Rheumatology Flashcards
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How long must a pt with HSP be monitored for proteinuria?
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6 months total, weekly for 3m then monthly until 6m total
1
Q
3 antibodies most associated with Lupus
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Anti- ds DNA
Anti- smith
Antiphospholipid aka lupus anticoagulant - which is actually a procoagulant!?!
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Q
How long is low dose aspirin given for Kawasaki disease in pts without coronary involvement?
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Until acute phase reactants normalize
3
Q
ANA, anti-centromere and Scl-70 antibodies are related to what rheumatologic disease?
What two skin and lung complications are commonly seen?
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Scleroderma
Reynaud’s and restrictive/interstitial lung disease
