NEURO - multiple sclerosis medications Flashcards

1
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exemplar drug for immunomodulators

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INTERFERON BETA 1A & 1B

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2
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routes for INTERFERON BETA 1A & 1B

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IM & SQ

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3
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uses for INTERFERON BETA 1A & 1B

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decrease damage from autoimmune dysfunction

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pharmacologic action of INTERFERON BETA 1A & 1B

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inhibits movement of components of immune system across the BBB –> keeps myelin sheath intact –> keeps neuron conduction

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adverse reactions of INTERFERON BETA 1A & 1B

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  • flu like symptoms
  • hepatotoxicity
  • immunosupression
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nursing interventions for INTERFERON BETA 1A & 1B

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  • ACETAMINOPHEN can be give for flu-like symptoms (give judiciously bc of possible hepatotoxicity)
  • monitor for hepatoxicity
  • infection prevention measures
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client education for INTERFERON BETA 1A & 1B

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notify if having bruising, bleeding & fatigue (bc of damage to liver)

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interactions with INTERFERON BETA 1A & 1B

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should not be given in conjunction with other drug that can suppress the immune system

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