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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Flashcards

1
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What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

A

Inflammatory condition of the GI tract

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What are the 2 primary conditions of IBD?

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  1. Ulcerative Colitis UC
  2. Crohn’s Disease CD
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IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome does NOT cause inflammatory changes in bowel tissue and therefore?

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Does NOT increase risk of colorectal cancer

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UC is what?

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MUCOSAL inflammation confined to the rectum and colon

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CD is what?

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TRANSMURAL inflammation affecting anywhere from the mouth to the anus

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Between UC and CD, which one is more common?

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UC

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Crohn’s disease, is more common in what gender?

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Female>Male

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Ulcerative Colitis, is more common in what gender?

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Male>Female

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9
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Smoking is seen as what in UC?

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Smoking = PROTECTIVE
Nicotine patches can be used for symptomatic relief

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Smoking is seen as what in CD?

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Smoking ASSOCIATED with INCREAED frequency of CD

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What medications can trigger flares in IBD?

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NSAIDs

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What is the pathophysiology of IBD?

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  1. Lack of normal regulation of inflammatory cascade
  2. Pro-Inflammatory mediators overpower down-regulation
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Abdominal pain is COMMON in which disease?

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CD
UC-uncommon

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14
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Distribution in UC vs CD?

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UC: continuous
CD: discontinuous

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Aphthous or Linear Ulcers are COMMON in what disease?

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CD
UC - rare

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Rectal involvement is COMMON in what disease?

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UC
CD - rare

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Ileal involvement is VERY COMMON in what disease?

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CD
UC - rare

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18
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Strictures, Fistulas, and Transmural Involvement are COMMON in what disease?

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CD
UC - rare

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Crypt Abscesses are VERY COMMON in what disease?

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UC
CD - rare

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Cobblestone Appearance is COMMON in what disease?

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CD
UC - Absent

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What are S/S of UC?

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  1. Abdominal cramping
  2. Frequent BM +/- blood
  3. Weight loss
  4. Fever and tachycardia
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What are the S/S of CD?

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  1. Malaise and fever
  2. Abdominal pain
  3. Diarrhea
  4. Hematochezia = oozing blood
  5. Weight loss
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23
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Acute exacerbations followed by remission or symptom free intervals can be seen with what disease?

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BOTH UC and CD

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What lab results can be seen with both UC and CD?

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Increased ESR and WBC

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What lab results are specific to UC and used to distinguish from CD?

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Decreased Hgb/HCt and Albumin

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26
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What is Proctitis UC?

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Localized to the bottom

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27
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What is Left-Sided Colitis?

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Localized to the bottom up to the splenic flexure

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28
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What is Pancolitis UC?

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Extensive to the entire GI

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29
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70% of CD is found where?

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Distal Ileum and Right Colon

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30
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What is classified as MILD UC?

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<4 stools/day (+/-blood)
NO systemic complications
NORMAL ESR

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What is classified as MOD UC?

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> 4 stools/day (+blood)
MINIMAL systemic complications

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What is classified as SEVERE UC?

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> 6 stools/day (+blood)
FEVER, TACHYCARDIA, ANEMIA systemic complications
ESR >30

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What is classified as FULMINANT UC?

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> 10 stools/day (continuous bleeding)
TOXIC vitals/symptoms
Abdominal Tenderness, Colonic Dilation
NEED TRANSFUSION

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What is classified as MILD/MOD CD?

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Ambulatory
NO Alarm Symptoms

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What are the alarm symptoms of CD?

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  1. Dehydration
  2. Systemic Toxicity
  3. Weight Loss
  4. Abdominal Tenderness
  5. Mass/Obstruction
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What is classified as MOD/SEVERE CD?

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Fever, Weight Loss, Abdominal Pain, Tenderness, Vomiting, Obstruction, or Anemia
FAILING to respond to treatment for mild/mod

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What is classified as SEVERE/FULMINANT CD?

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PERSISTANT Symptoms
Systemic Toxicity despite outpatient oral corticosteroids
SEVERE Weight Loss
Rebound tenderness, intestinal obstruction, or abscess

38
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What are Non-Pharmacologic Management Options for IBD?

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  1. Nutrition
  2. Surgery
39
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What are nutrition considerations for IBD?

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  1. Patients commonly malnourished
  2. Eliminate foods exacerbating conditions
40
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Surgery is what in UC and CD?

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UC: surgery = CURATIVE –> prophylaxis against cancer
CD: surgery = NOT curative

41
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What are pharmacologic considerations in IBD?

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Active, MD, Supportive, and Adjunctive

42
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Agents MODULATE disease process of IBD, NOT Curative and the target is to what?

A

Relieve Inflammation

43
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What dictates the route and formulation of the product picked for therapy?

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Location and Severity of Disease

44
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What are adjunctive therapies?

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  1. Antidiarrheals/Antispasmodics
  2. Nicotine ONLY in UC
45
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What are the 5-Aminosalicyclic Acid drugs?

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  1. Sulfasalazine
  2. Mesalamine
  3. Olsalazine
  4. Balsalazide
46
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What are the considerations of Sulfasalazine?

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CI for Sulfa Allergy
Improvement takes 4+ weeks

47
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What are AEs of Sulfasalazine?

