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Polyarteritis Nodosa

Pathophysiology

Immune Complex-Mediated Transmural Vasculitis

Which of the following most accurately describes the pathophysiological mechanism of polyarteritis nodosa?

Hepatitis B Association

Which of the following associations most commonly relates to polyarteritis nodosa?

Fibrinoid Necrosis

Which microscopic finding or histological description is most likely associated with polyarteritis nodosa?

Signs and Symptoms

Black Stool (Melena)

Inflammation and vascular lesions most commonly cause which of the following signs or symptoms in polyarteritis nodosa?

Neurologic Dysfunction

Which of the following is best associated with polyarteritis nodosa?

Myalgia

A patient with polyarteritis nodosa is most likely to experience which of the following signs or symptoms?

Fever

Which of the following signs or symptoms is most likely to be present in a patient with polyarteritis nodosa?

Hypertension

Diagnosis

Vessels / Lesions in Different Stages

Which of the following is a key diagnostic fact of polyarteritis nodosa?

Renal Microaneurysms (On Arteriogram)

Spares Pulmonary Arteries  (No Pulmonary Involvement)

Treatment

Corticosteroids

Which of the following is most commonly used for the treatment of mild polyarteritis nodosa without HBV?

Cyclophosphamide

Which of the following medications is most commonly used in conjunction with glucocorticoids to treat severe polyarteritis nodosa ?

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)?

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

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