4 words used to describe systemic lupus erythematosis - Answers chronic
multisystem
inflammatory
auto-immune
systemic lupus erythematosis has a multifactorial origin that involves: - Answers genetic
environmental
hormonal
immunologic
SLE is an __ course with periods of remission and exacerbation - Answers unpredictable
excessive sun exposure can trigger - Answers SLE
SLE affects __ __ which surround our organs of movement - Answers serous membranes
what triggers SLE? - Answers exposure to UV light
stress
chemicals
toxins
any autoimmune can be caused by a __ - Answers virus
__ are 6-10 times more likely to develop SLE than men - Answers women
most common and serious type of lupus - Answers systemic lupus erythematosis
most common symptom of this lupus is a circular rash - Answers cutaneous lupus erythematosis
what lupus is limited to the skin with no organ damage - Answers cutaneous lupus erythematosis
can drugs induce symptoms of lips that are temporary - Answers yes
circulating immune complexes are deposited where? - Answers basement membranes of capillaries
__ system is activated and inflammation occurs - Answers complement
, usually the first sign of SLE - Answers joint & muscle pain
joints may be inflamed and warm to touch in symmetric or asymmetrical limbs? - Answers symmetrical
Like RA, SLE has __ stiffness - Answers morning
does SLE have low or high grade fever? - Answers low
SLE may cause what kind of sensitivity that causes a rash? - Answers light
because of its effects on bone marrow, what causes people with SLE to be prone to infections? -
Answers leukcytopenia (low WBC)
what is seek over areas exposed to sunlight (nose & cheeks) - Answers skin rash
coin shaped, round, crusty on sun exposed areas - Answers discoid lesions
SLE may cause oral and pharyngeal __ - Answers ulcers
SLE may cause transient __ - Answers alopecia
(grows back in remission)
SLE may cause inflammation of pleural sac that surrounds the lungs - Answers pleurisy
SLE may cause arrhythmias due to inflammation of __ __ - Answers pericardial sac
SLE may cause vasospasm under stress or cold - Answers raynaud syndrome
because SLE have antiphospholipid antibodies, they are predisposed to what? - Answers clots
SLE condition that may cause inflammation of the kidneys that can lead to AKF/CKF - Answers lupus
nephritis
GI S&S of SLE: - Answers abd. pain
N/V
dysphagia
hepatitis
pancreatitis
lupus hepatitis can cause lupus __ - Answers cirrhosis
neurological S&S of SLE: - Answers HA
seizures