Lupus Flashcards
1
Q
What is Lupus
A
Autoimmune connective tissue inflammatory disorder
2
Q
Systemic lupis commonly occurs more in?
A
Women
Asian, African, Carribbean and Hisapnic
Young to Mid Aged Adults
3
Q
Systemic Lupus is characterised by?
A
Anti Nuclear Antibodies (ANA)
4
Q
Presentation of Systemic Lupus?
A
Fatigue
Weight Loss
Arthralgia
Myalgia
Fever
Photosensitive Butterfly Malar Rash
Lymphadenopathy
SOB
Peluritic chest pain
Oedema
5
Q
Systemic Lupus Investigations
A
FBC
CRP and ESR
Urinalysis and Urine Protein; Creatine Ratio
Renal Biopsy
ANA and Anti DSNA
6
Q
Anti centromete antibodies are associated with?
A
Limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis
7
Q
Management of Lupus
A
Hydroxychloroquine
NSAIDS
Steroids
DMARDS
