1. Jane aged 25 is a new patient to your practice. She has recently moved to the area. She has a past medical history of SLE. She is currently not on any regular medications. She is planing for her first pregnancy and wants to find out the effects the SLE might have on her future pregnancy. She does not smoke or drink.

Question 1

What pregnancy complications is Jane at risk of? List (7) complications of SLE which you will advise Jane

2. Jane aged 25 is a new patient to your practice. She has recently moved to the area. She has a past medical history of SLE. She is currently not on any regular medications. She is planing for her first pregnancy and wants to find out the effects the SLE might have on her future pregnancy. She does not smoke or drink.

Question 2

Jane asks you regarding medications available to treat her SLE. What pharmacological options will be relatively safe to treat SLE in pregnancy? List (2)

3. Jane aged 25 is a new patient to your practice. She has recently moved to the area. She has a past medical history of SLE. She is currently not on any regular medications. She is planing for her first pregnancy and wants to find out the effects the SLE might have on her future pregnancy. She does not smoke or drink.

Question 3

She has heard about cyclophosphamide to treat SLE. Her friend who is on cyclophosphamide for SLE is doing really well and is wondering whether this will be appropriate for her. What advice/ recommendations you will give Jane. List (4) in note form