RNL Replay: Vasculitis

Be sure to sign up for this week's TNR: Vasculitis Mavens on Tuesday April 16th at 6:30pm EST. 

Rituximab and cyclophosphamide are equally effective for induction in severe GPA.

Which of the following carries the highest weight (most points) in the 2022 ACR/EULAR classification criteria for GPA?

Plasma Exchange (PLEX) is routinely recommended for active glomerulonephritis (GN) in GPA management.

For maintenance of remission in GPA, azathioprine is more effective than rituximab.

What is the initial treatment approach for newly diagnosed cases of GCA without visual symptoms?

For patients with suspected GCA temporal artery biopsy is conditionally recommended over temporal artery ultrasound for establishing a diagnosis of GCA.

Trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis is used in GPA patients treated with rituximab because TMP/SMX:

For patients with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) presenting with respiratory symptoms (wheezing, chest tightness), which treatment is recommended?

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