Chapter 5 Surgical Procedures & Therapeutics Flashcards
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Antibody Therapy
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Use synthetic (lab made) antibodies to treat diseases that affect the immune system; or patients who are immunosuppressed
2
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Antineoplastic
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Drug that blocks the growth of a new tumor
3
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Blood Transfusion
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Donation of blood from one person to another
4
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Cytotoxic Drug
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Used to kill virus & cancer cells
5
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Immunosuppressant
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Drug that suppresses the immune system
6
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Corticosteroid
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Anti-inflammatory drug that also suppresses the immune system.
