Autoimmune / Immunology

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Autoimmune overview

Autoimmune / Immunology

Autoimmune and immunologic conditions, evidence, coding, and nursing diagnoses.

Conditions

Major autoimmune conditions

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SLE

SLE is a multisystem autoimmune disease. SLICC/ACR criteria. Major manifestations: malar rash, nephritis, arthritis, serositis, cytopenias, neuropsychiatric lupus. Anti-dsDNA and low complement track disease activity.

SLE lupus systemic lupus
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Vasculitis

ANCA-associated vasculitides: GPA (Wegener), MPA, EGPA (Churg-Strauss). Affect small-medium vessels. Classic: sinusitis + pulmonary + renal (pauci-immune GN). Cyclophosphamide or rituximab + corticosteroids.

vasculitis GPA Wegener granulomatosis
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Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis: severe life-threatening systemic hypersensitivity reaction. Triggers: foods (nuts, shellfish), medications (penicillin, NSAIDs), stings. Epinephrine IM is first-line — never delay for antihistamines.

anaphylaxis anaphylactic shock severe allergic reaction
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Nursing diagnoses & care plans

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Nursing Diagnoses & Care Plans

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