Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
15 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What is an immunosuppressant?
|
act to decreases the activation or efficiency of the immune system.
|
|
|
What is a DMARD?
|
disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, are used primarily to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The drugs are used to slow down the disease process.
|
|
|
Prednisone
|
Immunosuppressant
|
|
|
Azathioprine
(Imuran) |
Immunosuppressant
|
|
|
What lab values should be monitored for a patient on DMARDs?
|
Renal Function, Liver Function, Amaylase, Bilirubin and Electrolytes
|
|
|
What lab values should be monitored for a patient on Immunosuppressants?
|
Liver Function, CBC, Platelet Count, Blood Glucose and A1c
|
|
|
Sirolimus
(Rapamune) |
Immunosuppressant
|
|
|
Hydroxychloroquine)
(Plaquenil) |
DMARD
|
|
|
Sulfasalazine
(Sulfazine) |
DMARD
|
|
|
Cyclosporin
(Sandimmune) |
Immunosuppressant
|
|
|
Leflunomide
(Arava) |
DMARD
|
|
|
Methotraxate
(Rheumatrex) |
DMARD
|
|
|
Common Side Effects of Immunosuppressants
|
HA, N&V, hepatotoxicity, Increased Blood Glucose, Impaired Renal Function.
|
|
|
Common Side Effects of DMARDs
|
N&V, Abdominal Pain, Hepatotoxicity, Diarrhea.
|
|
|
CBC with Differential
|
CBC will show a decreased WBC especially neutrophil count
|
