Immune 1
Rheumatoid arthritis is treated with what classification of drug?
What are immunosuppressants?
Redness
Swelling
Warmth at site
Pain at site
What is inflammation / inflammatory response?
Treats ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, vaginal yeast infections, & diaper rash
What are antifungals?
Reduction in production of B & T white blood cells
What are changes with aging in the immune system
Known for common allergy, liver and kidney injuries, breathing difficulties, decreased levels of RBC, WBC and platelets
What are Sulfonamides (sulfa drugs)?
What type drug will a client receive when the WBC: neutrophil count is elevated?
What are antibiotics?
Lab test that identifies the microorganism
What is Culture?
Used to treat psoriasis, eczema, and rashes caused by allergic reactions
What are topical corticosteroids?
The body's immune system attacks itself.
examples: ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, dermatitis, type 1 diabetes mellitus systemic lupus erythematosus
What are autoimmune disorders?
4 generations of this classification of antibiotic to treat health-care-acquired infection pneumonia and pelvic or intraabdominal infections Escherichia coli,
What are cephalosporins?
What type drug will a client receive when the WBC: lymphocyte count is elevated?
What is an antiviral?
Lab test that identifies the specific drug to use for a specifically identified microorganism.
What is Sensitivity?
Used to treat dandruff, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, skin cancer
What are antipsoriatic agents?
Should not be taken for more than 3 days due to rebound congestion
What are nasal decongestants?
Avoid use during pregnancy and in children due to permanent staining of teeth. used for gonorrhea, chlamydia, anthrax, and UTIs
What are tetracyclines?
What type drug will a client receive when the WBC: eosinophil count is elevated?
What is an antiparasitic? Or What is treatment for allergies?
Lab test that identifies the drug level prior to administration of the drug.
What is Trough?
Consists of skin, hair, and nails
What is the Integumentary system?
Mixture of 2 to 4 medications simultaneously for up to 1 year
What are antituberculosis agents?
Used to treat strep throat, sinus infections, otitis media, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, skin infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, syphilis
What are macrolides?
Antihistamines
Glucocorticoids
Nasal decongestants
NSAIDS
Immunosuppressants
What are anti-inflammatory drugs?
Lab test that identifies the drug level after the drug has been administered.
What is Peak?
Loss of collagen and loss of oil glands leading to dry, this skin
What are integumentary system changes related to aging?
Acyclovir, cidofovir, oseltamivir, ribavirin, zanamivir
What are antivirals?
Risk for damage to hearing and kidneys. Required blood levels for efficacy & toxicity.
What are aminoglycosides?