Exam 3 immune modulators/antifinflammatory agents for AI Flashcards

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MOA of what drug is: reduce inflammation, pain and fever

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Aspirin and NSAIDS (cornerstones of tx)

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MOA of what drug is: interferes with prostaglandin synthesis

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sulfasalazine (Azulfidine) (Used for tx of RA when NSAIDS are inadequate)

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MOA of what drug is: Inhibits pyrimidine synthesis, resulting in anti-proliferatice and anti-inflammatory effects

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lefunomide (Arava)

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MOA of what 3 drugs is an TNF alpha blocker - binds to TNF molecules and blocks interaction with cell surface receptors

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entanercept (Enbrel)
inflizimab (Remicade)
adalimumab (Humira)

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MOA of what drug is an interleukin 1-receptor antagonist (blocker)

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anakinra (Kineret)

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5 categories that make up DMARDS (disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs)

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  1. Immune modulators
  2. Anticytokine therapies
  3. Antimalarials
  4. Penicillamine
  5. Gold (unknown mechanism, many possibilities)
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When are DMARDS used?

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On pts who do not respond to cox2 inhibitors - slows course of disease (RA/OA) may induce remission and prevent further destruction of joints/tissue

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Which drug depresses circulating IgM rheumatodi factor, and depresses Tcell activity?

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Penicillamine

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2 classes of immunosuppressants used to treat AI diseases

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  1. cyclosporine

2. steroids

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Which drug inhibits the production and release of interleukin II and inhibits interleukin II induced activation of resting T lymphocytes?

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cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Gengraf, Neoral, Restasis)

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Which drug Increase in concentration in neutrophils and decrease in lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. It also inhibits phospholipase A, IL-2 migration, and decrease production of both prostaglandins and leukotrienes from arachidonic acid

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Steroids

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4 Aspirin side effects

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1, GI ulceration and bleeding

  1. Kidney retention of sodium and water - may cause hyperkalemia and edema
  2. Tinnitus (sign of toxicity)
  3. respiratory acidosis (toxicity)
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4 side effects of sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)

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  1. headache
  2. photosensitivity
  3. GI distress
  4. anorexia
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5 side effects of celebrex (cox2 inhibitor)

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  1. stroke
  2. decreases effectiveness of BP meds
  3. MI
  4. Bleeding - asses when using warfarin
  5. cross sensitivity with NSAIDS allergy
  6. contraindicated with sulfonamide allergy
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What drug can cause prolonged bleeding and oral aphthous ulcerations/aphthous stomatitis?

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aspirin and NSAIDS

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16
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What drug can cause mucosal ulcerations?

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methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall)

17
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What 2 drugs can cause blue black intraoral pigmentation?

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  1. chloroquine (Aralen)

2. hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

18
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4 oral side effects of penicillamine

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  1. infection
  2. delayed healing
  3. prolonged bleeding
  4. oral ulceration
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What drug causes dermatitis with mucosal ulcerations, infection, delayed healing, prolonged bleeding, glossitis, aphthous stomatitis, blue black intraoral pigmentation

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Gold compounds

20
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What immunosuppressive drug can cause gingival hyperplasia

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cyclosporine

21
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Important dental practice considerations for patients taking immune modulators

  1. Vital signs taken - ____ ___ may be due to chronic pain or medication-induced _____ _____ from antihypertensives.
  2. Obtain recent ___ ___ - checks if predisposed to other infections, multiple ____ = affects liver and kidneys (organ dysfunction)
  3. Most do not require _____ ___- consult physician if cardiac/kidney involvement, will need a pre-med if pt has AI plus a ____ ____ ____.
  4. Stress caused by anxiety, anticipation of pain, infections or surgical procedures significantly raises ____ and ____ of ____.
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elevated BP
orthostatic hypotension
blood studies
medications
antibiotic premed
prosthetic joint replacement
production
secretion
cortisol
22
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4 stress reduction procedures

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  1. Increased communication
  2. anti-anxiety meds and nitrous oxide
  3. behavioral interventions
  4. good pain control
23
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More important dental practice considerations for patients taking immune modulators.

  1. Have emergency ___/____
  2. Create ____ envirnoment
  3. Xerostomia - susceptibility to _____
  4. oral ____
  5. Difficulty eating, speaking, _____
  6. ____ challenges
  7. Depression: ___ of ___ ___
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plan/prevention
safe
infections
lesions
swallowing
dexterity
lack of self care
24
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4 dental interventions to help a pt with AI diseases

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  1. hydration/lubricants
  2. fluorides/remineralization/xylitol
  3. antimicrobial rinses
  4. power assisted devices