Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Flashcards

1
Q

Give two environmental factors for SLE.

A

Drugs (hydralazine, procainamide, minocycline, isoniazid, chlorpromazine)
UV light exposure
Smoking

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2
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Name some constitutional symptoms for lupus.

A
Fever 
Arthralgia 
Weight loss
Fatigue 
Poor appetite 
Night sweats
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3
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Name some of the Tx for SLE.

A

Hydrochloroquine
Azathioprine
Mycophenolate

Prednisolone

IV cyclophosphamide (severe cases)

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4
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Name some of the Tx for RA.

A

Methotrexate
Hydrochloroquine
Sulfasalazine
Leflunomide

Prednisolone
Methylprednisolone

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5
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What is the pattern of arthritis in RA?

A

Symmetric polyarthritis

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