Misc Meds Comp 11 Flashcards
What are BRMs?
biologic disease modifiers
Hematopoietic CSFs action
- proteins stimulate or regulate growth, maturations, and differential of bone marrow stem cells
- not tumericidal but help protect immune system
Hematopoietic CSFs TE
- decreases SE of chemo
- allows for higher levels of chemo
Hematopoietic CSFs ind
- PT with neutropenia - IV or SQ
- adjunct treatment in cancer PT, or renal failure (ESA)
Erythropoietin Stimulating agents (ESA) Concern
- increased risk of death for cancer PT compared to RBC transfusion- use with caution
Erythropoietin is… and examples
- produced in the kidneys and stimulates RBC production
- Epoetin (Epogen or Procrit)
- Darbepoetin (Aranesp)
Erythropoietin ind
anemia due to chronic illness, surgery, and cancer chemo
ESA SE/AE
- target HMG should not exceed 12 g/dL due to increased death, serious CV problems, and increased tumor production
- HTN and Edema
ESA critical assessment
Hmg >12 g/dL
ESA NI
- assess BP during treatment- may be increased in CRF PTs
- watch HCT elevation
- DO NOT SHAKE vial , store in fridge- DO NOT FREEZE
- must change needles after drawing up into syringe
- SQ not IM
Granulocyte (leukopoetic) Growth Factor (GCSF) examples
- Filgrastim (Neupogen)
- Pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)
GCSF uses
increase WBC in chemo PT, bone marrow transplant, severe neutropenia
GCSF SE/AE
-skeletal pain (due to expanding bone marrow-where WBC is created)
GCSF NI
- dosing based on neutrophil count (ANC)- must be >1500 cells/mm for 3 days
- KEEP MED REFRIDGERATED- DON’T FREEZE, DON’T SHAKE
- expensive
- IV SQ
Thrombopoietic Growth factor (TGF) example and use
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- Oprelvekin (Neumega)
- Chemo induced thrombocytopenia- low platelets
TGF critical assessment
assess platelet counts > 150, 000 don’t give
- normal range 150k-450k
TGF NI
- SQ
- drug int: DIURETICS (inc. risk of hypokalemia)
- store in fridge, do not shake vial
Active acquired immunity
- immunization/ vaccine -sm. amount of antigen
- slower process to develop antibodies
- long-lasting effects
- may need booster shots
vaccinations involve
the admin of a small amount of antigen which stimulates an immune response without the person getting the disease
passive immunity is when we receive antibodies (troops) from…
another source
- no immune response
- 2 types: maternal or other human and animal sources
Passive native immunity
- maternal antibodies-thru placenta
- automatic process
- temporary effects
passive acquired immunity
- animal and other human source: anti-toxin, immune globulin, anti-venin
- quick process
- temporary effects (weeks-months)
Active natural immunity
- antigen-antibodies-memory
- immune system response
- slow process to develop memory cells
- long-lasting effects
Vaccine-preventable diseases (7)
- Hep A, B
- Influenza
- Meningococcal disease
- Pneumococcal disease
- tetanus
- TB
- Varicella
national childhood vaccine injury act 1986
- national vaccine injury compensation program (NVICP)- adult and child
- compensation for vaccine injury or death
- does not req. proof of negligence on the part of the provider
MMR and varicella not to be given prior to
12 months
vaccine contraindications**
- mod- severe illness
- anaphylaxis component, food, or vaccine med
- ALWAYS REVIEW VACCINE INFO SHEET (VIS) PRIOR TO ADMIN
vaccines may be given in these cases…(4)
- mild illness or convalescent phase
- antimicrobial therapy
- exposure to infectious disease
- premature birth
vaccine discomfort , interventions
- use muscle
- massage area
vaccine documentation(6)
- date, route, site
- any adverse reactions
- vaccine type
- manufacturer
- lot number, expiration date
- your name and title, business address
increased vitamin use indications
- PT with rapid body growth
- pregnant or breastfeeding
- malnourished
- debilitated
fat soluble
- excreted in urine at a slow rate and metabolized slowly
- can be stored in fatty tissue, liver , and muscle
fat soluble vitamins
- Vit A, D, E, and K
- Vit A and D toxic if taken in excessive amounts over time
water soluble vitamins
- Vit B complex :
- B1- thiamine
- B2-riboflavin
- B3-niacin
- B6- pyridoxine
- Vit C- citrus and green vegetables