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Explain to the patient the symptons of Sjögren's syndrome and make a distinction between primary and secondary Sjögren's syndrome. |
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Distinguish between dry mouth that is related to true secretory hypofunction and one that may be psychogenic. |
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Explain the autoimmune response system that causes Sjögren's syndrome and the role played by hereditary and environmental factors. |
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Identify and diagnose other causes of dry eyes and dry mouth. |
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Outline the therapeutical treatment approach for Sjögren's syndrome that is directed at improving symptoms, preventing the complications and retarding the disease progression. |
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List the salivary and nonsalivary courses of complaints of xerostomia. |
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Demonstrate Schimer Tear test to determine the eye dryness. |
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Describe the treatment of dry eyes in Sjögren's syndrome patients. |
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List the choice of artificial tears commercially available and point out seven considerations that the patient and the physician must take into account in their selection and usage. |
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Discuss the advantages and side effects caused by certain medications used by Sjögren's syndrome patient to alleviate dry mouth or oral mucositis, such as Benadryl, steroids, tetracycline and mouthrinses. |
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Provide treatment alternatives to oral Candida mucositis, oral dryness and tooth decay in Sjögren's patients. |
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Provide a treatment protocol for nasal dryness, sinusitis and upper airway dryness in patients with Sjögren's syndrome. |
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13 |
Discuss gynecologic issues - vaginal dryness, estrogen replacement therapy, risks of pregnancy-with patients who have Sjögren's syndrome. |
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14 |
Distinguish between two types of fatigue in patients with Sjögren's syndrome: inflammatory fatigue and morning fatigue. |
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15 |
Evaluate the symptoms and causes of fatigue and sleep disturbances in patients with Sjögren's syndrome and suggest behavioral modifications and pharmaceutical interventions. |
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16 |
Analyze depression in Sjögren's syndrome patients and indicate antidepressant drugs that may provide relief. |
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17 |
Discuss heartburn and esophageal motility in Sjögren's syndrome and suggest a few relief measures. |
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18 |
Discuss the results of clinical trials testing pilocarpine tablets for the treatment of dry mouth and dry eye symptoms in patients with Sjögren's syndrome. |
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List some of the adverse experiences occurring with pilocarpine tablets. |