
EMG: myopathic changes
The presence of which of the following conveys the worst prognosis?
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A) Dysphagia
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B) Skin rash
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C) CK >2000 (>10xULN)
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D) ILD
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E) Raynaud’s Phenomenon
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30F presents with polyarthralgia and fatigue. Which of the following conditions is a negative ANA most useful for ruling out?
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A 66yo female presents with hand pain. This is an x-ray. What is the diagnosis?
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With respect to osteoarthritis of the knee, which of the following is most effective in long-term management of pain?