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What is the cornerstone of treatment for lupus?
What is the cornerstone of treatment for lupus?
- Glucocorticoids
- Cytotoxic agents
- Hydroxychloroquine (correct)
- Immunosuppressive agents
What should be done for all patients with lupus?
What should be done for all patients with lupus?
- Use of immunosuppressive agents
- Monitoring by family physicians
- Referral to a rheumatologist
- Education, counseling, and support (correct)
When should severe cases of lupus be referred to a rheumatologist?
When should severe cases of lupus be referred to a rheumatologist?
- Mild cases can be monitored by family physicians (correct)
- When glucocorticoids are not effective
- When cytotoxic agents are needed
- When coordination between rheumatologists and family physicians is important
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Study Notes
- Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease that affects multiple systems.
- Family physicians should be familiar with its manifestations for early diagnosis and monitoring.
- The American College of Rheumatology has 11 criteria for diagnosis.
- All patients with lupus should receive education, counseling, and support.
- Hydroxychloroquine is the cornerstone of treatment.
- Low-dose glucocorticoids can be used to treat most manifestations of lupus.
- Immunosuppressive and cytotoxic agents may be used for severe cases.
- Mild cases can be monitored by family physicians.
- Severe cases should be referred to a rheumatologist.
- Coordination between rheumatologists and family physicians is important for optimal treatment.
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