Autoimmune disease Newest Version with
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Is there a cure for autoimmune There is no cure for autoimmune diseases.
diseases?
What is the therapeutic When remission is not practical, treatment targets
strategy for become limited to reducing symptoms and improving
autoimmune diseases when
quality of life.
remission is not possible?
What do current strategies Current strategies aim to prevent or at least delay
for autoimmune diseases specific organ damage, which varies by disease.
aim to prevent?
What is the chief complaint Clinicians discuss the patient's symptoms, when they
and history of present illness started, and if they come and go.
in a patient evaluation?
Why is familial history Autoimmune diseases often run in families, so providers
important in evaluating ask about biological relatives with a history of these
autoimmune diseases? conditions.
What does a targeted exam The physical examination focuses on body areas where
focus on during a patient the patient is experiencing symptoms, checking for
evaluation? signs of inflammation or organ damage.
What preliminary labs are CBC with Diff, CRP, and ESR.
used to probe for
systemic inflammation?
, What is the purpose of the It is a common screening test that looks for
antinuclear antibody (ANA) autoantibodies as an indication of autoimmune
test? disease.
What does a positive ANA test It requires further investigation, as it can be found in 15-20% of
indicate? healthy individuals.
What happens if the ANA test More specific antibody panels may be ordered to identify a
is positive? particular disease.
What imaging techniques X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, or ultrasounds.
may be used to assess
organ involvement in
autoimmune diseases?
When might a tissue biopsy be To confirm a diagnosis and assess disease progression,
necessary in autoimmune such as with sarcoidosis or certain vasculitis
disease evaluation? syndromes.
What are the two main Symptomatic or replacement therapy and
approaches for treating immunosuppressive or immune- modulation therapy.
critical organ damage in
autoimmune diseases?
What is the conservative Reducing thyroxin production when hyperfunctioning.
approach for
organ-specific autoimmune
diseases like Graves'
disease?
What is the conservative Replacing the hormone after successive bouts have damaged the
approach for Hashimoto's thyroid.
disease?
What is the primary treatment Immunosuppressive therapy to prevent further damage to vital
for systemic autoimmune organs.
diseases like SLE?
What percentage of patients 60-70%.
initially respond to
immunosuppression in
autoimmune diseases?
What may happen to the The disease may progress or may stop responding to the drug
disease after initial used.
response to
immunosuppression?
complete questions and accurate detailed
answers \verified 100% Graded A+
Is there a cure for autoimmune There is no cure for autoimmune diseases.
diseases?
What is the therapeutic When remission is not practical, treatment targets
strategy for become limited to reducing symptoms and improving
autoimmune diseases when
quality of life.
remission is not possible?
What do current strategies Current strategies aim to prevent or at least delay
for autoimmune diseases specific organ damage, which varies by disease.
aim to prevent?
What is the chief complaint Clinicians discuss the patient's symptoms, when they
and history of present illness started, and if they come and go.
in a patient evaluation?
Why is familial history Autoimmune diseases often run in families, so providers
important in evaluating ask about biological relatives with a history of these
autoimmune diseases? conditions.
What does a targeted exam The physical examination focuses on body areas where
focus on during a patient the patient is experiencing symptoms, checking for
evaluation? signs of inflammation or organ damage.
What preliminary labs are CBC with Diff, CRP, and ESR.
used to probe for
systemic inflammation?
, What is the purpose of the It is a common screening test that looks for
antinuclear antibody (ANA) autoantibodies as an indication of autoimmune
test? disease.
What does a positive ANA test It requires further investigation, as it can be found in 15-20% of
indicate? healthy individuals.
What happens if the ANA test More specific antibody panels may be ordered to identify a
is positive? particular disease.
What imaging techniques X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, or ultrasounds.
may be used to assess
organ involvement in
autoimmune diseases?
When might a tissue biopsy be To confirm a diagnosis and assess disease progression,
necessary in autoimmune such as with sarcoidosis or certain vasculitis
disease evaluation? syndromes.
What are the two main Symptomatic or replacement therapy and
approaches for treating immunosuppressive or immune- modulation therapy.
critical organ damage in
autoimmune diseases?
What is the conservative Reducing thyroxin production when hyperfunctioning.
approach for
organ-specific autoimmune
diseases like Graves'
disease?
What is the conservative Replacing the hormone after successive bouts have damaged the
approach for Hashimoto's thyroid.
disease?
What is the primary treatment Immunosuppressive therapy to prevent further damage to vital
for systemic autoimmune organs.
diseases like SLE?
What percentage of patients 60-70%.
initially respond to
immunosuppression in
autoimmune diseases?
What may happen to the The disease may progress or may stop responding to the drug
disease after initial used.
response to
immunosuppression?
