connective tissue disorders

Question 1

systemic lupus erythematosus

Answer 1

autoantibody production damaging multiple systems including the kidney, lung, cardiac, etc

Question 2

management of patient with SLE

Answer 2

see pg 405 in blue book

Question 3

rheumatoid arthritis - can it effect more than the joints and how to manage

Answer 3

yes can effect other body systems page 406 and
how to manage patient - pg 407

Question 4

obesity and pulmonary implications

Answer 4

restrictive pattern because of weight, and rapid oxygen desaturation following induction