CMN 574 EXAM 3 STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED PASS LATEST
VERSION
Anti-phospholipid syndrome dx
- igg / igm anticardiolipin
- antibodies beta-2 glycoprotein
- lupus anticoagulant
Anti-phospholipid syndrome tx
- warfarin maintain inr 2-3 for life
- hep subq + low dose aspirin in pregnancy
Raynaud syndrome s/s
- paroxysmal bilateral digital pallor + cyanosis
- aggravated by cold/emotional stress
- relieved by warmth
- chiefly affects fingers [rarely thumbs]
- can other affect toes, nose/ears
Raynaud syndrome initial phase
- excessive vasoconstriction
- well-demarcated digital pallor or cyanosis
,Raynaud syndrome recovery phase
- vasodilation [intense hyperemia and rubor]
- throbbing, paresthesia, pain, slight swelling
- attacks terminate spontaneously or upon return to warm room or
placing extremity under warm water
Primary raynaud syndrome
- benign
- affects young women
- appears between ages 15-30yr
- mildly progressive, symmetrical involvement of fingers of both
hands
- spasms are more frequent / prolonged
- does not cause digital pitting, ulceration, or gangrene
Secondary raynaud syndrome
- digital ulceration or gangrene
- earliest indicator is nail fold capillary abnormalities
Raynaud syndrome prevention
- wear gloves, warm shirts, coats
, - stop smoking
- don't take sympathomimetic drugs (decongestants, diet pills,
amphetamines)
Raynaud syndrome tx
- keep body warm
- rheumatology referral
- ccbs are 1st line
- xr nifedipine, amlodipine, felodipine, israipine, nisoldipine
- surgery [for secondary] cervical sympathectomy
Scleroderma prevalence
- rare, chronic disorder of diffuse fibrosis of skin and internal organs
- onset in 3rd-5th decade of life
- women more often affected
Scleroderma forms
- limited (80% of patients)
- diffuse (20% of patients)
Limited scleroderma
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED PASS LATEST
VERSION
Anti-phospholipid syndrome dx
- igg / igm anticardiolipin
- antibodies beta-2 glycoprotein
- lupus anticoagulant
Anti-phospholipid syndrome tx
- warfarin maintain inr 2-3 for life
- hep subq + low dose aspirin in pregnancy
Raynaud syndrome s/s
- paroxysmal bilateral digital pallor + cyanosis
- aggravated by cold/emotional stress
- relieved by warmth
- chiefly affects fingers [rarely thumbs]
- can other affect toes, nose/ears
Raynaud syndrome initial phase
- excessive vasoconstriction
- well-demarcated digital pallor or cyanosis
,Raynaud syndrome recovery phase
- vasodilation [intense hyperemia and rubor]
- throbbing, paresthesia, pain, slight swelling
- attacks terminate spontaneously or upon return to warm room or
placing extremity under warm water
Primary raynaud syndrome
- benign
- affects young women
- appears between ages 15-30yr
- mildly progressive, symmetrical involvement of fingers of both
hands
- spasms are more frequent / prolonged
- does not cause digital pitting, ulceration, or gangrene
Secondary raynaud syndrome
- digital ulceration or gangrene
- earliest indicator is nail fold capillary abnormalities
Raynaud syndrome prevention
- wear gloves, warm shirts, coats
, - stop smoking
- don't take sympathomimetic drugs (decongestants, diet pills,
amphetamines)
Raynaud syndrome tx
- keep body warm
- rheumatology referral
- ccbs are 1st line
- xr nifedipine, amlodipine, felodipine, israipine, nisoldipine
- surgery [for secondary] cervical sympathectomy
Scleroderma prevalence
- rare, chronic disorder of diffuse fibrosis of skin and internal organs
- onset in 3rd-5th decade of life
- women more often affected
Scleroderma forms
- limited (80% of patients)
- diffuse (20% of patients)
Limited scleroderma
