Autoimmune Conditions Pt. 2 Flashcards
Which interferon gets dosed with the largest interval
Peginterferon- every 14 days
What is the preferred medication for medication for MS
Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone)
How is Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) dose
20 mg SC daily or 40 SC 3 times a week
What are the contraindications for sulfasalazine
Sulfa allergy and salicylate allergy
What are the short term effects of using steroids
Emotional irritability
T/F: All Anti-TNF drugs are associated with DILE
True
T/F: Infliximab is given SQ
False: Infliximab is given IV
T/F: Entaracecpt is given SQ once a week
True
How is SLE diagnosed
Positive antinuclear antibodies
How is RA diagnosed
Positive rheumatoid factor and high anti-citrullinated peptide antibody (ACPA)
How is adalimumab doses
Every other week SQ
What is a topical used to treat psoriasis
Calcipotriene
T/F: Treatment for latent TB should occur before using Anti-TNF therapy
True
What DMARD can be used to treat mild SLE
Hydroxychloroquine
T/F: Patients who have SLE should avoid sun exposure
True
