Sjogrens Flashcards
1
Q
what is affected in sjogrens?
A
exocrine glands
lacrimal and salivary
2
Q
symptoms
A
dry mucous membranes
mouth, eyes, vagina
3
Q
what is secondary sjogrens?
A
related to SLE or RA
4
Q
antibody association
A
anti Ro and anti La
5
Q
what test is done in sjogrens?
A
schirmers test
6
Q
schirmers test
A
folded piece of filter paper under lower eyelid
tears
7
Q
management
A
artificial tears and saliva
lubricants
sugar free gum
hydroxychloroquine
8
Q
complications
A
eye infections - conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers
oral - candida and cavities
candidiasis
9
Q
systemic complications
A
pneumonia NHL peripheral neuropathy vasculitis renal impairment
10
Q
who is mostly affected?
A
middle aged women
autoimmune
11
Q
dry mouth
A
xerostomia
