Rheumatology Cases & Quizzes

• 25-Year-Old With Joint Pain and Lightheadedness A 25-year-old presents with lightheadedness, dyspnea, vague joint aches, and fatigue. Her husband recalls that she had an itchy rash after playing outside with their kids. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, November 22, 2023
• Rapid Rx Quiz: TNF Inhibitors Are you aware of the most recent research into tumor necrosis factor inhibitors and their indications, efficacy, and adverse effects? Take this short quiz to find out.
  Medscape, October 20, 2023
• A 44-Year-Old Woman With a Chicken Coop Has Dyspnea and Cough A 44-year-old woman reports progressive dyspnea and cough that produces yellow sputum. Significant exposures include a chicken coop that is regularly cleaned and a hot tub. Do you know what's wrong?
  Medscape, October 17, 2023
• A 43-Year-Old With Painful, Discolored Toes A 43-year-old woman presents with a 1-month history of painful, discolored toes. She denies any trauma to her feet, recent illnesses, or surgical interventions. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, October 04, 2023
• Recurrent Fractures in a 25-Year-Old Graduate Student She presents with acute pain in her left heel. For the past 3 days, she has avoided placing pressure on the heel because of the pain.
  Medscape, September 29, 2023
• Rapid Review Quiz: Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications and Risk Factors Do you know the latest research in rheumatoid arthritis? Find out with this short quiz.
  Medscape, September 25, 2023
• Rapid Rx Quiz: Rheumatoid Arthritis Do you know important clinical considerations for rheumatoid arthritis? Test yourself with this short quiz.
  Medscape, September 15, 2023
• Fact or Fiction: Rheumatoid Arthritis Are you up to date on rheumatoid arthritis? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, September 15, 2023
• Skill Checkup: A Woman With Darker and Larger Lesions A 49-year-old woman has a history of mild psoriasis on her groin, underarms, and under her breasts. These areas have become darker red and increased in size. How would you manage this patient?
  Medscape, September 11, 2023
• Rapid Rx Quiz: Psoriasis Medications Find out if you are up on the latest research and data on new psoriasis medications with a short quiz.
  Medscape, September 05, 2023
• Chest Pain and Papules in a 37-Year-Old A 37-year-old man presents with chest pain that started upon exertion but now occurs at rest. He also has yellowish papules near his eye and on his elbows. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, August 30, 2023
• Rapid Review Quiz: Ankylosing Spondylitis Are you up to date on the most recent research into ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis? Test yourself with a short quiz.
  Medscape, August 23, 2023
• Rapid Review Quiz: Coffee and Health Dive into the latest research on coffee and health and find out how it might affect your patients. Test yourself with a short quiz.
  Medscape, August 16, 2023
• Intense Abdominal Pain After a Night of Partying A 24-year-old presents with sudden right lower quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. He mentions what he describes as a 'wild' party 4 days ago. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, August 10, 2023
• A 59-Year-Old Woman With Painful Rash on Her Elbows A 59-year-old woman first presented with a pruritic and painful rash; however, further disease manifestations continue to emerge. Are you able to make this diagnosis?
  Medscape, August 03, 2023
• Rapid Review Quiz: Rheumatoid Arthritis Are you aware of the latest research on rheumatoid arthritis, including which beverage is associated with it and patients' risk for cardiovascular disease? Test yourself with this quiz.
  Medscape, July 25, 2023
• A Wine Drinker With Groin Pain After Gardening A 64-year-old woman presents to her family physician's office with worsening hip and groin pain. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, July 20, 2023
• Lower Back Pain and Stiffness in a 26-Year-Old A 26-year-old man presents with lower back pain and low-grade fever. The pain is intermittent, achy, and usually worse in the morning than it is later in the day or evening. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, July 17, 2023
• Chronic Productive Cough in a 42-Year-Old Woman A 42-year-old woman with a chronic productive cough is repeatedly treated for pneumonia. At her latest follow-up, she reports intermittent dyspnea and fatigue. What's the diagnosis?
  Medscape, June 30, 2023
• Rapid Rx Quiz: Osteoporosis Drugs Do you know key information about drugs used to prevent osteoporotic fractures, including updated recommendations, indications, and adverse effects? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, June 20, 2023