HIGH YIELD II Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 2nd line agents for when classical DMARDS don’t work
A
biological DMARDs
2
Q
what screenings are needed before giving biological DMARDs?
A
TB
hepatitis
*TNF inhibitor could activate these diseases
3
Q
what are the TNF agents?
A
adalimumab golimumab certolizumab infliximab entanercept
4
Q
which TNF agents are safe for preg?
A
entanercept
infliximab
certolizmumab
5
Q
which TNF agent do you give with MTX to reduce antibody to antibody interaction?
A
infliximab
6
Q
TNF warnings and precautions?
A
infection
malignancy
heart failure
immunizations, give two weeks before staring TNF inhibitor
