Autoimmunity Flashcards
0
Q
T or F
SLE affects more men than women
A
F
1
Q
Chronic, remitting and relapsing, often febrile illness char by injury to skin, joints, kidney and serosal membranes
A
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
2
Q
One of the criteria for SLE diagnosis is presence of skin disorder. Which skin disorder is not taken into acct? A. Malar and discoid rashes B. Photosensitivity C. Melanoma D. Oral ulcers
A
C
3
Q
Which is not a diagnostic criteria of SLE? A. Arthritis B. Serositis C. Neurological disorder D. Xerostomia
A
D
4
Q
What is lupus nephritis?
A
Immune complex deposition in glomeruli, tubular capillaries and larger BVs
5
Q
Identify
Chronic inflammatory disease that affects primarily the joints but may involve extraarticular tissues
A
Rheumatoid arthritis
