EXAM I - Immunity and Hypersensitivity Flashcards
Which immunity has antigens enter the body naturally?
naturally acquired active
Which immunity has antibodies pass from mother to fetus?
naturally acquired passive
Which immunity has antigens introduced by vaccines?
artificially acquired active
Which immunity introduces preformed antibodies via serums?
artificially acquired passive
What are all the types of cytokines?
interleukins, TNFs, CSFs and interferons
What cells have IL-1?
macrophages
What cells have IL-2?
CD4+ T-cells
What cells have IL-4?
CD4+ T-cells, mast cells, basophils and eosinophils
What cells have IL-6?
CD4+ T-cells, mast cells, macrophages and fibroblasts
What cells have TNF-alpha?
macrophages, NK cells, mast cells
What cells have interferon-alpha? Function?
monocytes; antiviral
What drug is a G-CSF?
filagrastim (Neupogen)
What does filgrastim do?
stimulates proliferation of neutrophils
What drug is a GM-CSF?
sargramostim (Leukine)
What does sargramostim do?
promotes leukopoiesis (WBCs)
What drug is an IL-2?
aldesleukin (Proleukin)
What does aldesleukin do?
anti-neoplastic and immunomodulator
What drugs are interferon-betas?
Avonex, Rebif and Betaseron
What drugs are erythropoietins?
Epogen, Procrit and Aranesp
What are the indications for sargramostim?
bone marrow transplants, HIV, chemotherapy-induced neutropenia
What are the adverse effects of sargramostim?
fever, diarrhea, N/V, fatigue, rash
What are the indications for filgrastim?
bone marrow transplants, HIV, chemotherapy-induced neutropenia
What are the adverse effects of filgrastim?
bone pain, N/V, increased uric acid, allergic reactions
What are the indications for ESAs?
anemia from ESRD, zidovudine treated HIV, chemotherapies