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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is an ______ disease that can affect nearly every system
autoimmune
Symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus can be vague – Butterfly rash, sun sensitivity, arthritis, serositis (inflammation of lining of lung or heart), kidney disorder, ______ disorder
neurologic
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus occurs in 'flares' and can be ______ threatening or non-organ threatening
organ
The top causes of death in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus include kidney disease, infections, CNS lupus, blood clots, and ______ complications
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Depression is characterized by low levels of norepinephrine and ______ in the CNS
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Diseases of the Nervous System
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is an ______ disease that can affect nearly every system
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Symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus can be vague – Butterfly rash, sun sensitivity, arthritis, serositis (inflammation of lining of lung or heart), kidney disorder, ______ disorder
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Treatments for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus include Antimalarial drugs and ______ (anti-inflammatory)
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Depression is characterized by low levels of norepinephrine and ______ in the CNS
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Treatments for Depression include Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)= higher levels of NT in the synaptic cleft or block NT reuptake by presynaptic neuron; cause high bp – Selective ______ reuptake inhibitors
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a chronic disease that can affect nearly every system in the body.
- Symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus can be vague and include:
- Butterfly rash
- Sun sensitivity
- Arthritis
- Serositis (inflammation of the lining of the lung or heart)
- Kidney disorder
- Neurological disorder
- The disease occurs in 'flares' and can be life-threatening or non-organ threatening.
Causes of Death in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- The top causes of death in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus include:
- Kidney disease
- Infections
- CNS lupus
- Blood clots
- Cardiovascular complications
Depression
- Depression is characterized by low levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the CNS.
- Treatments for Depression include:
- Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI) which increase levels of NT in the synaptic cleft or block NT reuptake by presynaptic neuron, but can cause high blood pressure.
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI).
Treatments for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Treatments for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus include:
- Antimalarial drugs
- Corticosteroids (anti-inflammatory)
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Test your knowledge on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, an autoimmune disease that can affect multiple systems in the body. Learn about its symptoms, prevalence, and potential organ-threatening complications.
