Immunology Flashcards

1
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agents that have capacity for both positive and negative actions

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immunomodulator

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2
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stimulate the immune response

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immunostimulant

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3
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most effective when used in combination with antigen administration

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immunoadjuvants

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4
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substances which have the ability to attenuate the immune response

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immunosuppressants

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5
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CSFs, interleukins, interferons, MDP, potent immunopharmacology

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biological response modifiers

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6
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boosts a failing immune system

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immunopotentiator

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7
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mediators of the immune response with pro-inflammatory, regulator, CSF/hematopoietic growth factors, or interferon activity

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cytokines

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8
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make up 50-60% of WBC, first to respond

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neutrophils

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9
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two leukocytes that act as an antigen presenting cell

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macrophages, monocytes

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10
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first line of defense that is nonspecific, has no memory, and it an immediate defense

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innate immunity

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11
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delayed but amplified immune reaction with specific memory

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adaptive immunity

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12
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lymphocytes make up what % if WBC

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25-35%

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13
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cells responsible for humoral immunity

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B-lymphocytes

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14
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B-lymphocyte role

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Ab production

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15
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what can Ab do?

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activate complement
facilitate opsonization
neutralize viruses
cytotoxicity of cells
direct antimicrobial action
reduce damage of inflammation

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16
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cells responsible for cell mediated immunity

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T-lymphocytes
CD8+ killer, CD4+ helper

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17
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active naturally acquired

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Ag enters body, body induces Ab
ex) infection

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18
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passive naturally acquired

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IgG Ab pass from mother to fetus

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19
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active artificially acquired

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Ag introduced in vaccines, body produces Ab

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20
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passive artificially acquired

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pre-formed Ab in immune serum introduced by injection (immunoglobulins)

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21
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genetic defects resulting in impaired function of the immune system

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primary immunodeficiency

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22
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non-genetic and acquired over lifetime (ex. transplant patient)

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secondary immunodeficiency

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23
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diseases caused by the bod’s immune system initiating an immune reaction against self antigens or auto antigens

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autoimmune disease

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24
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human GM-CSF that exhibits a dose dependent increase in production of neutrophils and monocytes and may improve their function

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Sargramostim (Leukine)

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25
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Leukine uses

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myelosuppressive chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, myelodysplastic syndromes, HIV, chemotherapy induced neutropenia

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26
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AEs of Leukine

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fever, diarrhea, NV, malaise, weakness, chills, headache, rash

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27
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exogenous G-CSF that increases nadir neutrophil counts

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FIlgrastim (Neupogen), Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)

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28
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uses for neupogen/neulasta

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bone marrow transplant, myelodysplastic syndromes, HIV, chemotherapy induced neutropenia

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29
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AEs of neupogen/neulasta

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bone pain, NV, marked leukocytosis, increased uric acid, hypersensitivity reactions

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30
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exogenous CSF that acts like endogenous EPO and stimulates erythroid progenitors in bone marrow to differentiate and mature into RBCs

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Epoetin-Alfa (Procrit), Darbepoetin Alfa (Aranesp)

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31
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AEs of epo-A

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HTN, fever, NV, headache, rash, itching, joint aches, cough

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32
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recombinant human interferon that induces the innate antiviral immune response and inhibits viral replication of virus infection cells, suppresses cell cycle progression, and induces apoptosis

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peginterferon alfa-2a (Pegasys), Peginterferon Alfa-2b (Pegintron)

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33
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uses for pegasys/pegintron

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hepatitis C

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34
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AEs of pegasys/pegintron

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bone pain, myalgia, HA, fatigue, fever, neutropenia

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35
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IVIG containing pooled IgG Ab used for primary immunodeficiency or idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura

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Gammagard S/D, Gamunex, Ocagam

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36
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AEs of gammagard

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myalgia, arthralgia, NV

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37
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what is human anti-mouse antibodies (HAMA) reaction?

