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PHRM 825: SLE Flashcards

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What is systemic lupus erythematosus?

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  • Chronic autoimmune disease
  • Severity varies with periods of relapse and remitting symptoms
  • No cure
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Pathophysiology of lupus

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  • Largely unknown
  • Sex chromosome X linked theory
  • Polymorphisms in gene make up
  • Triggers in daily life
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What results in the damaged caused by lupus?

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Inflammation

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What environmental triggers can cause lupus?

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  • Cigarette smoke
  • Petroleum adn solvents
  • Psychological stress
  • Silica dust, solvents, nail polish
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What are the cutaneous manifestations of SLE?

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  • Butterfly rash

- Red, raised, scaly nonscarring rash on sun-exposed areas

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What is the most deadly aspect of SLE and how many patients with SLE are affected by it?

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Lupus nephritis (LN)
40-60%
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What is the MOA of Lupus nephritis?

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Damage and inflammation of the glomerulus

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What are the s/sx of lupus nephritis?

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  • Hematuria
  • Proteinuria causing foamy urine
  • Increased SCr
  • HTN
  • Edema
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What is the MOA of lupus cerebritis?

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  • Decreased blood flow to the brain caused by vasculitis
  • Clots due to anti-phospholipid syndrome
  • Increase in cytokines which can interfere with neuron function
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What are s/sx of lupus cerebritis?

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Psychosis
  • Seizures
  • Cognitive and mood abnormalities
  • Migraines
  • Neuropathy
  • Stroke
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What drugs can cause drug induced lupus (DIL)?

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  • Procainamide
  • Hydralazine
  • Isoniazid
  • Chlorpromazine
  • Methyldopa
  • Minocycline
  • Quinidine
  • TNF-alpha inhibitors
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What is the mnemonic for the ACR diagnostic criteria and how many of these symptoms have to be present to be able to diagnose SLE?

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DOPAMINE RASH

Must include 4 or more symptoms

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What are 5 non-pharmacologic treatment options for SLE?

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  • Sun protection
  • Nutrition
  • Exercise
  • Immunizations (NO LIVE VACCINES)
  • Smoking cessation
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What 5 medication classes can be used to treat SLE?

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  • NSAIDs
  • Antimalarial agents
  • Corticosteroids
  • Cytotoxic agents
  • Biologics
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What is the MOA of antimalarials?

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  • Not fully understood
  • Inhibits movement of neutrophils and eosinophils
  • Impairs complement-dependent antigen-antibody reactions
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What are the baseline monitoring parameters for NSAIDs?

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  • SCr
  • Urinalysis
  • CBC
  • LFTs
  • BP
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What are the baseline monitoring parameters for Antimalarials?

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  • Ophthalmologic
  • SCr
  • CBC
  • LFTs
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What is the MOA of topical corticosteroids?

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  • Anti-inflammatory

- Suppress immune response

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Where are high potency topical corticosteroids used?

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  • Scalp
  • Soles
  • Palms
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Where are mid-potency topical corticosteroids used?

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  • Trunk

- Extremitites

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Where are low-potency topical corticosteroids used?

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What topical corticosteroid delivery systems are used for the body and scalp?

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  • Body: Creams and ointments

- Scalp: foams and solutions

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What is the MOA of systemic corticosteroids?

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  • Anti-inflammatory

- Suppress immune response

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What are the baseline monitoring parameters for systemic corticosteroids?

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  • BP
  • Bone mineral density
  • BMP
  • FLP
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What is the MOA of cytotoxic agents?
Suppression of immune function
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What medications are considered cytotoxic agents?
- Cyclophosphamide - Azathioprine - Mycophenolate mofetil
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What is the MOA of biologic agents?
-B-cell reduction
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What 2 agents are biologics?
- Belimumab | - Rituximab
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What is the MOA of methotrexate?
Inhibits folic acid reductase (requires folic acid administration to prevent toxicities)
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Why should you avoid pregnancy in active SLE?
- Miscarriage - Preeclampsia - Pre-term labor - Fetal growth retardation - Maternal mortality - Increased risk of exacerbation
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What 3 SLE medications are contraindicated in pregnancy
- Cyclophosphamide - Mycophenolate mofetil - Methotrexate
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What medication is the drug of choice for SLE in a pregnant patient?
Hydroxychloroquine
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What medications are used to treat mild SLE?
NSAID +/- antimalarial
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What medications are used to treat moderate SLE?
NSAID + antimalarial +/- maintenance systemic steroids
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What medications are used to treat severe SLE? (including lupus nephritis and CNS lupus)
NSAID + antimalarial +/- maintenance systemic steroids +/- cytotoxic agent
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What medications are used to treat refractory SLE?
NSAID + antimalarial + maintenance systemic steroids +/- cytotoxic agent +/- biologic agent
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