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Immunosuppressive Medications in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
 - MTX (oral, subcutaneous)
 - AZA (oral) 
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Immunosuppressive Medications ... in Systemic Lupus ... Erythematosus (SLE ... biweekly x 4 times; high-dose ... #Systemic #Lupus
Lupus Nephritis - Diagnostic approach to kidney disease associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
SLE patient develops
Lupus Nephritis ... with systemic lupus ... Perform Kidney Biopsy ... #nephrology #biopsy ... #indications
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
Manifestations of Systemic Lupus ... Erythematosus (SLE ... Induction Rx: high-dose ... Erythematosus #SLE ... #CNS #neurology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
SLE (Systemic Lupus ... complements and a high ... : Drug induced SLE ... • Kidney biopsy ... activation and/or medications
Pulmonary Renal Syndrome

Definition: Diffuse alveolar hemorrhage + Glomerulonephritis
Presentation (Pulmonary and renal manifestations can occur weeks apart):
Complex: Systemic lupus ... infiltrates) → high ... out infection, biopsy ... differential #diagnosis #nephrology
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

PseudoHyperkalemia:
 • Lab error
 • Traumatic venipuncture
 • Hemolysis, thrombocytosis, leukocytosis
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phlebotomy High ... (Uncontrolled diabetes ... insufficiency/Failure • SLE ... Medications 2. ... #nephrology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
family history - Medications ... test, ANA (e.g., SLE ... psychiatric changes), high ... BM aspiration/biopsy ... Causes #Workup #hematology
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Abnormality • SLE ... Discoloration • Medications ... heart failure • Diabetes ... Systemic #Secondary #dermatology
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Sodium >145 mmol/L High ... Osmotic diuresis (see ... 300 mmol/kg • Diabetes ... Hypernatremia #Nephrology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
Corticosteroids - High ... is the newest medication ... commercial for this medication ... than roflumilast (see ... #Pharmacology #Dermatology