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Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Flashcards

1
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What is the goal of RA Treatment?

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Low disease activity or remission

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What is DMARDs and what is included?

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Disease modifying anti rheumatic drugs
1. Nonbiologic
2. Biologic

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NSAIDs have what main effect in RA treatment?

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Anti-Inflammatory

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HPA Axis Steps

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Hypothalamus: Corticotropin releasing hormone –> Pituitary: Corticotropin ACTH –> Adrenals: Cortisol –> neg feedback on Pituitary

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What are the indications of Corticosteroids?

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  1. Extaarticular disease
  2. Vasculitis
  3. Active RA during pregnancy or breastfeeding
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What are the AEs of Corticosteroids?

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  1. 2-4x increased GI risks when given with NSAIDs
  2. Moon face
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What can be accelerated with corticosteroids?

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Atherosclerosis or Osteoporosis

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How can you prevent osteoporosis when taking corticosteroids?

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  1. Calcium
  2. Vitamin D
  3. Weight baring exercise
  4. Bisphosphonate if moderate/high fracture risk
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When is pulse dose IV methylprednisolone used?

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Lupus

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When is IM depot methylprednisolone used?

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Immediate relief of pain

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What are the Nonbiologic DMARDs csDMARDs?

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  1. Methotrexate
  2. Sulfasalazine
  3. Leflunomide
  4. Hydroxychloroquine
  5. Minocycline
  6. Cyclosporine
  7. Azathioprine
  8. Gold
  9. D-Penicillamine
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What is the primary nonbiological drug for RA?

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Methotrexate

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Methotrexate absorption decreases with what?

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Increased doses and food

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What is the onset of effect for Methotrexate?

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Onset 3-6 weeks, max effect 3-6 months

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What is the hepatic concern with Methotrexate?

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Fibrosis and Cirrhosis

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What is the pulmonary concern with Methotrexate?

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Acute hypersensitivity pneumonitis vs. toxic drug reaction
Dyspnea, drug cough, and fever

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What are the toxicities of Methotrexate?

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  1. Fetal abnormalities/abortifacient
  2. Oligospermia
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How do you decrease toxicity of Methotrexate?

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Take with Folic Acid 1 mg/day

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What are the drugs that can cause decreased renal clearance and increased risk of toxicity of Methotrexate?

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  1. Probenecid
  2. Salicylate
  3. NSAIDs
  4. Diuretics
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What are the drugs that displace Methotrexate from binding sites?

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  1. Salicylate
  2. Sulfonamides
  3. Phenytoin
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What are the CIs of Methotrexate?

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  1. Acute or chronic liver disease
  2. Excessive alcohol consumption
  3. Pregnanc
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What is precaution of Methotrexate?

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Obesity, diabetes aka Fatty Liver, which the risk of fatty liver can be increased with Methotrexate

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What is the dosing frequency of Methotrexate?

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EVERY WEEK
PUT DAY of week on the Rx Label

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What are the monitoring concerns with Methotrexate?

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  1. CBC
  2. Cr
  3. Liver Enzymes
    Q2-4 wks every 3 months, then q8-12 weeks for 3-6 months, and then q12 weeks after 6 months
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What is the main takeaway of Methotrexate in RA?

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Initial drug of choice, anchor for most combinations

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What is the efficacy monitoring of Sulfasalazine?

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  1. Improvement detectable at 4-8 weeks
  2. Failure identifiable within 3 months
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What is the CI of Sulfasalazine?

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Hypersensitivity to salicylate or sulfonamide

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What is the monitoring for Sulfasalazine?

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  1. Baseline G6PD
  2. CBC and LFTs within 1 month
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What is the main toxicity of Sulfasalazine?

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GI Effects 19%

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What is the concern of Sulfasalazine during pregnancy?

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Safe during pregnancy, but NOT safe AT TERM because it can cause Kernicterus: jaundice in the newborn

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What are the PK parameters of Leflunomide?

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Prodrug for Teriflunomide and still detectable 2 years later

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What is the main toxicity of Leflunomide?

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Increased LFTs, Severe Liver Injury
Stop is ALY 3x ULN

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What are the CIs of Leflunomide?

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  1. Teratogenicity
  2. Prior to pregnancy, drug is eliminated with cholestyramine until plasma concentration <0.02 ng/L
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What is the monitoring of Leflunomide?

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  1. Baseline Hep B and C
  2. Same as MTX and SAS
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How long does it take to determine efficacy of Hydrochloroquine?

