Autoimmune Flashcards
1
Q
RA treatment
A
1st: Steroids
2nd: DMARD (MTX - DHF reductase inhibitor, Sulfasalazine, Hydroxychloroquine, Leflunomide - dihydroorotate dehydrogenase inhibitor)
3rd: Anti-TNF (Etanercept, infliximab, adalimumab)
2
Q
Prednisone side effects
A
- Elevated glucagon –> Hyperglycemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Acts like aldo (Hypernatremia, hypokalemia with fluid retention)
- Hypocalcemia and osteoporosis (decreased Ca2+ absorption and increased clearance)
