N151 EXAM 3 SLE QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ANSWERS
systemic lupus erythematosus - ANSWER Chronic inflammatory autoimmune connective
tissue disease
Etiology - ANSWER Genetic, Environmental, Hormonal, Viruses, Bacteria, Chemicals,
Drugs, UV light
Pathophysiology - ANSWER Altered immune fxn, Abnormal B&T cell fxn, inflammation
causing tissue damage, swelling, and pain
Types - ANSWER Systemic, Drug induced, Discoid
Symptoms - ANSWER Fatigue, Fever, weight loss, Myalgias & Arthralgias, Butterfly rash,
photosensitivity rashes, DLE
DX testing - ANSWER Anti DNA, CBC, UA, IgG antibody, Creatinine & BUN, ANti-SM
MEDS - ANSWER NSAIDS, Salicylates, Topical Corticosteroids, DMARDS, Biologic
agents, high dose corticosteroids
Side effects - ANSWER GI, Ocular, Liver, Bladder abnormalities, Immunosuppressed,
anemia, headaches, rash, alopecia, mouth sores, dyspnea, cough
Non-Pharm treatment - ANSWER OT, PT, Massage, Yoga, TENS unit, Music therapy,
Acupuncture, heat/cold, exercise, rest, weight management
Risk factors - ANSWER women, AA, hispanics, native american, native hawaiian, asian
systemic lupus erythematosus - ANSWER Chronic inflammatory autoimmune connective
tissue disease
Etiology - ANSWER Genetic, Environmental, Hormonal, Viruses, Bacteria, Chemicals,
Drugs, UV light
Pathophysiology - ANSWER Altered immune fxn, Abnormal B&T cell fxn, inflammation
causing tissue damage, swelling, and pain
Types - ANSWER Systemic, Drug induced, Discoid
Symptoms - ANSWER Fatigue, Fever, weight loss, Myalgias & Arthralgias, Butterfly rash,
photosensitivity rashes, DLE
DX testing - ANSWER Anti DNA, CBC, UA, IgG antibody, Creatinine & BUN, ANti-SM
MEDS - ANSWER NSAIDS, Salicylates, Topical Corticosteroids, DMARDS, Biologic
agents, high dose corticosteroids
Side effects - ANSWER GI, Ocular, Liver, Bladder abnormalities, Immunosuppressed,
anemia, headaches, rash, alopecia, mouth sores, dyspnea, cough
Non-Pharm treatment - ANSWER OT, PT, Massage, Yoga, TENS unit, Music therapy,
Acupuncture, heat/cold, exercise, rest, weight management
Risk factors - ANSWER women, AA, hispanics, native american, native hawaiian, asian
