Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Give two environmental factors for SLE.
A
Drugs (hydralazine, procainamide, minocycline, isoniazid, chlorpromazine)
UV light exposure
Smoking
2
Q
Name some constitutional symptoms for lupus.
A
Fever Arthralgia Weight loss Fatigue Poor appetite Night sweats
3
Q
Name some of the Tx for SLE.
A
Hydrochloroquine
Azathioprine
Mycophenolate
Prednisolone
IV cyclophosphamide (severe cases)
4
Q
Name some of the Tx for RA.
A
Methotrexate
Hydrochloroquine
Sulfasalazine
Leflunomide
Prednisolone
Methylprednisolone
5
Q
What is the pattern of arthritis in RA?
A
Symmetric polyarthritis