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Q1: RA Treatments
A: Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, DMARDS, Biologics, Targeted DMARDs other than ASA, NSAIDs
increase risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Can cause UGI bleed. May need to take with a PPI
Q2: Corticosteroids
A: Gives quick pain and inflammation relief. Also slows down your immune system helping control autoimmune diseases
Risks: Glaucoma, cataracts, fluid retention, mood and behavioral changes, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, increased
appetite, osteoporosis, thin skin
Q3: Traditional DMARDs
A: suppress the immune system, decreases inflammation, slows down joint damage
Q4: DMARDs: Risks
A: Harder to fight infections, increase chance of CA low blood cell counts, diarrhea, HA, hair loss, fatigue, weight loss,
stomach upset. Can take several weeks to work. May be prescribed an NSAID
Q5: DMARDS: biologic (TNF a antagonist) EIA
A: Etanercept Infliximab Adalimumab
Q6: DMARDs-biologic Risks
A: not available PO, only IV infusions. Weakens the immune system. (if exposed) TB or Hep B may come back. May
cause HF or MS
Q7: DMARDs-biologic Side Effects
A: HA injection site reaction infusion reaction
Q8: HIV infects cells that express the CD4 receptor and include:
A: Macrophages cD4 T lymphocytes Langerhans cell of the skill Macrophages in the CNS other protected reservoirs,
including the intestinal wall
Answers
Q1: RA Treatments
A: Acetaminophen, NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, DMARDS, Biologics, Targeted DMARDs other than ASA, NSAIDs
increase risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Can cause UGI bleed. May need to take with a PPI
Q2: Corticosteroids
A: Gives quick pain and inflammation relief. Also slows down your immune system helping control autoimmune diseases
Risks: Glaucoma, cataracts, fluid retention, mood and behavioral changes, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, increased
appetite, osteoporosis, thin skin
Q3: Traditional DMARDs
A: suppress the immune system, decreases inflammation, slows down joint damage
Q4: DMARDs: Risks
A: Harder to fight infections, increase chance of CA low blood cell counts, diarrhea, HA, hair loss, fatigue, weight loss,
stomach upset. Can take several weeks to work. May be prescribed an NSAID
Q5: DMARDS: biologic (TNF a antagonist) EIA
A: Etanercept Infliximab Adalimumab
Q6: DMARDs-biologic Risks
A: not available PO, only IV infusions. Weakens the immune system. (if exposed) TB or Hep B may come back. May
cause HF or MS
Q7: DMARDs-biologic Side Effects
A: HA injection site reaction infusion reaction
Q8: HIV infects cells that express the CD4 receptor and include:
A: Macrophages cD4 T lymphocytes Langerhans cell of the skill Macrophages in the CNS other protected reservoirs,
including the intestinal wall
