Activity Overview
Rheum2Learn 2.0 is case-based, fundamental clinical rheumatology education for residents. Each interactive activity includes three patient cases that focus on the care and assessment of individuals with rheumatologic diseases.
In this activity, learn how to identify clinical manifestations, interpret test results, and develop a differential diagnosis and treatment plan for patients with inflammatory myopathies. Topics include myositis, abnormal hyperCKemia (CK), dermatomyositis, and anti-synthetase syndrome.
Rheum2Learn 2.0 Series
This activity is part of a series. See all activities in the series below.
Target Audience
Residents in training who may provide care for patients with rheumatic diagnoses in primary care, inpatient, critical care, and other clinical contexts.
The activity may also be of interest to medical students, fellows in training, advanced practice providers, practicing physicians, and other health care professionals who seek to strengthen their clinical knowledge of rheumatic diseases.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Differentiate among non-neuromuscular and neuromuscular causes of elevated hyperCKemia (CK) levels
Describe clinical history and physical exam to evaluate hyperCKemia
Propose appropriate laboratory studies to evaluate hyperCKemia
Recognize when appropriate to refer to neurology and/or rheumatology for evaluation
Describe physical exam maneuvers of the neuromuscular exam to assess weakness
Identify common skin findings associated with dermatomyositis
Explain the role of laboratory, imaging, and pathology in diagnosing dermatomyositis
Recognize association of dermatomyositis with malignancy (ovarian cancer) - paraneoplastic, malignancy screening
Formulate a differential for a patient with shortness of breath, cough, and fatigue
Describe clinical features of anti-synthetase syndrome
Explain the role of laboratory tests and imaging in diagnosing anti-synthetase syndrome
Recognize appropriateness of referral and hospital admission
Price
Registration is complimentary.
Credit Information
This activity is not eligible for credit.
Acknowledgement of Commercial Support
No commercial support was provided for this activity.
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