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hypersensitivity to the source of Ab in a MoAb

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38
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agents that modify activity of TNF-a to reduce inflammation

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etanercept (enbrel), infliximab (remicade), adalimumab

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39
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rapidly developing reaction mediated by IgE Ab release following Ag exposure

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type 1

40
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cells involved in type 1

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IgE Ab, macrophage, T helper, B lymphocytes, plasma cells, mast cells, basophils, histamines

41
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agents used for anaphylaxis (immediate vs late phase)

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immediate: epinephrine
late: diphenhydramine, IV glucocorticoid (dose taper), anti H2 receptor blocker

42
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gradual increased doses of a drug over time to develop tolerance

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desensitization

43
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IgG mediated tissue specific reaction where the Ag on the target cell bind directly with the Ab resulting in cellular function reduction or destruction

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type 2

44
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agent used to prevent sensitization of a negative mother with a RH0(D) positive fetus

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Rho-Gam

45
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induced by formation of Ab-Ag complexes that form in circulation and deposit into organs or blood vessels, causing tissue damage (IgG) (complement is activated)

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type 3

46
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examples of type 3 reactions

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serum sickness, arthus reaction, drug induced lupus

47
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type 3 reaction that occurs 5-10 days after exposure to an Ag (common causes bee venom, insulin, vaccines, penicillins, animal serums)

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serum sickness

48
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serum sickness symptoms

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fever, swollen lymph nodes, arthralgias, dermatitis, vasculitis

49
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symptoms of drug induced lupus

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arthralgia, fever, malaise, minimal organ involvement

50
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cell mediated reaction classified into types A-D based on T cell effector mechanism
reexposure to an Ag leads to cell death

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type 4

51
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examples of type 4 reactions

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contact dermatitis, TB test, SJS, TEN, AGEP

52
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contact dermatitis treatments

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topical steroids
oral antihistamines
topical immunomodulators
systemic steroids

53
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absence of a cell mediated immune response

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anergy

54
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drugs commonly cause which type 4 reactions

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SJS, TEN, sometimes AGEP

55
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some drugs that may cause SJS/TEN

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sulfa drugs, other antibiotics (cephalosporins, fluoroquinolones), anti-epileptics, etc.

56
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early and more intense immunosuppression initiated just prior to and during the acute transplant period to prevent the organ rejection process

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induction

57
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long term or chronic immunosuppressive used to achieve less intense suppression on the immune system over a longer duration for prophylaxis against rejection

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maintenance immunosuppression

58
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what combination of agents are used for maintenance immunosuppression>

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TAC/CYA + MMF/MPS + PRED

-note tacrolimus is most common, low dose prednisone is used

59
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what time interval should maintenance doses be given at, which is best for trough measurement?

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BID every 12 hours

60
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depleting induction agent, polyclonal Ab that opsonize the hosts T cells which are then destroyed by the complement system

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anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG)

61
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side effects of anti-thymocyte globulin

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flu-like symptoms (cytokine release syndrome), leukopenia, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, pruritis, erythema, serum sickness

62
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depleting induction agent, MoAb that acts against CD52 surface Ag on mature lymphocytes, leading to B and T cell death

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alemtuzumab (campath)

63
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what additional medications need to be given with campath?

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-premedicate with IV methylprednisolone
-anti-infective prophylaxis should be given for 2 months or until CD4 counts rise

64
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side effects of campath

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NV, diarrhea, HAMA, fever, rigors, lymphopenia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, increased risk of malignancy/infection/autoimmune reactions

65
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non-depleting induction agents (2), MoAb IL-2 receptor blockers that act against CD25 to prevent T lymphocyte proliferation since the IL-2 receptor will be resistant to stimulation

best for low risk patients

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basiliximab (simulect), daclizumab (zenapax)

66
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block calcineurin from being released and recognized by the nucleus (signal 1)

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calcineurin inhibitors
tacrolimus and cyclosporine

67
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brand names for cyclosporine

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neoral, gengraf, sandimmune

68
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side effects of cyclosporine

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hyperlipidemia, nephrotoxicity, tremor, headache, hypertension, hyperglycemia, gingival hyperplasia, hirsutism, diarrhea, vomiting

69
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brand names for tacrolimus (IR and ER)

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IR: prograf
ER: astagraf XL, envarsus, IV prograf

70
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drug interactions with CNIs (inhibit 3A4 and P-gp, so higher trough and AUC)

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 CCBs: diltiazem, verapamil, nicardipine.
 Antifungals: itraconazole, posaconazole, ketoconazole, fluconazole.
 Antibiotics: clarithromycin, erythromycin, quinupristin.
 Protease inhibitors: indinavir, ritonavir, nelfinavir, boceprevir.
 Gastric acid suppressors: lansoprazole, omeprazole, cimetidine, anatacids.
 GFJ (naringin in high amounts).

