Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders — Flashcards

LE cell is a phagocytic _____ or macrophage that has engulfed the denatured nucleus of an injured cell

_____-positive oligoarthritis is a subtype of JIA associated with the highest risk for uveitis.

Behcet syndrome can be precipitated by _____ or parvovirus.

_____ is a monoclonal antibody that inhibits B lymphocyte stimulator

_____ is the commonest skeletal muscle disorder in HIV.

Iguratimod is an anti-inflammatory agent used in rx of _____

The characteristics of SLE may be remembered with the mnemonic "RASH OR PAIN":R: _____A: Arthritis (usually involving > 2 joints)S: Serositis (pleuritis and pericarditis)H: Hematologic disorders (e.g. cytopenias)O: Oral or nasopharyngeal ulcers (usually painless)R: Renal diseaseP: PhotosensitivityA: Antinuclear antibodiesI: Immunologic disorder (anti-dsDNA, anti-Sm, antiphospholipid) N: Neurologic disorder (seizures, psychosis)

Patients with cryoglobulinemic vasculitis have deposition of immune complexes in the _____, peripheral nervous system, and the kidney

What HLA subtypes are associated with Graves disease? _____ and DR3

Sjogren syndrome can be primary (_____ syndrome) or associated with another autoimmune disorder, especially rheumatoid arthritis