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Inflammation (Chapter 6) Flashcards

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what is inflammation ?

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localized heat, swelling, redness and pain in response to a trigger

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what can be a trigger for inflammation ?

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extreme heat/cold, radiation, UV light, chemicals, anything that damages the skin, allergy infection, cancer

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inflammation is propagated by chemical factors. where do they come from (3 places)

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plasma
injured cell
immune system

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is inflammation good or bad ?

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it’s good, meant to remove infections and to promote clotting and tissue repair, however side effects are uncomfortable

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inflammation is good, but there are bad side effects. what are 5 examples of chronic and debilitating inflammatory diseases that arise from inflammation ?

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rheumatoid arthritis
gout
arthritis 
tonsillitis
asthma
multiple sclerosis
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if something is inflamed, is it infected ?

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no, but something may become inflamed with infection

eg psychosomatic inflammation

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explain the main goal of the arachidonic acid pathway

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metabolites produced inside an injured cell

COX enzymes activated, producing prostaglandins, thromboxane, leukotriene

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how does the arachidonic acid pathway result in inflammation and clotting ?

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when a cell is injured:
phospholipase A2 removed arachidonic acid from diacylglycerol/phospholipid membrane

then cox-1, cox-2, peroxidase turns it into prostaglandin, prostacyclin, thromboxane

lipooxygenase turns arachidonic acid into leukotrienes

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what enzymes is the prostaglandin pathway promoted by

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PGH2 synthase

cox-1, cox-2, peroxidase

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what pathway would a drug acting against lipooxygenase target ?

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it would target the leukotriene pathway and therefore would not help against inflammation

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what enzymes do leukotrienes require ?

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no enzymes.

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what is the main purpose of leukotrienes ?

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attract immune cells

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what is the role of thromboxane ?

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forming platelet aggregation (blood clots) and reducing blood flow to the site of a clot.

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what happens in healthy vs injured endothelial cells ?

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healthy: produce prostacyclins and nitric oxide that prevent clotting
injured: cells stop producing prostacyclin, meaning clotting can begin. therefore collagen sticks on platelets to create clotting.

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what is a prostacyclin ?

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a vasodilator that opposes the clotting pathway

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how are leukotrienes involved in asthma ?

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they trigger contractions in the smooth muscles lining the bronchioles

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what is the role of bradykinin ?

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causes vasodilation and pain response

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what do chemotactic factors do ?

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attract other cells to the injury

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what do platelet-activating factors do ?

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stimulate platelets to help form a clot

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what does NSAID stand for ?

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

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what pathway do NSAIDs target ?

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arachidonic acid

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name 3 examples of NSAIDs

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aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen (aleve)

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what are the 4 purposes of NSAIDs

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anti-pyretic (reduce fever)
analgesic (reduce pain)
anti-inflammatory (reduce inflammation)
anti-coagulant (thin blood)

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how do NSAIDs act on the arachidonic pathway ?

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inhibit COX enzymes, preventing prostaglandin production

