Lupus, Seronegative Spondyloarthropathies, pedatric arthropathies Flashcards
what are the 2 most helpful clinicla clues for diagnosis
joint pattern
presence of absence of extraarticular manifestations
lupus is a ______________ disorder
inflammatory autoimmune
lupus mostly affects
women of colour in reproductive years
those with family hx
those with environmental RFs like smoking and IV light exposure
what are some environmental RFs that affect lupus
smoking= triggers
UV light = exacerbates
describe the pathophys of lupus
production of antibodies to nuclear, cytoplasmic, cell surface, and soluble antigens = systemic inflammation
lupus manifesting as skin nd joint sx is considered
cutaneous lupus erythematosus
lupus presenting in organs + as life threatening disease is considered
systemic lupus erythematosus
pattern of lupus presentation
usually relapsing- remitting
can be continuous
what are the 4 constitutional sx of lupus
fever, anorexia, malaise, weight loss
skin findings in lupus (4)
malar rash or discoid rash
photosensitivity
painless mucous membrane lesions (during exacerbation)
alopecia- patchy or diffuse
which is more common? a malar or discoid rash
discoid
erythematous raised patches with adherent keratotic scale that can cause scarring is
discoid rsah
sharply demarcated, fixed erythema over cheeks and nose, sparing the nasolabial folds is
mlar rash
what are some clinical joint findings in lupus
symmetrical, polyarticular, with or without active synovitis
less severe, less swelling, shorter morning stiffness than RA
reducible swan neck deformities (erosive chnges rare)
muscle sx in lupus
myalgia, myositis, tendonitis
renal rx of lupus
glomerulonephritis
interstitial nephritis
lupus is characterized by production of various autoantibodies, describe their spec + sens
ANA: v sensitive, not spec
anti-dsDNA: v spec, not sens
smith: v spec, not sens
APL: predicts thrombosis
what are some lab findings you may see i nlupus
ANA
anti-dsDNA
smith
APL
hypocomplementemia
hematologic: anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia
hematuria, proteinuria (renal disease)
mildly elevated ESR, CRP
name 7 drugs/ classes associated with lupus
hydralazine, isoniazid, procaainamide, chlorpromazine, minocyclone
TNFi
PPIs
what are some features more common to drug induced lupus than SLE
sex ratio equal, tends to affect older people
renal, CNS features absent
ANA positive but no hypocomplementemia + dsDNA Ab negative
clinical features and lab abnormalities disappear when drug withdrawn
name 5 complications of lupus
accelerated atherosclerosis
ESRD
infections
osteoporosis and avasculaar necrosis
mlignncy
nonphram lupus tx
avoid prolonged sun exposure + use sunscreen
tobacco cessation
calcium + vit D
lupus pharm TX
NSAIDs PRN
antimalarials (hydroxychloroquine) for lupus rash and joint sx- is the core drug tx for lupus
steroids
immunomodulators
immunosuppressants for renal disease
what is the core drug tx for pts with lupus
antimalarials like hydroxychloroquine
max dose of hydroxychloroquine
5mg/kg/d
topical steroids in lupus are used for
cutaneous manifsetations
when are oral steroids used in lupus
systemic complications
what is an alternative to topical hydrocortisone in lupus
calcineurin inhibitors
5 immunomodulators used in lupus
MTX, ASA
belimumab
nifrlumab
deucravacitinib
when are immunosuppressants used in lupus
in renal disease
4 immunosuppressants used in lupus
cyclophosphamide, mycophenolate mofetil, cyclosporine, belimumab
lupus treatment with ntiphospholipid sx
anticoagulation