IMMUNE MODULATORS (KARCH FOCUS ON NURSING PHARMACOLOGY) CHAPTER 17 COMPLETE SOLUTIONS NEW UPDATE GRADE A+

IMMUNE MODULATORS (KARCH FOCUS ON
NURSING PHARMACOLOGY) CHAPTER 17
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS NEW UPDATE
GRADE A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
immune stimulant. ANSWER - drug used to energize the immune system when it is
exhausted from fighting prolonged invasion or needs help fighting a specific pathogen or
cancer cell


immune suppressant. ANSWER - drug used to block or suppress the actions of the T cells
and antibody production; used to prevent trans- plant rejection and to treat autoimmune
diseases


monoclonal antibodies. ANSWER - specific antibodies produced by a single clone of B cells
to react with a very specific antigen


recombinant DNA technology. ANSWER - use of bacteria to produce chemicals normally
produced by human cells


Prototype of Interferons. ANSWER - Interferon Alfa-2b


Indications of Interferon Alfa-2b
(Prototype of Interferons). ANSWER - Hairy cell leukemia, malignant melanoma, AIDS-
related Kaposi sarcoma, chronic hepatitis B and C, intralesional treatment of condylomata
acuminata in patients 18 years of age or older.


Actions of Interferon Alfa-2b
(Prototype of Interferons). ANSWER - Inhibits the growth of tumor cells and enhances
the immune response


Adverse Effects of Interferon Alfa-2b