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Microscopic Polyangiitis

Pathophysiology

Necrotizing Small Vessel Vasculitis

Which of the following mechanisms best describes the pathogenesis of Microscopic Polyangiitis?

Signs and Symptoms

Lungs, Kidneys, and Skin Commonly Affected

Which of the following organ systems are most commonly affected by Microscopic Polyangiitis?

Palpable purpura

During skin inspection, which of the following physical findings is most common in patients with  Microscopic Polyangiitis?

Rapidly Progressive Cresentic Glomerulonephritis

Which of the following renal conditions is most likely associated with Microscopic Polyangiitis?

Diagnosis

Lesions are Same Age

Which of the following statements is true regarding the lesions of Microscopic Polyangiitis?

Non-granulomatous

Which of the following features is most likely associated with Microscopic Polyangiitis?

Minimal Nasopharyngeal Involvement

In contrast to other types of vasculitis, which of the following features is usually spared in patients with Microscopic Polyangiitis?

P-ANCA

Which of the following antibodies is most likely associated with Microscopic Polyangiitis?

Treatment

Corticosteroids

Which of the following drugs is the most appropriate initial treatment for patients with Microscopic Polyangiitis?

Cyclophosphamide

In patients with mild or severe Microscopic Polyangiitis, which of the following drugs can be used in conjunction with Corticosteroids?

Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Wegeners) Characteristics

Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis

What is the name of the small and medium vessel vasculitis that typically affects the nose, lungs, and kidneys?

Vasculitis

What is the pathophysiology of Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Wegeners)?

Necrotizing

Which of the following is most likely associated with Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Wegeners)?

C ANCA

Which of the following tests is most likely associated with Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Wegeners) Characteristics?

Lungs And Upper Airway

Which of the following body organs or body parts is most likely associated with Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Wegeners) Characteristics?

Crescentic Glomerulonephritis

Which of the following diseases or disorders is most likely associated with Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Wegeners) Characteristics?

Which of the following medications is used to treat Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Wegeners)?

Which of the following drug classes is used to treat Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (Wegeners)?

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegeners) Symptoms

Lung Involvement

Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's) symptoms are most often the result of involvement with which of the following organs?

Cough

Which of the following clinical manifestations is most likely to be seen in a patient with granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegener's)?

Hemoptysis

Chronic Sinusitis

Otitis Media

Saddle Nose

Perforation of Nasal Septum

Glomerulonephritis

Hematuria

Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss Syndrome)

Sinusitis

During your assessment of a patient with  Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss Syndrome), which of the following is most likely to be seen?

Skin Lesions

During your assessment of a patient with Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss Syndrome), which of the following is most likely to be seen?

Peripheral Neuropathy

During your assessment of a patient with Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss Syndrome) which of the following is most likely to be seen?

Asthma

Which of the following is most closely associated with Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss Syndrome)?

Eosinophilia

Which of the following lab results is most likely to be seen in Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss Syndrome)?

GI Disease

Heart Disease

Kidney Failure

p-ANCA

Which of the following lab results is most commonly positive in a patient with Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss Syndrome)?

Granulomatous Vasculitis

Which of the following is most closely associated with the pathophysiology of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss Syndrome)?

Which of the following is associated with the treatment of Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Churg-Strauss Syndrome)?

Henoch-Schonlein Purpura

Most Common Childhood Vasculitis

Which of the following is the most appropriate description of Henoch-Schonlein purpura?

Follows Pharyngeal or Respiratory Infection

Henoch-Schonlein purpura usually follows which of the following clinical events?

Palpable Purpura on Legs and Buttocks

Which skin finding is most likely found in the assessment of a patient with Henoch-Schonlein purpura?

Arthralgia

Which of the following clinical manifestations is most likely seen in Henoch Schonlein purpura?

Intestinal Hemorrhage

Black Stool (Melena)

Associated with IgA Nephropathy

Which of the following diseases or disorders is most likely associated with Henoch-Schonlein purpura?

Small Vessel

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