22. SLE (Lupus) Flashcards
1
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What is SLE
A
- Inflammatory disease caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues
- affects joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs
2
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4 s/s SLE
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- fatigue
- joint pain
- rash
- fever
3
Q
Treatment of SLE
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- Prednisolone
- Methyloprednisolone