Deck 23: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Question 1

The majority of lupus patients are females who are diagnosed most frequently with symptoms between the ages of _____.

A) 8 and 13
B) 13 and 20
C) 20 and 39
D) 39 and 50

Answer 1

C

Question 2

According to the LUMINA study, myocarditis associated with SLE is most often seen in _____ women.

A) white
B) African American
C) Asian
D) Hispanic

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Focal lupus nephritis falls into which class of lupus nephritis?

A) Class I
B) Class III
C) Class V
D) Class VI

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Neonatal lupus syndrome includes _____ abnormalities.

A) lung
B) liver
C) intestinal
D) thyroid

Question 5

Which of these medications has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of SLE?

A) thiazolidinedione
B) mycophenolate mofetil
C) belimumab
D) corticosteroids

Question 6

Which statement about women with SLE is correct?

A) Ethnic and income differences appear to predict the type and use of insurance.
B) Single women scored higher in their physical function than women with a live-in partner.
C) Patients from a lower socioeconomic status are less likely to become disabled.
D) Approximately 25% have problems with hand function.

Question 7

SLE may affect almost any organ in the body.

Question 8

When a person has lupus, some immune cells may be overactive while others may be underfunctioning.

Question 9

Patients with juvenile onset of SLE typically have a higher bone mineral density (BMD) than age-matched populations.

Question 10

Older age at SLE onset is characterized by more rapid disease progression involving organ systems.

Question 11

Women diagnosed with SLE should not use low estrogen oral contraceptives as it can accelerate bone loss.

Question 12

List five of the criteria for an SLE diagnosis.

Question 13

What has been the main goal of SLE treatment?

Question 14

What is the Hassles index used for?

Question 15

Why is decreased compliance with treatment regimens considered more likely to occur in adolescents with SLE?