D.O.D #7 - Lupus

Question 1

maculopapular

Answer 1

flat to slightly raised rash

Question 2

photosensitive

Answer 2

very sensitive to sunlight/ultraviolet light -> can burn easily

Question 3

erythematous

Answer 3

abnormal redness of skin or mucous membranes due to inflammation

Question 4

how is lupus shaped?

Answer 4

“butterfly-shaped”

Question 5

what does an ESR do?

Answer 5

measures how quick/how fast RBC settle in a test tube in 1 hour

Question 6

what ESR is normal?

Answer 6

0-10mm/hr -> normal
11-99mm/hr -> inflammation (RBC stick together and fall faster)
inflammation can indicate: allergic, arthritis, overly active immune system

Question 7

proteinuria

Answer 7

protein in the urine

Question 8

hematuria

Answer 8

blood in the urine

Question 9

eosinophil

Answer 9

allergic reaction from inflammation

Question 10

anti-smith

Answer 10

highly specific anti-body for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Question 11

anti-dsDNA

Answer 11

produced when immune system fails to distinguish “self” and “non-self” cells; measures amount of antibody to double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in the blood

Question 12

is lupus auto immune?

Answer 12

yes, lupus is auto immune; meaning the immune system attacks the healthy tissue in your own body

Question 13

what causes inflammation with lupus?

Answer 13

antibodies attach to normal cells = WBC attacks them as if they were antigens

Question 14

lupus symptoms (specific):

Answer 14

“butterfly rash,” arthritis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, pleurisy (pain from deep breathing (outer lining of lungs are inflamed)), lupus nephritis; flare-ups of symptoms may be caused by photosensitivity

occurs when the immune system attacks different parts of the body

Question 15

arthritis

Answer 15

joints become inflamed or swollen

Question 16

raynaud’s phenomenon

Answer 16

fingers become cold and turn blue/white

Question 17

pleurisy

Answer 17

pain from deep breathing (outer lining of lungs is inflamed)

Question 18

lupus nephritis

Answer 18

when WBC makes antibodies that attach to DNA from worn cells; attachment = immune complex that can lodge in kidney’s and cause inflammation

Question 19

lupus symptoms (general)

Answer 19

extreme fatigue, headaches, fever, anemia, swelling of legs, feet, hands, and skin (around eyes), muscle pain and weakness, hair loss

Question 20

anemia

Answer 20

reduced number of RBC in the blood

Question 21

Lupus can be known as “_______”

Answer 21

“the great imitator” because it has many symptoms that are in other health problems

Question 22

is there a cure for SLE?

Answer 22

no, there is NO CURE

Question 23

how do you prevent flare-ups?

Answer 23

avoid direct sunlight and wear sunscreen outside

Question 24

lupus medication

Answer 24

Anti-inflammatory drugs:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), anti-malarial drugs,

Immune system suppressing drugs:
Corticosteroids

Question 25

types of lupus:

Answer 25

Discoid Lupus and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Question 26

Discoid Lupus:

Answer 26

limited to skin -> symptoms = rash/round red patches on face, scalp, trunk, extremities; does not involve internal organs, but rash may come w/ joint aches

Question 27

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Answer 27

affects any organ or organ system -> leads to inflammation

Question 28

how do you diagnose lupus?

Answer 28

blood tests, other diagnostic studies

Question 29

SLE symptoms:

Answer 29

fever, fatigue, weight loss, joint and muscle pain, swollen glands, hair loss, nausea and vomiting, and butter-fly rash

Question 30

staphylococcus

Answer 30

round bacteria that grows in clusters

Question 31

streptococcus

Answer 31

round bacteria in strips