Arthritis (and other relevant drugs)

Question 1

What is the frequency of Orencia?

Answer 1

It should be given at 2 and 4 weeks after the first infusion, and then every 4 weeks thereafter

Question 1

How should Orencia be administered to patients with arthritis?

Answer 1

30-minute IV infusion via weight-based dosing

Question 2

What are reported side effects of Plaquenil?

Answer 2

blood dyscrasias, anorexia, N/V/D, abdominal cramps, irritability, nervousness, dose-related retinopathy

Question 3

What are common side effects associated with the use of gold compounds?

Answer 3

angioedema, glossitis, proteinuria, rash, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia

Question 4

what is the max dose/week for patients with RA taking MTX?

Answer 4

20mg

Question 5

Anakinra should be carefully prescribed to patients hypersensitive to:

Answer 5

E. Coli derived protein

Question 6

Remicade indications:

Answer 6

Crohn’s disease
UC
RA
Ankylosing spondylitis
psoriatic arthritis
plaque psoriasis

Question 7

What is the primary gene associated with an increased risk for ankylosing spondylitis?

Answer 7

HLA-B27