WEEK 4 MEDS

Question 1

Andrenaline

Answer 1

Adrenergic agonist causing bronchodilation and vasoconstriction. Used for the treatment for severe systemic anaphylaxis.

Question 2

Methotrexate and Cyclophosphamide

Answer 2

Immunosuppressant drug, used to treat Lupus (auto immune disease).

Question 3

HAART (Highly active antiretroviral therapy)

Answer 3

Used for the treatment of HIV.

Question 4

Anticholinesterase drugs

Answer 4

Used to treat Myasthenia Gravis (weakness and rapid fatigue of muscles)

Question 5

Methotrexate

Answer 5

Used to treat rheumatoid arthritis

Question 6

Interferons and glatiramer

Answer 6

Used to treat Multiple Sclerosis, it works to suppress T cells

Question 7

Dexamethasone and Prednisone

Answer 7

Corticosteroid, used for anti-inflammatory purposes

Question 8

Filgrastim

Answer 8

Used for patients experiencing neutropenia, it is a recombinant colony stimulator.