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Publication Date: May 2001

Lupus: A Patient Care Guide for Nurses
and Other Health Professionals

Outline

Credits
Acknowledgments
Introduction

1. Lupus Erythematosus

Definition and Description
Symptoms of SLE
Diagnosis of SLE
Treatment of SLE
Medications for SLE
Psychosocial Aspects
Health Care Implications

 

2. Advances in Lupus Research

Etiology
Treatment and Health Maintenance
Role of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

 

3. Laboratory Tests Used To Diagnose and Evaluate SLE

Tests for Blood Cell Abnormalities
Measurements of Autoimmunity
Tests for Kidney Disease

 

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

 

5. Medications Used To Treat Lupus

Patients and Providers: Working Together
Educating Patients About Lupus Medications
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Antimalarials
Corticosteroids
Immunosuppressives

 

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

 

7. Patient Information

Sheet 1, Living With Lupus
Sheet 2, Preventing Fatigue Due to Lupus
Sheet 3, Exercise and Lupus
Sheet 4, Preventing a Lupus Flare
Sheet 5, Serious Conditions Associated With Lupus
Sheet 6, Joint Function and Lupus
Sheet 7, Skin Care and Lupus
Sheet 8, Fever and Lupus
Sheet 9, Nutrition and Lupus
Sheet 10, Sexuality and Lupus
Sheet 11, Pregnancy and Lupus
Sheet 12, Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Sheet 13, Antimalarials
Sheet 14, Corticosteroids
Sheet 15, Azathioprine
Sheet 16, Cyclophosphamide

 

8. Resources and Bibliography

Resources
Bibliography

Addendum

Outline Credits Acknowledgments Introduction PDF Order Form
1. Erythematosus 2. Advances 3. Tests 4. Care 5. Medications
6. Psychosocial Aspects 7. Patient Info. 8. Resources

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)

Other National Institutes of Health Sponsors
National Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities
National Institute of Nursing Research
Office of Research on Women's Health

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-2350

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