Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Definition Quiz
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What is the age range most commonly affected by SLE?

  • 6-16 years
  • 40-70 years
  • 20-40 years (correct)
  • 60-80 years
  • Which population group shows a higher prevalence of SLE?

  • Native Indians (correct)
  • Asians
  • Africans
  • Europeans
  • In which setting is the prevalence of SLE higher?

  • Mountainous regions
  • Urban areas (correct)
  • Suburban areas
  • Rural areas
  • Which gender tends to have higher morbidity and mortality in SLE?

    <p>Males</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current theory regarding the etiology of SLE?

    <p>Unclear and multifactorial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which environmental factor is considered a risk factor for SLE, especially in terms of disease severity?

    <p>Cigarette smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of systemic lupus erythematosus?

    <p>Production of pathogenic autoantibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus?

    <p>Varies from mild to severe organ involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor contributes to the rising incidence of systemic lupus erythematosus over the last few decades?

    <p>Improved diagnostic capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is more severely affected by systemic lupus erythematosus in terms of internal organ involvement?

    <p>Black individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In systemic lupus erythematosus, which gender shows a higher susceptibility to the disease?

    <p>Females are more affected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the major cause of mortality in systemic lupus erythematosus comparable to coronary artery disease?

    <p>Kidney involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely cause of thrombocytopenia in the text?

    <p>Combs positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is characterized by hemolytic normochromic normocytic anemia in the given text?

    <p>Anti-phospholipid syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a markedly elevated ESR value (>100) likely indicate in the text?

    <p>Kidney involvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test result is suggestive of lupus nephritis in the text?

    <p>Hematuria (&gt;5 RBC/HPF)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the significant findings associated with anti-phospholipid syndrome according to the text?

    <p>Recurrent abortions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which antibody is specifically mentioned to cross the placenta and potentially cause heart block in neonates in the text?

    <p>Congenital betamethasone antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of photosensitivity in Discoid MALAR RASH?

    <p>Atrophic scarring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of Discoid RASH?

    <p>Raised malar eminences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common indicator of Renal involvement in the context of the text?

    <p>Proteinuria &gt;0.5 g/d</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom would be a sign of Neurologic Disorders according to the text?

    <p>Psychosis without known causes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of arthritis is associated with Lupus as per the given information?

    <p>Non-erosive arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common hematological disorder is mentioned in the text as associated with Lupus?

    <p>Anemia and leukopenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is thought to be the likely culprit for the preponderance of SLE amongst females?

    <p>Estrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which genetic factors have been implicated in the causation of SLE?

    <p>HLA DR2 and DR3 genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which clinical manifestation is characteristic of SLE skin lesions?

    <p>Generalized erythema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism contributing to Raynaud phenomenon in SLE?

    <p>Vasoconstriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which complication can Ibuprofen potentially lead to in SLE patients?

    <p>Cranial neuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In SLE, what does CNS stand for in the context of clinical presentations?

    <p>Central Nervous System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gastrointestinal symptom is commonly associated with SLE?

    <p>Dysphagia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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