DMARDS Flashcards
1
Q
Which DMARD needs annual or 6-12m eye exam????
A
Hydroxychloroquine
(affect visual acuity)
Needs annual fundoscopy
2
Q
Side effects of Cyclophosphomide????
A
It is the strongest DMARD
SE
Cyclo= Cystitis
Phospho= infertility = asozpermia+anovulation
A= alopecia
Mide= myelosuppression
3
Q
What you should order before administrating DMARD
A
CBC + complete metabolic pannel
Screen for Hip B+ TB before suppressing patient immunity
Avoid life vaccine ( MMR, oral polio, yellow fever, intranasal flu, rotavirus
4
Q
DMARDs safe in pregnancy??
A
Sufasalzine
Hydroxychloroquine
5
Q
Methotrexate causes deficiency in?
A
Folic acid (B9)
