title: Recognition and management of Sjögren's syndrome: strategies for the advanced practice nurse.
abstract: Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of salivary and lacrimal glands. The systemic production of autoantibodies leads to dry eyes, dry mouth, and other symptoms related to decreased salivary and lacrimal gland function in patients with Sjögren's syndrome. This article discusses origins, epidemiology, contributing factors, symptoms, assessment, diagnostic studies, management, expected outcomes, and research concerning Sjögren's syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Adult Nurse Practitioner, State Road Family Practice, North Royalton, Ohio 44133, USA.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Vale
mesh_terms: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006886:Hydroxychloroquine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009743:Nursing, Practical; D015995:Prevalence; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D006886:Hydroxychloroquine