SAQ 583 – Rheumatology – SLE with suspected alveolar haemorrhage

A 60-year-old woman with systemic lupus erythematosus presents to the emergency department with dyspnoea. After initial assessment you are suspicious of alveolar haemorrhage.

List two (2) history features, excluding dyspnoea, that would support this diagnosis.

(Marked out of 2.0)

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List two (2) diagnostic investigations and give one (1) justification for each.

(Marked out of 4.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Investigation</th> <th>Justification</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>1.</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>2.</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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Complete the table by listing common conditions associated with SLE in the nominated organ systems.

(Marked out of 6.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Organ system</th> <th>Condition</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Cardiovascular 1</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cardiovascular 2</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Renal 1</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Renal 2</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>GIT or ocular 1</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>GIT or ocular 2</td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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Total Score: 0 / 12

Percentage: 0%