Rheumatic Disorders And Pregnancy

Question 1

chronic rheumatoid arthritis), a disease of connective tissue with joint inflammation and contracture, is most
likely the result of an autoimmune response

Answer 1

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Question 2

pathology involves synovial membrane destruction, inflammation with
effusion, swelling, erythema, and painful motion of the joints
 granulation tissue can fill the joint space

Answer 2

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

Question 3

Tx of RA

Answer 3

a. corticosteroids
b. NSAIDs
c. aspirin

Question 4

use of _____________ (prolonged) may cause bleeding at birth and
prolonged pregnancy. it also interfere with prostaglandin synthesis

Answer 4

salicylates

Question 5

in RA, infant may be born with a ____________ and may also experience premature closure of the ________________ because of the drug’s effects.

Answer 5

bleeding defect

ductus arteriosus

Question 6

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

In the kidneys, fibrin deposits develop, plugging and blocking the glomeruli and leading to ______ and _____.

Answer 6

necrosis and scarring

Question 7

in SLE, thickening of collagen tissue in the blood vessels causes ___________.

Answer 7

vessel obstruction

Question 8

Tx of SLE

Answer 8

a. corticosteroid
b. NSAIDs
c. heparin
d. salicylates