Rheumatology & Haematology — Flashcards

_____ ethnicity is more commonly affected by SLE

SLE patients have a life expectancy approx. _____ years shorter than the general population.

Hint: How many?

A diagnostic criteria for SLE is ≥ _____ out of the 11 criteria

SLE causes of death: 1) _____ 2) infection (cytopaenias & immunosuppressive therapy) 3) renal disease 4) neurological (seizures)

SLE patients taking hydroxychloroquine should be monitored for _____

Patients with SLE should protect themselves from _____

What is the symptomatic management of SLE? _____

SLE clasically presents with _____, malar rash ("butterfly rash"), & constitutional symptoms

_____ endocarditis is due to sterile vegetations that arise in association with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Which antibody is sensitive for drug-induced lupus? _____