Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Flashcards

1
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Stevens-Johnson is what type of hypersensitivity reaction?

A

Type 3

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2
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SJS affects what?

A

Mucous membranes, mostly oral and ocular

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3
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What is the most common cause of drug induced SJs?

A

Sulfonamides

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4
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What drugs may induce SJS?

A
Sulfonamides
Phenytoid
Penicillin
Aspirin
Barbiturates
Isoniazid
Tetracyclines
NSAIDs
Immunization vaccines
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5
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What infectious agents may induce SJS?

A

Herpes simplex
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Adenovirus
Strep

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6
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What makes up the systemic prodrome of SJS?

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Fever
Malaise
Headache
Nausea
Vomiting
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7
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What follows the SJS prodrome?

A

“Bull’s eye” skin lesions
Papules on palms and soles
Ocular lesions

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8
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What ocular lesions are involved with SJS?

A

Severe, bilateral, diffuse conjunctivitis with pseudomembranes
Bacterial conjunctivitis progressing to endopthalmitis

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9
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What in endophthalmitis?

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Inflammation of the internal coats of the eye

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10
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What are the corneal pathologies that may be seen in SJS?

A

Ulcers
Neo
Scarring
Possible perforation

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