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What are the two most common rheumatologic autoimmune diseases?
What are the two most common rheumatologic autoimmune diseases?
- Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis (correct)
- Fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis
- Sjögren's syndrome and lupus
- Lupus and gout
Why are autoimmune rheumatologic diseases difficult to diagnose?
Why are autoimmune rheumatologic diseases difficult to diagnose?
- Overlap in symptoms from one disease to another
- Overlap of laboratory test results
- Not all patients will have the expected autoantibodies
- All of the above (correct)
What is the classic screening test for lupus?
What is the classic screening test for lupus?
- C-reactive protein (CRP)
- Rheumatoid factor (RF)
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
- Antinuclear antibody (ANA) (correct)
In the context of Lupus, which staining pattern may be observed in FANA?
In the context of Lupus, which staining pattern may be observed in FANA?
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Under which type of hypersensitivity response is the autoimmune mechanism responsible for Lupus categorized?
Under which type of hypersensitivity response is the autoimmune mechanism responsible for Lupus categorized?
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