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Pharm Unit 5 exam
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
- Mechanism
- Inhibits Platelet Aggregation
- NSAID
- Indications
- Thrombotic Event Prevention
- General Pain
- Inflammatory Conditions
- Fever
- Side Effects
- Pancytopenia
- GI Ulcers
- Bleeding
- Considerations
- Withhold Before Surgery 7-10 Days
- Reye's Syndrome
2 mins
NSAIDs
- Indications
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Fever
- Closure of Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Mechanism of Action
- Reversible Inhibition of COX-1 and COX-2
- Block Prostaglandin Synthesis
- Side Effects
- Interstitial Nephritis
- Gastric Ulcer
- Renal Ischemia
1 min
Rheumatoid Arthritis Interventions
- Lifestyle Modifications
- Heat and Cold Applications
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Balance Rest and Activity
- Drug Therapy
- NSAIDs
- DMARDs
- Glucocorticoids
- Considerations
- PT/OT
- Reconstructive Joint Surgery
2 mins
Methotrexate
- Indications
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Cancer
- Medical Abortion
- Mechanism
- Folic Acid Analog
- Inhibits Dihydrofolate Reductase
- Side Effects
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Myelosuppression is Treated with Leucovorin Rescue (Folinic Acid)
- Macrocytic Anemia
- Hepatitis
- Teratogenic
- Mucositis
2 mins
Rituximab
- Indications
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Microscopic Polyangiitis (MPA)
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Formerly Wegener's)
- Mechanism
- Monoclonal Antibody Against CD20
- Found on B Cell Neoplasms
- Side Effects
- Infusion Reactions
- Skin and Mouth Reactions
- Reactivation of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
- Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML)
3 mins
Humoral Adaptive Immunity
- Characteristics
- B Cell Binds Free Floating Antigen
- B Cell Presents Antigen to Helper T Cell
- Helper T Cells Help B Cells Develop Antigen Specificity
- Plasma B Cells Secrete Antibodies
- Memory B Cells Cause Faster Secondary Response
2 mins
Innate Immunity Barriers
- Skin Protects Against Pathogens
- Normal Flora Outcompete Pathogens
- Lysozyme in Saliva, Tears, and Mucus
- Mucous Traps Pathogens
- Cilia Remove Mucus
- Acid and Digestive Enzymes in the Stomach Kill Pathogens
2 mins
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) Overview
- Mechanism
- Immunosuppressant
- Inhibits Calcineurin, Decreasing IL-2
- Indications
- Prevent Transplant Rejection
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Considerations
- Monitor Plasma Levels
- Avoid Grapefruit Juice
- Increased Risk of Lymphoma
2 mins
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) Side Effects
- Side Effects
- Nephrotoxicity
- Hepatotoxicity
- Infection
- Hypertension
- Hirsutism
- Tremor
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypomagnesemia
- Gingival Hyperplasia
1 min
Inflammatory Response
- Pathogens Infect Tissue
- Mast Cells Release Histamine
- Histamine Dilates and Increases Capillary Permeability
- Macrophages Engulf Pathogens
- Macrophage Signals Cells With Cytokines
- Responding Neutrophils Cross Capillary Wall
- B And T Lymphocytes Arrive At Injury Site
2 mins
Immunosuppressant Monoclonal Antibodies
- Daclizumab
- Multiple Sclerosis
- binds IL-2 receptors on T-cells
- Muromonab
- Organ Transplant Rejection
- Binds CD3 on T-cells
fligrastim (Neupogen)
- Reduces Infection Risk
- Reduces Infection Risk
- Myelosuppressive Chemotherapy
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Neutropenia
- Adverse Reactions
- Fever and Bone Pain
- Splenomegaly
- Do not shake vials or mix with other drug
- Do not administer with cytotoxic chemo
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Interferons
- Mechanism
- Glycoprotein synthesized by virus-infected cells with antiviral and antitumoral properties
- Clinical use
- Interferon alpha
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Kaposi's Sarcoma (HHV-8)
- Hairy Cell Leukemia
- Condyloma acuminata
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Interferon Beta
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Interferon-Gamma
- Chronic granulomatous disease
- Side Effects
- Flu-like symptoms
- Depression
- Neutropenia
- Myopathy
- Fatigue (C)
- Cytopenia
DMARDs (Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Drugs)
- Indications: RA, JIA
- Monitor CBCs & LFTs
- Non-Biologics
- Methotrexate (MTX)
- Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)
- SFx: Retinal Pigmentation, Hemolytic Anemia
- Sulfasalazine (SSZ)
- SFx: Myelosuppression
- Leflunomide
- SFx: Diarrhea, HTN, Hepatotoxicity, Teratogenicity
- Biologics
- Anti-TNF Agents
- IL-1 Inhibitors: Anakinra, Canakinumab
- IL-6 Inhibitors: Tocilizumab
- T-cell Costimulation Blockers
- B-cell Blockers: Rituximab, Belimumab
Acetaminophen
- Indications
- Fever
- Pain
- Mechanism of Action
- Reversibly Inhibits COX
- Acts Primarily in CNS
- Side Effect
- Hepatic Necrosis
- N-acetylcysteine Antidote
51 secs
Heparin (Unfractionated)
- Mechanism of Action
- Suppresses Coagulation
- Indications
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Side Effects
- Hemorrhage
- Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
- Considerations
- Monitor aPTT
- Preferred (Safe) During Pregnancy
- Antidote
- Protamine Sulfate
2 mins
RhoGam [Rho(D) Immune Globulin]
- Indications
- Antepartum Prevention at 28 weeks
- Suppress Antibody Production
- Mechanism of Action
- Lysis of Fetal RBC in Maternal Bloodstream
- Side Effects
- Myalgia and Lethargy
- Considerations
- Negative Coombs Test
- Standard Dose 300 mcg
- Microdose 50 mcg
- Blood Product
2 mins
Innate Immunity Cellular Response
- Characteristics
- Natural Killer Lymphocytes Attack Abnormal Cells
- Neutrophils in Blood
- Infected Cells Release Interferon
- Complement Proteins Lyse Pathogens/Infected Cells
- Dendritic Cells in Tissue
- Macrophages in Tissue
2 mins
Acetaminophen Antidote
- Antidote
- N-Acetylcysteine
33 secs
Aspirin Poisoning (Salicylism) Assessment
- Early Symptoms
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Tinnitus
- Confusion
- Hyperventilation
- Respiratory Alkalosis
- Late Symptoms
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Coma
- Hyperthermia
1 min
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