SLE Flashcards
1
Q
Signs
A
Photo sensitivity, rash, sickness
2
Q
Explain Raynaud’s phenomenon
A
A sequence of pallor, then cyanosis
3
Q
Hair manifestation
A
Alopecia
4
Q
Musculoskeletal feature?
A
Polyarthritis with mild morning stiffness
5
Q
Renal manifestation?
A
Lupus nephritis
6
Q
Labs?
A
Anemia, elevated ESR
7
Q
Women with child bearing potential should be screened for?
A
Antiphospholipid and anti-Ro antibodies
8
Q
What do we give pregnant women with SLE?
A
low dose aspirin + lmwh
9
Q
Treatment
A
Not much, but give hydroxychloroquine for controlling the mucotaneous and articular manifestations
10
Q
Should the patient have lots of SLEx , what’s the aggressive treatment approach?
A
Oral prednisolone and IV Methylprednisolone
