Rheumatologic / Vasculitis Flashcards
1
Q
Joint pain with daily, transient fever and rash
A
Think systemic JIA; treat with NSAIDs first line
2
Q
Henoch-Schönlein purpura develops worsening abdominal pain
A
GI complications (intussusception, ischemia)N
3
Q
Newborn presents with heart block
A
Neonatal lupus; check anti-Ro (SS-A) and anti-La (SS-B) antibodies
4
Q
How long after high-dose IVIG should you wait to give live vaccines?
A
11 months
5
Q
Most specific marker of SLE flare
A
Anti-dsDNA
