Lupus Drug Flashcards
1
Q
Drug therapy for SLE
A
NSAIDS
Antimalarial drug
Immunosuppressive drugs
Corticosteroids
Anticoagulants
2
Q
Antimalarial drug
A
Hydroxychloroquine
3
Q
Uses for hydro chloroquine
A
Discord lupus or SLE
RA
Malaria
REDUCE ANTIBODIES PAIN and inflammation
Takes 1-3 months for pt to feel differently
4
Q
Responsibility of hydroxychloroquine
A
Monitor CBC ,LFT ,GLUCOSE
ASSESS DTR, RASH
5
Q
Side effects for hydroxychloroquine
A
Hepatotoxcitiy
Dysrhythmias
Retinal damage
6
Q
Education about hydroxychloroquine
A
Eye exam every 6 months
Call HCP -fever , bleeding, bruising , vision changes
Will effect clotting ability
