Lupus Patient Education Activity
Babanee
LupusImmune2.pptxImmune System: Systemic Lupus Erythematous
ADULTH Health 2 Teaching Team
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STRESS!
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Fatigue
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Diagnostic Labs
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A in “brain” = ANA
I = other Immunologic labs
dsDNA
Serum complements (C3, C4)
Cutaneous Manifestations of SLE
Oral ulcers
Photosensitivity
Malar rash
Discoid rash
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Other Manifestations in SLE
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Arthritis = A in SOAP
Blood
Anemia
Thrombocytopenia
Leukopenia OR leukocytosis
Neurologic
Psychosis
Seizures
Complications of SLE
Serositis
Pericarditis and myocarditis
Renal involvement
Medications for SLE
NSAIDs
corticosteroids
methotrexate
hydroxychloroquine
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Prevent infection
Reduce stress
Don’t smoke
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