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6 months to determine failure

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In mild RA, how is Hydrochloroquine utilized?

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Monotherapy

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37
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What is the elimination half life of Hydrochloroquine?

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40 days

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38
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What is the main side effect of hydrochloroquine, and what is a side effect that Dr. Resman-Targoff was surprised by?

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  1. Retinal Damage
  2. Skin Hyperpigmentation (dr. resman)
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What are the counseling points of Hydroxychloroquine?

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  1. Considered safe in pregnancy
  2. Take with food or milk
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What are the monitoring parameters of Hydroxychloroquine?

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  1. CBC
  2. LFTs
  3. Creatinine
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What is Minocycline?

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  1. Not currently in ACR RA treatment guidelines
  2. Previously used for Mild RA off label
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What is the plasma half life of Cyclosporine?

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1-45 hrs

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What is the efficacy of Cyclosporine?

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Seen at 2-12 weeks
Peaks at 6 months

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What are the toxicities of Cyclosporine?

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  1. Nephrotoxicity
  2. Hypertension
  3. Gingival Hyperplasia
  4. Hyperkalemia
  5. Hypomagnesemia
  6. Hyperuricemia
  7. GI
  8. Neuropathies
  9. Hirsutism
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What are the monitoring parameters of Cyclosporine?

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  1. Cr
  2. BP
  3. K
  4. Uric Acid
46
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There is a high risk of toxicity for Azathioprine is what?

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Low or Absent TPMT

47
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What is the concern in pregnancy for Azathioprine?

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Considered safe in pregnancy but use CI by manufacturer?

48
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What is the efficacy of Azathioprine?

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Onset 6-12 weeks
Peak 6 months

49
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What are the Targeted Synthetic DMARDs/Oral Janus Kinase JAK Inhibitors?

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  1. Xeljanz
  2. Olumiant
  3. Rinvoq
50
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How to spell Tofacitinib brand name?

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X E L J A N Z

51
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How to spell Baricitinib brand name?

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O L U M I A N T

52
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How to spell Upadacitinib brand name?

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R I N V O Q

53
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What can you NOT combine JAK Inhibitors with?

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  1. Azathioprine
  2. Cyclosporine
  3. Tacrolimus
  4. Biologics
  5. Other JAK Inhibitors
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What is the toxicity of JAK Inhibitors?

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  1. Thrombosis
  2. Zoster
  3. GI Perforation
  4. Increased LDL Cholesterol
  5. Increased LFTs
55
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What is a risk of JAK Inhibitors?

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Risk of Major CV Events and malignancy

56
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What should monitor for with JAK Inhibitors?

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  1. CLOTS
  2. CBC
  3. Lipid Panel
  4. Infections
57
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Xeljanz dosing is what?

58
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Olumiant dosing and caution is what?

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PO
Not used for GFR <60

59
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Rinvoq dosing and caution is what?

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PO
AVOID if severe hepatic impairment

60
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What are the Anti-TNF Monoclonal Antibodies?

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  1. Infliximab
  2. Adalimumab
  3. Golimumab
  4. Certolizumab Pegol
  5. Entanercept
  6. Rituximab
  7. Abatacept
61
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What does (I)I mean?

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Immune target

62
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What does xi mean?

63
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What does (m)u mean?

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Fully human

64
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What does zu mean?

65
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What should you avoid when taking TNFa Inhibitors?

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Avoid foods with listeria risk

66
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What happens to the fetus when mother is taking TNFa Inhibitors?

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Immunosuppression after birth

67
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What is the MOA of Etanercept and its dosing?

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Soluble TNF receptor, binds TNFa, blockers interaction
SUB Q

68
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What is the main drug warning of Entanercept?

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CNS Demyelinating disorders

69
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What is the MOA of Infliximab and its dosing?

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Chimeric, binds to TBFa
IV INFUSION

70
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What are the toxicities of Infliximab?

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  1. TB Reactivation
  2. Acute infusion reaction
  3. Hypesensitivity
  4. Increased infection risk
71
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What is the MOA of Adalimumab and its dosing?

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HUMAN IgG1, binds TNFa
SUB Q, Without or without MTX

72
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What is the MOA of Golimumab and its dosing?

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HUMAN IgG1, binds TNFa
SUB Q or IV WITH MTX in RA

73
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What is the MOA of Certolizumab Pegol and its dosing?

