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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations
 - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Gastrointestinal Manifestations ... #Systemic #Lupus ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
M • Clinical Manifestations ... Constitutional symptoms ... constitutional symptoms ... Alopecia, oral ulcers ... #sle #comparison
Lupus (SLE): Mucocutaneous Manifestations

 • Langerhan cells and keratinocytes release cytokines -> localized inflammatory response ->
Manifestations ... > Mouth, Nasal Ulcers ... Mucocutaneous #Manifestations ... #pathophysiology ... diagnosis #signs #symptoms
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): Musculoskeletal Manifestations

 • Immune Complex Deposition
    - Arthralgia, Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... Musculoskeletal Manifestations ... #Systemic #Lupus ... Complications #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Opioid Use Disorder Medications - Pharmacokinetics

Buprenorphine is a partial mu-opioid receptor agonist with low intrinsic activity,
withdrawal symptoms ... prevents withdrawal symptoms ... margin of safety in pharmacology ... Pharmacokinetics #Comparison ... #Table #Pharmacology
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Diagnosis
Manifestations:
 - Arthritis 69%
 - Malar rash 40%
 - Fever 36%
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus ... - Diagnosis Manifestations ... Nephropathy 16% - Oral ulcers ... Diagnosis and Lupus ... autoantibodies #signs #symptoms
Intern Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic Pain Management Options
Anti-inflammatory:
 • Acetaminophen (24 hours: < 3-4g in healthy
Pocket Cards - Pharmacologic ... history of GI ulcer ... anticoagulation) • Opioid ... #medications #pharmacology ... internship #guide #comparison
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Extra-articular manifestations
Skin: 
 • Inflammation of skin (esp. over areas of stress) forms
Extra-articular manifestations ... esp legs) -> Leg Ulcers ... RheumatoidArthritis #RA #pathophysiology ... #signs #symptoms
Distinguishing between Inflammatory and Degenerative joint disease
Inflammatory Joint Disease
 • Swelling stimulates joint nociceptors -> Pain
Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus ... Extra-articular manifestations ... #Degenerative #Comparison ... JointPain #Diagnosis #pathophysiology