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- Outline
- Credits
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- 1. Erythematosus
- 2. Advances
- 3. Tests
- 4. Care
- 5. Medications
- 6. Psychosocial Aspects
- 7. Patient Info.
- 8. Resources
Chapters
Lupus Guide
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Publication Date: May 2001
Revised September 2006
Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals
3rd Edition
Outline
Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses and Other Health Professionals is intended to provide an overview of lupus and how to care for patients who have the disease. It is not intended to provide medical guidelines for diagnosing and treating lupus, nor is it intended to be all-inclusive. Specific medical advice is not provided, and NIAMS urges readers to consult with a qualified physician for diagnosis and for answers to individual questions.
Credits
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1.
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Definition and Description
Symptoms of SLE
Diagnosis of SLE
Treatment of SLE
Medications for SLE
Psychosocial Aspects
Health Care Implications
Chapter 2.
Advances in Lupus Research-
Etiology
Treatment and Health Maintenance
Role of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Chapter 3.
Laboratory Tests Used To Diagnose and Evaluate LupusChapter 4.
Care of the Lupus Patient-
General Manifestations of SLE
Dermatologic Manifestations
Musculoskeletal Manifestations
Hematologic Manifestations
Cardiopulmonary Manifestations
Renal Manifestations
Central Nervous System Manifestations
Gastrointestinal Manifestations
Ophthalmologic Manifestations
Pregnancy
Infection
Nutrition
Chapter 5.
Medications Used To Treat Lupus-
Patients and Providers: Working Together
Educating Patients About Lupus Medications
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Antimalarials
Corticosteroids
Immunosuppressives
Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIGs)
Other Drugs
Chapter 6.
Psychosocial Aspects of Lupus-
Seeking a Diagnosis
After the Diagnosis
Living With Lupus: Key Issues
Living With Lupus: Developing Effective Coping Skills
Living With Lupus: A Brighter Tomorrow
Chapter 7.
Patient Information-
Teaching the Lupus Patient
Living With Lupus
Preventing Fatigue Due to Lupus
Exercise and Lupus
Preventing a Lupus Flare
Serious Conditions Associated With Lupus
Joint Function and Lupus
Skin Care and Lupus
Fever and Lupus
Nutrition and Lupus
Sexuality and Lupus
Pregnancy and Lupus
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Antimalarials
Corticosteroids
Azathioprine
Cyclophosphamide
Methotrexate
Cyclosporine
Mycophenolate Mofetil (CellCept®)
Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIGs)
Chapter 8.
Resources, Bibliography, and IndexFor Your Information
This publication contains information about medications used to treat the health condition discussed here. When this publication was printed, we included the most up-to-date (accurate) information available. Occasionally, new information on medications is released.
For updates and for any questions about any medications you are taking, please contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration at:
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Toll Free: 888–INFO–FDA (888–463–6332)
Website: http://www.fda.gov
This publication is not copyrighted. Readers are encouraged to duplicate and distribute as many copies as needed.
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