Quiz - Immunology and Autoimmune Disease

A chronic connective tissue disease that causes widespread microvascular damage and excessive deposition of collagen in the skin and internal organs is: a.) Sjögren's syndrome b.) Polymyalgia Rheumatica c.) Systemic Scleroderma d.) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Systemic Scleroderma A patient has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Which strategy should the clinician consider to manage this patient? a.) Cognitive-behavioral therapy b.) Bedrest c.) Thermal biofeedback d.) High-impact exercise - Cognitive-behavioral therapy Dryness of the eyes and mouth is typical of which condition? a.) Hypothyroidism b.) Allergic reaction c.) Sjögren's syndrome d.) Sideroblastic anemia - Sjögren's syndrome Exposure to ultraviolet (UV)-B and UV-A rays is a triggering factor for acute exacerbations of which condition? a.) Gout b.) Rheumatoid arthritis c.) Systemic lupus erythematosus d.) Sjögren's syndrome - Systemic lupus erythematosus Formation of noncaseating granulomas in multiple organs due to ongoing inflammation is seen in which of these