A 30-year-old female complains of fatigue, arthritis, rash, and ...

[storky111]

A 30-year-old female complains of fatigue, arthritis, rash, and changes in urine color. Laboratory testing reveals anemia, lymphopenia, and kidney inflammation. Assuming a diagnosis of SLE, which of the following is also likely to be present?
 
  a. Anti-LE antibodies
  b. Autoantibodies
  c. Antiherpes antibodies
  d. Anti-CMV antibodies

Question 2

A 40-year-old female is diagnosed with SLE. Which of the following findings would be consid-ered a symptom of this disease?
 
  a. Gastrointestinal ulcers
  b. Decreased glomerular filtration rate
  c. Rash on trunk and extremities
  d. Photosensitivity

[juliaf]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The presence of autoantibodies is a diagnostic criterion for SLE. Diagnostic criterion for SLE would include positive LE. Neither antiherpes nor anti-CMV antibodies are associated with a diagnosis SLE.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Photosensitivity is one of the 11 common clinical findings in SLE. Gastrointestinal ulcers are not a finding in SLE. Proteinuria is a symptom of SLE. A rash on the face is a symptom, but not a rash on the body.

[storky111]

Great answer, keep it coming

[isabelt_18]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it