) Pharmacology | Unit 9
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Question:
What is the action of DMARDs? (hydroxychloroquine/methotrexate,
adalimumab)
Answer:
Immunosuppression, decreasing body's immune response
Question:
What are DMARDs used for?
Answer:
RA, chrons disease, cancer chemo, autoimmune disorders
Question:
What are AR of DMARDs?
Answer:
Alopecia, nausea, stomatitis, skin irritations w/adalimumab
, Question:
Pt teaching for DMARDs
Answer:
Take methotrexate on the same day each week, report s/s of stomatitis,
continue contraceptive measures up to 8weeks after therapy, monitor for
increased risk of infection
Question:
What are contraindications with DMARDs?
Answer:
Renal, liver disorders, alcohol abuse, pancytopenia, folate deficiency's
(methotrexate)
Heart failure or neurological diseases (adalimumab)
Question:
What are precautions for DMARDs?
Answer:
Obesity, diabetes, hepatitis B or C