Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Question 1

What is systemic lupus?

Answer 1

An autoimmune disorder where the body attacks itself, causing reddening of the skin, and organ damage

Question 2

What are the four types of lupus?

Answer 2

Systemic lupus
Discoid lupus
Neonatal lupus
Drug-induced lupus

Question 3

What are the three steps of SLE?

Answer 3

1. Production of autoantibodies
2. Microvascular vasculopathy
3. Accumulation of collagen

Question 4

What are common signs of SLE?

Answer 4

Butterfly rash, Raynaud’s phenomenon, fatigue, weight loss, myalgia, pulmonary hypertension

Question 5

What is a common serological hallmark of SLE?

Answer 5

Antinuclear antibodies

Question 6

What are the top 3 symptoms reported in SLE?

Answer 6

Fatigue, joint pain, fuzzy head

Question 7

What are triggers of SLE?

Answer 7

Sunlight, stress, virus, sex hormones, drugs

Question 8

What does a Selena-Sledai score of 5 indicate

Answer 8

mild activity of SLE

Question 9

What are common questionnaires for SLE?

Answer 9

FACIT-fatigue, SF36

Question 10

What is a safe way to reduce fatigue in SLE?

Answer 10

Aerobic exercise

Question 11

What is the spoon theory in SLE?

Answer 11

Patients only have around 12 spoons a day and exercise should take into consideration the rest of the day