A 52-Year-Old Female Diagnosed with Systemic Scleroderma Is at Risk

question 4

Multiple Choice

A 52-year-old female diagnosed with systemic scleroderma is at risk for which complication?

• A) Cutaneous vasculitis
• B) Raynaud phenomenon
• C) Cellulitis
• D) Infection

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Definitions:

Cutaneous Receptors

Sensory receptors found in the dermis or epidermis of the skin that respond to stimuli such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Endorphin

Naturally occurring peptides in the brain that act as neurotransmitters to reduce pain and elicit feelings of pleasure or euphoria.

Substance P

Substance P is a neuropeptide involved in the transmission of pain and other sensory signals to the central nervous system.

Capsaicin

A chemical compound found in chili peppers responsible for their hot and spicy flavor, which is also used in topical medications for its pain relief properties.