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
What is the most common complication of SLE
Lupus nephritis
What is a non-TNF inhibitor used to treat RA
Rituximab (Rituxan)
What is the most common monitoring parameter for fingolimod
Heart Rate
What should be monitored routinely if someone is taking hydroxychloroquine
Eye exam
What should be taken concurrently with methotrexate
Folic acid