71
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drug interactions with CNIs (induce 3A4 and P-gp, so lower trough and AUC)

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 Antibiotics: nafcillin, rifampin, rifabutin.
 Antifungals: caspofungin, terbinafine.
 Anticonvulsants: carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin.
 Herbals: St. John’s Wort, echinacea.

72
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what info is important to obtain from a patient when measuring trough concentrations?

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-timing of prior 24-48 hours of dosages
-exact time concentration was collected relative to patient’s dosing
-exact dosing regimen
-is the dosing of the drug at steady state?

73
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side effects of tacrolimus

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diarrhea, nausea, nephrotoxicity, tremor, headache, insomnia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension

74
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dosing conversion between Prograf and Astagraf XL

**NOT INTERCHANGEABLE

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1 mg ER = 1 mg IR

75
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ester prodrug, regular release MPA

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mycophenolate mofetil/CellCept (MMF)

76
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sodium salt, delayed release MPA

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mycophenolic acid sodium/Myfortic (MPS)

77
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drug interactions with MPA

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acyclovir, ganciclovir, co-trimoxazole, COCs, phenytoin, aspirin, glucocorticoids, cholestyramine/bile acid resins, some antibiotics

78
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side effects of MPA

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-GI- NV, diarrhea, dyspepsia- all more with TAC
-Hematologic- leukopenia, neutropenia, anemia, thrombocytopenia
-Opportunistic infections
-CNS- dizziness, insomnia, HA
-CV

79
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dose conversion between CellCept (MMF) and Myfortic (MPS)

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1000 mg CellCept = 720 mg Myfortic

80
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drug interactions with glucocorticoids

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o Metabolic inhibition of GCs (more effect): OCs, CEs, macrolide antibiotics, ketoconazole, isoniazid, naproxen, cyclosporine.
o Metabolic induction of GCs (less effect): phenytoin, phenobarbital, rifampin, carbamazepine, ephedrine.
o Induction by GCs: tacrolimus, cyclosporine, mycophenolic acid.
o Decrease absorption: cholestyramine, antibiotics.
o Enhanced hypokalemia: diuretics, amphotericin B.

81
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side effects of glucocorticoids

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axillary and lower abdominal striae, steroid induced avascular necrosis, ecchymoses
-also note tissue specific AEs

82
Q

what is best for dosing and discontinuing glucocorticoids?

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single AM dose (circadian rhythm)
dose taper needed to D/C

83
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short acting glucocorticoids

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cortisone, hydrocortisone

84
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intermediate acting glucocorticoids

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prednisone, prednisolone, triamcinolone, methylprednisolone

85
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long acting glucocorticoids

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dexamethasone, betamethasone

86
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rank of anti-inflammatory effects of glucocorticoids (high to low)

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long acting agents > intermediate&raquo_space; short acting (0 effect)

87
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rank of mineralocorticoid effects of glucocorticoids (high to low)

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short acting > prednisone + prednisolone&raquo_space; triamcinolone, methylprednisolone, long acting agents (0 effect)

88
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equivalent doses of short acting glucocorticoids

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cortisone- 25
hydrocortisone- 20

89
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equivalent doses of intermediate acting glucocorticoids

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prednisone- 5
prednisolone- 5
triamcinolone- 4
methylprednisolone- 4

90
Q

equivalent doses of long acting glucocorticoids

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dexamethasone- 0.75
betamethasone- 0.6

91
Q

drugs for prophylaxis- oral candidiasis

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fluconazole, clotrimazole, nystatin suspension

92
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drugs for prophylaxis- pneumonia

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trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (bactrim, cotrimoxazole), dapsone, pentamidine, atovaquone

93
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drugs for prophylaxis- cytomegalovirus (gastroenteritis, colitis, pneumonitis, retinitis, viremia)

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ganciclovir/valganciclovir, acyclovir/valacyclovir

94
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drugs for prophylaxis- UTI

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bactrim, ciprofloxacin

95
Q

signs of acute graft rejection

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normal or low CNI trough
fever, HTN, weight gain, rapid rise in SCr, graft swelling
kidney biopsy for diagnosis

96
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signs of CNI nephrotoxicity

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increased CNI trough
increased K, uric acid, decreased Mg
HTN, no temperature rise, normal urine production
CNS toxicities (flushing, tingling extremities, tremor, confusion)