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GI upset, aplastic anemia, rash, HA

48
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What are counseling points of Sulfasalazine?

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Impairs folic acid absorption
Take with food

49
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What is the indication of Sulfasalazine?

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UC and CD
Active and MD Dosing

50
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What is the SOA of Sulfasalazine?

51
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What are the considerations of Mesalamine?

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Alternative to sulfasalazine
DDIs: antacids/H2RAs/PPIs

52
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Oral vs Topical Mesalamine are used for what?

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Oral = Extensive Disease Pancolitis
Topical = Distal Disease or Proctitis

53
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Mesalamine Cap SOA and Indication

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Jejunum, Ileum, Colon
UC, CD

54
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Mesalamine Suppository SOA and Indication

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Rectum
UC, reserved Proctitis

55
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Mesalamine Enema SOA and Indication

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Rectum and Distal Colon
UC, Distal Diseases and Proctitis

56
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Mesalamine Suppository/Enema may have what effect?

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May stain clothing/undergarments

57
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Mesalamine Tablet SOA and Indication

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Distal Ileum and Colon
UC, CD

58
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Olsalazine AEs

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Significant dose-dependent secretory diarrhea

59
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Balsalazide AEs

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HA and Abdominal Pain

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What is the SOA and Indication of Olsalazine and Balsalazide

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Colon
UC,CD

61
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Mesalamine Suppository SOA

62
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Mesalamine Enema SOA

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Distal Colon

63
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Corticosteroids MOA

A

Modulate immune system and inhibit production of cytokines and inflammatory mediators

64
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Corticosteroids is used for ACUTE management ONLY, where does each form work?

A

Rectal = Distal Disease
PO = Extensive disease not responding to oral 5-ASA
IV = Systemic complications and severe disease

65
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What corticosteroid combo is preferred for FIRST line therapy for Mild-Mod CD CONFIDED to the TERMINAL Ileum and/or ASCENDING Colon?

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Controlled release BUDESONIDE or a tapering course of PREDNISONE w or without AZATHIOPRINE

66
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What corticosteroid therapy is preferred for patients with DIFFUSE diarrhea?

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Managed by a tapering course of prednisone with or without azathioprine

67
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What is important to note about Corticosteroids?

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MUST TAPER after 2 weeks of therapy

68
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What are counseling points for corticosteroids?

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Take with food, do not stop abruptly

69
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Hydrocortisone ENEMA Indication

A

UC, Proctitis or Distal Disease

70
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Prednisone PO Indication

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UC, CD 40-60 mg/day

71
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Budesonide PO Controlled Release Indication

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CD, confined to the ileum and/or right colon

72
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Hydrocortisone IV Indication

73
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Methylprednisolone IV Indication

74
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What is an AE of corticosteroids?

A

HPA Axis Suppression, increased risk of infection

75
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What are the Immunosuppressant indications?

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  1. Steroid dependent patients
  2. Patients not responding to steroids
  3. Attaining remission with inadequate response to 5-ASA derivates
76
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Immunosuppressants are used for what type of therapy?

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NOT for acute relief
MAINTAING REMISSION ONLY

77
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What are the Immunosuppressant Drugs?

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  1. Azathioprine
  2. Mercaptopurine
  3. Cyclosporine
  4. Methotrexate
78
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Azathioprine MOA

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Mercaptopurine precursor antagonizes purine metabolism, synthesis of DNA, RNA, proteins, cellular metabolism = reducing proliferation of WBC/immune attacking agents

79
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Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine Indication

80
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What is something to note about Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine?

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TMPT genotype or phenotype and should be performed prior to therapy

81
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What are the DDIs of Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine?

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  1. TNFa inhibitors
  2. Natalizumab
  3. Azathioprine
  4. Allopurinol
  5. Febuxostat
82
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What is the MOA Mercaptopurine?

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Purine antagonist which inhibits DNA and RNA synthesis; acts as false metabolite and is incorporated into DNA and RNA inhibiting synthesis

83
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Cyclosporine MOA

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Inhibits release of IL-2 resulting in reduced T-cell function

84
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What are AEs Cyclosporine

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  1. Hypertrichosis
  2. Hyperglycemia
  3. HTN
  4. Hepatotoxicity/Nephrotoxicity
85
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Cyclosporine Indication and Dose

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UC, CD
IV 4mg/kg/day

86
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Methotrexate MOA

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Folate antimetabolite that inhibits DNA synthesis

87
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Methotrexate Indication

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CD
Use after mercaptopurine or cyclosporine

88
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What antibiotics are used in CD?

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  1. Metronidazole
  2. Ciprofloxacin
89
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MOA of antibiotics and indication in CD?

A

Reduce bacteria concentrations and endotoxin levels in the bowel. May also suppress cell mediated immunity
-Useful for CD of the PERINEAL area or when fistulas/abscess present

90
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What are the AEs of Metronidazole?

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  1. Metallic-Taste
  2. Disulfram-Like Reaction
91
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What are the counseling points of Metronidazole?

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Disulfram like reactions with alcohol

92
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What are the counseling points of Ciprofloxacin?

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Avoid taking with Ca2+ products, iron supplements, vitamins, dairy

GI/Rheumatology Module (18 decks)

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