Exam 2 - Multiple Sclerosis Flashcards

1
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What is thought to play a role in MS development? (2)

A

latitude and vitamin D

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2
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Explain clinically isolated syndrome (CIS)?

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used to describe the first episode of MS neurologic symptoms lasting at least 24 hrs

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3
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What is the most common form of MS?

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RRMS

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4
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What are treatments for acute exacerbation of MS? (3)

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corticosteroids (methylprednisolone followed by prednisone), H2/PPI, monitor BG

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5
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What is the MOA of interferon betas?

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suppress T-cell proliferation

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6
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Which medications are interferon beta-1as? (3)

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Avonex, Rebif, Plegridy

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7
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What is the dosing and ROA for Avonex?

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30 mcg IM qw

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What is the dosing and ROA for Rebif?

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22 or 44 mcg SQ tiw

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9
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What is the dosing and ROA for Plegridy?

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complicated SQ eow

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10
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Which medications are interferon beta-1bs? (2)

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Betaseron, Extavia

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11
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What is the dosing and ROA for interferon-1bs (Betaseron and Extavia)?

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250 mg SQ qod

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12
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What are AEs for interferon betas? (2)

A

flu-like symptoms, injection site reactions

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What is the MOA of glatiramer acetate?

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alteration of T-cell activation and differentiation

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14
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Which medications are glatiramer acetate? (2)

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Copaxone, Glatopa

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15
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What is the dosing and ROA for glatiramer acetate (Copaxone and Glatopa)?

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20 mg qd or 30 mg tiw

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16
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What are AEs for glatiramer acetate? (2)

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injection site reactions, heart attack symptoms

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17
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What is the MOA of natalizumab (Tysabri)?

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antagonizes alpha-4 integrin of the adhesion molecule very-late activating antigen on leukocytes

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18
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What is the dosing and ROA for natalizumab (Tysabri)?

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300 mg IV qiw (4 weeks)

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What is a BBW of natalizumab (TysabrI)?

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progressive multifocal leukoencaphalopathy (PML)

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20
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What is the MOA of alemtuzumab (Lemtrada)?

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targets CD52 causing reduction of circulating T-cells

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21
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What are important counseling points for alemtuzumab (Lemtrada)?

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must have already failed two or more medications for MS

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22
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What are AEs of alemtuzumab (Lemtrada)? (4)

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thyroid disorders, infusion reactions, rash, dusgeusia

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23
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What is the MOA of ocrelizumab (Ocrevus)?

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targets CD20 causing reduction of circulating B-cells

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24
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What is ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) also indicated for?

A

PPMS

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25
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What are AEs of ocrelizumab (Ocrevys)? (2)

A

infusion reactions, infection susceptibility

26
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What are contraindications for ocrelizumab (Ocrevys)?

A

active HBV infection

27
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What is the MOA of ofatunumab (Kesimpta)?

A

targets CD20 causing reduction of circulating B-cells

28
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What are AEs for ofatunumab (Kesimpta)? (2)

A

infection susceptibility, HA

29
Q

What is the MOA of mitoxantrone?

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intercalates with DNA and inhibits topoisomerase II

30
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What is mitoxantrone also indicated for?

A

PRMS

31
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What is the dosing and ROA for mitoxantrone?

A

12 mg/m^2 IV q3 months

32
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What are AEs for mitoxantrone? (2)

A

cardiotoxicity, bone marrow suppression

33
Q

What is the indication for cladribine (Mavenclad)?

A

RRMS and SPMS but NOT CIS

34
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What is the MOA of cladribine (Mavenclad)?

A

nucleoside analogue; cytotoxic effects on B and T lymphocytes

35
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What is the dosing and ROA for cladribine (Mavenclad)?

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10 mg PO for two years

36
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What are contraindications for cladribine (Mavenclad)? (2)

A

pregnancy, current malignancy

37
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What are AEs for cladribine (Mavenclad)? (2)

A

HA, infection

38
Q

What is the MOA of fingolimod (Gilenya)?

A

S1P receptors; depletes T lymphocytes

39
Q

What is the indication for fingolimod (Gilenya)?

A

RRMS, SPMS and CIS

40
Q

What is needed prior to initiating fingolimod (Gilenya)? (3)

A

ECG, bloodwork, and eye exam

41
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What are contraindications for fingolimod (Gilenya)?

A

heart problems

42
Q

What is the MOA of siponimod (Mayzent)?

A

S1P receptors; blocks lymphocytes emigration from lymph nodes

43
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What is the indication for siponimod (Mayzent)?

A

RRMS, SPMS and CIS

44
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What is the genotype that is contraindicated for siponimod (Mayzent) use?

A

CYP2C93/3

45
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What is the genotype that requires dose adjustment for siponimod (Mayzent) use? (2)

A

CYP2C91/3 and 2/3

46
Q

What are AEs of siponimod (Mayzent)? (3)

A

infections (PML), macular edema, heart issues (QTc prolongation, bradycardia)

47
Q

What is the MOA of ozonimod (Zeposia)?

A

S1P receptors; blocks lymphocytes emigration from lymph nodes

48
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What are contraindications for ozonimod (Zeposia)?

A

heart issues

49
Q

What are AEs of ozonimod (Zeposia)?

A

infection

50
Q

What is the MOA of teriflunomide (Aubagio)? (2)

A

blocks pyrimidine synthesis, decreases the ability of antigen-presenting cells to active T-cells

51
Q

What is the indication for teriflunomide (Aubagio)?

A

RRMS and SPMS

52
Q

What are AEs of teriflunomide (Aubagio)? (3)

A

infection, alopecia, paresthesias

53
Q

What are BBWs for teriflunomide (Aubagio)? (2)

A

hepatoroxicity, teratogenicity

54
Q

What are DDIs for teriflunomide (Aubagio)? (3)

A

contraceptives, statins, warfarin

55
Q

What is the MOA of dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera)?

A

induces cytokines to cause apoptosis in T cells

56
Q

What is the indication for dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera)?

A

RRMS, SPMS, and CIS

57
Q

What is the dosing and ROA for dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera)?

A

240 mg PO bid

58
Q

What are AEs of dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera)?

A

GI

59
Q

What is the benefit of diroximel fumarate (Vulmerity) over dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera)?

A

Less GI symptoms

60
Q

What is the benefit of monomethyl fumarate (Bafiertam) over dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera)?

A

Less GI symptoms

61
Q

What medications can be used to treat symptoms of MS? (7)

A

baclofen, dantrolene, BZDRAs, tizanidine, gabapentin, Botox, dalfampridine

62
Q

What medication can be used to treat pseudobulbar affect?

A

quinidine