PT140
Which Rheumatoid Arthritis medication can be given orally? pg 589 new pg 580 old
Methotrexate
In what situation would a tetanus antitoxin be given? pg 596 pg 587 old
If a patient steps on a rust nail, the tetanus antitoxin can protect the individual against a potentially dangerous, life threatening condition
What is an antigen? pg 575 new pg 567 old
A foreign substance that causes a disease
A foreign substance that causes a viral infection
A foreign substance that causes an allergy
What are the conditions indicated for the drug Humira? pg 586 new pg 577 old
Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondytitis
What is DMARD? pg 585 new pg 577 old
Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs
What does the Thymus produce and what happens to it as a person ages? pg 578 new pg 570 old
It produces Lymphocytes and gradually shrinks as a person ages
Wha are the side effects of Imuran? pg 588 new pg 580 old
Nausea and Vomiting, Bone marrow suppression, and increased risk of infection
What is the term for blood cell production or formation? pg 575 new 567 old
Hematopoiesis
What is an attenuated vaccine? pg 594 new pg 583 old
A weakened vaccine
What is Graves Disease? pg 590 new pg 581 old
Graves Disease is an autoimmune disorder that results in thyroid gland overstimulation which leads to hyperthyroidism
What are the temperature storage requirements for most vaccines? pg 596 new pg 587 old
Between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius
What would be given to a patient to prevent kidney transplant rejection? pg 591 new pg 583 old
Rapamune and Nulojix
What is the spleen? What does it contain? pg 578 new pg 570 old
The spleen is the largest lymphatic organ that contains red and white pulp. The red pulp contains macrophages, and the white pulp contains lymphocytes
Which vaccine would be given for Shingles (herpes zoster)? pg 592 new pg 584 old
Zostavax or Shingrix
What is a major side effect of Immunosuppresive drugs or therapy? pg 591 new
Increased risk of infection
Name the Autoimmune disorders. pg 584/585 new pg 576 old
T1DM, Chrohn's, Myesthenia Gravis, SLE, Graves, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriasis as well but not always listed
What medications would a patient be given to treat Graves Disease? pg 590 new pg 582 old
Propylthiouracil or Methimazole
What are antitoxins and antivenins? pg 596 new pg 587 old
They are agents that contain antibodies that can neutralize dangerous toxins
What does RA lead to? pg 588 new pg 580 old
It can lead to bone and joint deformation
What routes of administration would Pneumovax 23 be given? pg 593 new pg 585 old
Subcutaneously or Intramuscularly
Which vaccine would be given for Hepatitis A and B? pg 592 new 584 old
Twinrix
For what condition would an EpiPen be given? pg 584 new pg 576 old
Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction)
What do Live vaccines lead to? pg 594 new pg 583 old
Live vaccines lead to the development of active acquired immunity
What is Gardisil administered to prevent and who is approved to receive it? pg 592 new pg 584 old
Gardisil is used to prevent HPV and is approved for males and females age 9-26 years old
How often is a booster required for tetanus toxoid? pg 595 new pg 585 old
Every 10 years