Rheumatology and Immunology — Flashcards

What HLA subtypes are associated with SLE? _____ and DR3

_____ antibody is specific for rheumatoid arthritis

Polyarteritis nodosa may present with _____ pain and melena due to involvement of the mesenteric artery

_____-myositis is associated with increased risk for occult malignancy

Antibodies to spliceosomal snRNPs, also known as _____ antibodies, are highly specific for SLE

Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis is a _____ vessel vasculitis that can be seen in patients with HCV

_____ transplant rejection can be prevented/reversed with immunosuppressants

_____ arteritis is associated with a weak or absent pulse in the upper extremity

Macrophage activation syndrome presents with _____triglyceridemia and extreme hyperferritinemia

Diffuse scleroderma is associated with _____ and anti-RNA Polymerase III antibodies