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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus correct answers Chronic and progressive, no cure. Remissions and flare ups. Autoimmune process. Leading cause of death is kidney injury. More common in women. Drug induced. (ex. hydralazine) May need kidney transplant. Know drug history. SLE correct answers Affects: skin**, cardio, pulmonary, renal**, musculoskeletal. Butterfly rash (exacerbation) Muscle atrophy. Facial rash. Raynaud's in fingers (pale, blue, red) Abnormal sunlight sensitivity Joint pain Tell to wear long sleeves. SLE correct answers Inflamed red rash and discoid lesions. Nephritis (watch BUN, Cre) Pericarditis Pleural effusions Raynaud's Abd pain Joint inflammation Fever - flare up Fatigue Anorexia Blood clots - give enoxaparin SLE correct answers None specific diagnostic criteria Pancytopenia Anti Ro-AnitSmith May have false positive VDRL (venireal) SLE correct answers Topical cortisone Chronic steroid therapy - weight gain Immunosuppressive therapy "Symptom" driven Skin protection - avoid sunlight, SPF 30 or higher, use of mild soap for cleansing, Dry thoroughly. PD correct answers 4 Cardinal signs: tremor at rest, rigidity, akinesia, postural instability.