RA and Gout Flashcards

1
Q

What drug classes are use for RA?

A
  • DMARDS
  • NSAIDS
  • COX-2 Inhibitor
  • BRMs
  • Other
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2
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What are the DMARDS?

A
  • Methotrexate
  • Leflunomide
  • Hydroxychloroquine
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3
Q

Teaching with DMARDS?

A
  • risk for infection

- do not drink ETOH (disulfiram effects)

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4
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Who can NOT take a DMARDS

A

-pregnant woman

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5
Q

What drug may be given with MEthotrexate to decrease SE?

A

Folic acid

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6
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What is the COX-2 Inhibitor used for RA?

A

Celecoxib

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7
Q

Teaching for Celecoxib?

A

It can cause sudden cardiac death

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8
Q

How do BRMs work?

A

Minimize activity to tumor necrosis factor… changes the way the body reacts to the disease process

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9
Q

What are the BRMs?

A
  • Etanercept
  • Adalimumab
  • Infliximab
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10
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What other meds can be used for RA?

A
  • immunosuppressive agents

- Glucocorticoids

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11
Q

Teaching for glucocorticoids?

A

Come off SLOWLY

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12
Q

Teaching for Gout:

Food

A
  • limit proteins (red meat, organ meat)

- avoid trigger foods!!

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13
Q

Trigger foods are ______ the the person experiencing gout

A

specific

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14
Q

What is the biggest preventative treatment for gout?

A

Drink plenty of FLUIDS!!!

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15
Q

What type of diet for gout?

A

low purine, alkaline foods

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16
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What foods are acidic?

A

(these must be avoided)

  • meat, poultry, fish
  • eggs
  • dairy
  • ETOH
  • grains