Immunology
Pathophysiology
Medical Terminology
Drug Cards
Communications
100

Name the 5 types of immunoglobulin

IgG, IgA, IgD, IgE, IgM

100

What is the name of the gram-negative bacteria that causes many GI diseases?

H. pylori

100

What is the medical term for itchiness?

Pruritus

100

What drug is a Z-Pak?

Azithromycin dihydrate

100

What is the biggest cause of non-adherence?

Cost of medication

200

What is the name of the gene-modifying technique that contributes to the ability to make millions of different antibodies even to things the body has never encountered?

Splicing or Genetic Recombination

200

Name 3 symptoms of liver failure

yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)

GI bleeding

loss of appetite

encephalopathy

fatigue

pruritus

200

What is the medical term for skin or mucous membrane redness?

Erythema

200

Brand name for metolazone

Zaroxolyn

200

How long should patient information records be kept?

2 years

300
In what type of lymphoid organs are germinal centers found?

Secondary (spleen and lymph nodes)

300

What is the number of weeks that constitutes chronic diarrhea?

more than 4 weeks

300

What is melena?

tarry or black feces

300
Name 2 brand names for methylphenidate hydrochloride

Ritalin

Methylin

Metadate

Concerta

Quillichew

Quillivant

300

If a person says one thing, but sends a contradicting message non-verbally, the receiver is more likely to trust which message?

Non-verbal

400

What does MHC do in the immune system?

Acts as a platform for antigen presentation in adaptive immunity

400

What is the term for a collection of cholesterol deposits that show up on the skin often associated with hyperlipidemia?

Xanthomas

400

What is urticaria?

Hives

400

Name 1 drug that can cause a disulfiram-type reaction when alcohol is taken at the same time

metronidazole, tinidazole, cephamandole, latamoxef, cefoperazone, cefmenoxime, and furazolidone

400

Patients are considered adherent if they take ____% of their medications correctly?

80%

500

What is a primary immunodeficiency disorder that prevents affected individuals from making antibodies and requires them to rely on lifelong immunoglobulin replacement therapy for survival?

X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia

500

What class of drugs is most likely to cause Steven's Johnson Syndrome? (be specific)

Antibacterial sulfa drugs

Bactrim 

500

What is the term for fat buildup in an organ, usually the liver?

steatosis

500

What drug is indicated for adjunctive therapy in tx of a peptic ulcer, IBS, neurogenic bladder/bowel disorders, biliary or renal colic and other gastric hyperspasmodic or hypersecretory disorders, rhinitis, anti-cholinesterase poisoning, and parksonism? (HINT: Comes in 0.125mg and 0.375mg ER)

Hyoscyamine sulfate

(Levsin, Levbid, Anaspaz, Hyomax)

500

Name 3 things that should be included in patient counseling on a drug.

Name (generic), intended use and expected action
Route, dosage form, dosage and administration
schedule
Special directions for preparation, storage or
administration
Precautions to be observed while taking along with
common side effects, how to avoid or action required if
they occur

Techniques for self monitoring of drug therapy
Potential interactions or therapeutic contraindications
What to do if you miss a dose and refill information

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