Drug Therapy for Hematopoietic Disorders and to Enhance Immunity Ch 9 Flashcards
1
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Biologic response modifiers
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intrinsic and exotrinsic substances in the body that enhance the body’s response to infection, for example, interferons
2
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Cytokines
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small proteins released by cells that specifically affect cell-to-cell communication; these include colony-stimulating factors, interleukins, and interferons
3
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Erythropoiesis
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production of red blood cells
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Erythropoietin
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hormone secreted by the kidneys that stimulates bone marrow production of red blood cells
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Hematopoiesis
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formation of blood cells
6
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immunostimulants
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drugs that stimulate immune function to fight infection and disease
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Neutropenia
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low neutrophil count
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Pegylation
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process of modifying a protein drug by treatment with polyethylene glycol
