N191 - DMARD's EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What are DMARD's? - ANSWER are a group of medications commonly used in people
with
rheumatoid arthritis
also used in psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis,
and systemic lupus erythematosus
For autoimmune things, body attacks itself so the drugs suppress immune system
What do DMARD's work to do? - ANSWER decrease pain and inflammation
reduce or prevent joint damage - slows joint degradation
preserve the structure and function of the joints
What do Non-biological DMARD's do? - ANSWER target immune cells, usually by
unknown mechanism
What do Biological DMARD's do? - ANSWER highly specific and target a specific
pathway of the immune system
Methotrexate MOA? - ANSWER may exert immunosuppressive effects by inhibiting
replication and function of T and possible B lymphocytes. It interrupts the process that
causes inflammation to prevent damage joints.
Methotrexate Contraindications? - ANSWER breastfeeding
- pregnancy
- alcoholism - for people who have alcohol disorders too
- alcoholic and chronic liver disease
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What are DMARD's? - ANSWER are a group of medications commonly used in people
with
rheumatoid arthritis
also used in psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis,
and systemic lupus erythematosus
For autoimmune things, body attacks itself so the drugs suppress immune system
What do DMARD's work to do? - ANSWER decrease pain and inflammation
reduce or prevent joint damage - slows joint degradation
preserve the structure and function of the joints
What do Non-biological DMARD's do? - ANSWER target immune cells, usually by
unknown mechanism
What do Biological DMARD's do? - ANSWER highly specific and target a specific
pathway of the immune system
Methotrexate MOA? - ANSWER may exert immunosuppressive effects by inhibiting
replication and function of T and possible B lymphocytes. It interrupts the process that
causes inflammation to prevent damage joints.
Methotrexate Contraindications? - ANSWER breastfeeding
- pregnancy
- alcoholism - for people who have alcohol disorders too
- alcoholic and chronic liver disease