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1
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population at highest risk for SLE

A

women in their reproductive years

2
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Diagnosis of SLe

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at least four of the 11 criteria

3
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what are the eleven criteria for SLE

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malar rash, discoid rash, photosensitivity, oral ulcers, arthritis, serositis, glomerulonephritis, neurologic disorder, hematologic disorder, ANA, immune disorder

4
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Which autoantibodies are specific for SLE

A

anti-dsDNA (nephritis), Anti-Sm

5
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which Aab signifies nephritis? clotting dz? dry eyes/mouth/photosensitivity? Arthritis/myositis/lung dz?

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dsDNA; antiphospholipid; anti SSA and SSB; anti-RNP

6
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leading causes of mortality in SLE

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heart dz, malignancy, infection

7
Q

side effects of immunosuppressants

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infection, cancer, infertility

8
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side effects of corticosteroids

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infections, osteoporosis, hyperglycemia, hypertension