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Peglayted Fab Fragment
SUB Q, alone or with nonbiologic DMARD in RA

74
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What is the MOA of Rituximab?

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CHIMERIC, directed against B cell surface antigen CD20, depletes B Cells

75
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When do you use Rituximab in RA?

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  1. Active RA
  2. Inadequate response or intolerance to TNF inhibitors
76
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Can you use Rituximab in pregnancy?

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NO, not recommended

77
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What is the dosing of Rituximab?

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  1. With MTX
  2. IV Infusion day 1 and 15
  3. Q 24 weeks
78
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What is the MOA of Abatacept?

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Selective Costimulation Modulator

79
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What are the toxicities of Abatacept?

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COPD Exacerbations

80
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What is the dosing of Abatacept?

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IV Infusion or SUB Q
Avoid silicone syringes

81
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What are the Il-6 Antagonists?

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  1. Tocilizumab
  2. Sarilumab
  3. Anakinra
82
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What is the MOA of Tocilizumab?

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HUMANIZED IL-6 Receptor inhibiting monoclonal antibody

83
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What is the toxicity of Tocilizumab?

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  1. Gastrointestinal perforation
    Increased liver enzymes and lipids, decreased neutrophils and platelets
84
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Can you use Tocilizumab in pregnancy?

85
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What is the dosing of Tocilizumab?

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IV Infusion or SUB Q

86
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What is the MOA of Sarilumab?

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FULLY HUMAN IL-6 receptor inhibiting monoclonal antibody

87
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What are the toxicities of Sarilumab?

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  1. GI Perforation
    Increased liver enzymes and lipids
88
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What is the dosing for Sarilumab?

89
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What is the MOA of Anakinra?

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RECOMBINANT IL-6 receptor antagonist

90
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What is the dosing of Anakinra?

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SUB Q DAILY

91
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Is Anakinra recommended in pregnancy?

92
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What is Comorbidity?

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2 simultaneous diseases that occur together more often than by chance

93
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What is Multimorbidity?

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2 simultaneous disease that occur together randomly

94
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What should be in lab monitoring of RA?

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  1. ESR
  2. CRP
  3. Hemoglobin/Hamtocrit
  4. Platelets
  5. X-Rays
95
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Do you use RF in monitoring of RA?

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NO, only used to establish diagnosis

96
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What are the RA Treatment Strategies?

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  1. Combo therapy
  2. A+B+C+D
  3. Methotrexate Anchor
97
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Why do you want to give Chimeric monoclonal antibodies with Methotrexate?

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To decrease formation

98
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Can Biologics and JAK Inhibitors be combined?

99
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Which drug needs an elimination procedure prior to pregnancy and what is it?

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Leflunomide, eliminate with Cholestryramine

100
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What is the initial treatment guideline?

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  1. DMARD naive, low disease activity = HCQ>MTX>LEF
  2. DMARD naive, mod/high disease activity = MTX mono>HCQ mono, SAS, bDMARD, tsDMARD, or combo
  3. csDMARD without glucocorticoid preferred
101
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What is methotrexate admin guideline?

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Initial oral MTX preferred over SUB Q

102
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What is the treatment modification guideline?

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  1. Max tolerated MTX dose, adding bDMARD or tsDMARD preferred over cs DMARD triple therapy
  2. Adding/switching DMARDs preferred over continuing/adding glucocorticoid to stay at target
103
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What is the tapering of DMARD guideline?

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  1. Gradually DC Drugs
  2. If on triple csDMARDs, gradually DC SAS>HCQ
  3. Gradually DC MTX>stopping bDMARD or tsDMARD
104
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How long should RA treatment be at target prior to tapering?

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At target >6 months before tapering

105
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When should you screen TB?

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Before biologic or JAK inhibitor

106
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Which drugs have the highest reactivation of tuberculosis?

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TNFa Inhibitors Infliximab or Adalimumab

107
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What is the screening for TB?

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  1. Screen with PPD or IGRA, if positive get CXR
  2. If CXR positive, get sputum for AFB
  3. If AFB positive, treat for TB >3 months before starting biologic/JAK
  4. If AFB or CXR neg, treat for latent Tb 1 month before biologic/JAK
108
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Immunosuppressed patients may have diminished response to vaccines and increased risk for infections. Vaccine may trigger autoimmune diseases and therefore,

A

Should be administered before starting

109
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For patients older than 50 yrs what vaccine should you consider?

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Shingrix, especially before JAK inhibitors

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