Activity Overview

Rheum2Learn 2.0 is case-based fundamental clinical rheumatology education for residents. Each interactive activity includes three patient cases that focus on the care and assessment of individuals with rheumatologic diseases.

In this activity, learn how to identify clinical manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), interpret test results, develop a differential diagnosis, identify necessary screenings, and review treatment options for patients with SLE.

Rheum2Learn 2.0 Series

This activity is part of a series. See the other activities in the series below.

Registration is complimentary.

Target Audience

Residents in training who may provide care for patients with rheumatic diagnoses in primary care, inpatient, critical care, and other clinical contexts.

The activity may also be of interest to medical students, fellows in training, advanced practice providers, practicing physicians, and other health care professionals who seek to strengthen their clinical knowledge of rheumatic diseases.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Recognize clinical manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Identify risk factors and triggers for lupus flares
• Determine appropriate laboratory testing to support the diagnosis of SLE
• Effectively communicate results of initial evaluation to patients and collaborate with specialists as appropriate
• Understand the role of prevention in the primary care of patients with SLE including careful attention to the following: modifiable cardiovascular risk factor screening, bone health, reproductive health, contraception, vaccinations
• Recognize the importance of collaboration between a rheumatologist and obstetrician with experience in high-risk pregnancy in monitoring pregnant patients with lupus

CE & MOC Information

This activity is not eligible for CME/MOC.

Acknowledgement of Commercial Support

The project was supported by grant number 1 NU58DP006908-01-00 – Component A: Developing and Disseminating Programs to Build Sustainable Lupus Awareness, Knowledge, Skills and Partnerships. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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