Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases Flashcards
1
Q
what are antinuclear antibodies
A
antibodies produced in rheumatic autoimmune diseases which target self antigens
2
Q
which ARD produces rheumatoid factor as the autoantibody
A
rheumatoid arthritis
3
Q
what are the symptoms of an ARD disease
A
- bilateral swelling and joint pain in fingers and toe
- fatigue
- fever
- hair loss
- weight loss
- muscle weakness
- chest pain
4
Q
what is the treatment for SLE
A
lifestyle modifications e.g. suncream use
DMARDs
steroids
5
Q
what is reynauds
A
where blood flow to the fingers is blocked giving constantly blue/cyanotic fingers or fingers which are white then turn blue then back to red