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what are the advantages of NSAIDs?
prostaglandins can be suppressed by NSAIDs, which prevents the pain caused by vascular permeability and edema
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what are the bad sides of NSAIDs?
prostaglandins are also important to protect stomach lining from acid, so inhibiting prostaglandins means more acid damage, ulcer, GI tract issues. NSAIDs therefore cause stomach problems sometimes
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what are the risks of NSAIDs?
modulating COX enzymes affects balance of blood clotting vs thinning, increasing risk of stroke or hemorrhage bleeding
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what is COX1? what does it produce ? when it is expressed ?
expressed all the time in most cells of the body | produces thromboxane, which promotes blood clotting
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what happens if you inhibit COX-1?
it thins the blood (anti-clotting)
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what is COX-2? what does it produce ? when it is expressed ?
expressed only when there is inflammation in the cells that are injured produces prostacyclin, which causes pain, and inhibits blood clotting
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what happens if you inhibit COX-2?
it promotes clotting (clotting effect)
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how does aspirin act on the arachidonic acid pathway ?
it is a very strong COX-1 inhibitor. this inhibits blood clotting, therefore is a blood thinner
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what does aspirin do to the GI system ?
causes disturbance
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which NSAID inhibits COX-2?
ibuprofen (advil, aleve) a little specific inhibitors: celebrex, vioxx, and vextra
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which COX does ibuprofen inhibit ?
COX-2 and COX-1 inhibits COX-2 a lot more inhibits COX-1 therefore only a slight anti-coagulant effect, with strong anti-inflammatory effect
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why is it not good to use ibuprofen right after an injury?
it inhibits the clotting. | also increases swelling, edema, and pain.
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what are three cox-2 specific inhibitors ? which ones are still on the market ?
celebrex, vioxx, vextra only celebrex is still being used
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what is the action of celebrex, a cox-2 specific inhibitor ?
this causes cox-1 to be more active, enhances clotting. this acts as a coagulant, can be dangerous
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what are the risks of taking a cox-2 specific inhibitor ?
promotes clotting, therefore increases manifold the risk of myocardial infarction or stroke
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what are the benefits of taking a cox-2 specific inhibitor ?
relieves GI symptoms
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what is the best medication to take 24-48 hours after an injury for pain relief ?
tylenol which is not an NSAID.
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how does tylenol work ?
doesn't have the anti-coagulant effect, but works only in the brain to prevent pain so the injury heals faster
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which tissues are affected by tylenol?
the brain
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why doesn't tylenol have all the blood and GI side effects NSAIDs do ?
because it only affects the brain
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what are the clinical guidelines for NSAIDs?
there aren't many, so a lot of people die and are hospitalized from the side effects
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what are the recommendations for using aspirin for children ?
avoid it, risk of Reyes syndrome in children 17 or younger.
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what is Reye's syndrome?
causes swelling in liver and brain following a viral infection
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what is the right dose to take for aspirin ?
it depends on what it is being used for: | analgesic, anti-inflammatory, blood thinner
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what are the food intake recommendations for aspirin ?
always take with a meal, or at least with milk. this is because prostaglandins protect the GI tract, so prostaglandin inhibitors will be less harsh with food food and milk helps neutralizes acid in stomach
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why is it not a good idea to use NSAIDs on musculoskeletal injuries ?
NSAIDs are anti-inflammatory, but inflammation is a necessary component in the healing process.
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why is it not a good idea to use NSAIDs on tendon injuries ?
a lot of tendon injuries are actually degenerative and not inflammatory conditions, therefore NSAIDs won't help.
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what is the major concern with concussion in the early phases
cerebral hemorrhage
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what is a concussion ?
a traumatic brain injury that changes the way your brain functions brain shifts and hits against the skull
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in the brain, what can a concussion lead to ?
bruising and swelling of the brain, tearing of blood vessels, injury to nerves
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what are the symptoms of a subdermal or epidermal hematoma ?
increased headache with worsening symptoms
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what medication to give to a concussed person ?
none, it will mask the symptoms | don't give anti-coagulants
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when can you rule out an epidural hematoma ?
after a few days
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if you really need to recommend a medication for a concussion, what would it be
tylenol
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what are the base of corticosteroids ?
cortisol
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what are the effects of cortisol ?
- glucogenic effects - reduces inflammation - increases healing
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what are the three steps in an injury?
1) injury 2) inflammation 3) resolution and healing
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at what stages of the injury does cortisol play a role ?
it blocks inflammation early on and then accelerates later stages of healing
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what is hydrocortisone ?
a steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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what are the abilities of hydrocortisone?
cause anti-inflammation and mineral retention
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what is dexamethasone ?
a steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
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what are the abilities of dexamethasone ?
more potent anti-inflammatory as compared to mineral retention
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what do the effects of corticosteroids reflect ?
natural glucocorticoid response
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what are the effects of corticosteroids (5)
gluconeogenesis in liver protein breakdown for amino acids triglyceride hydrolysis to supply glycerol increased excretion of calcium from kidney diminished immune and inflammation response
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how do corticosteroids decrease swelling and pain ?
by decreasing prostaglandins and leukotrienes
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how exactly do corticosteroids inhibit inflammation
inhibit infiltration of phagocytes and lymphocytes at the site of inflammation
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what diseases are corticosteroids used in ?
autoimmune, bronchial asthma, inflammatory bowel disease, tendonitis, bursitis, allergies, dermatitis, cancers, organ rejection, adrenocortical insufficiency
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what is the dose-response relationship between concentration of cytokine IL-17A (symbolizing immune T-Cell response) and a corticosteroid like dexamethasone ?
in an environment with activated immune cells, the more dexamethasone, the less of a response in t-cells will happen.
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what should be the dosing of corticosteroids ?
lowest amount for the shortest time, with exception of cancers or chronic diseases.
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how should corticosteroids be administered ?
depends on the location of desired effect. can be oral, intramuscular injection, inhalation, topical
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what are the adverse effects of corticosteroids ?
nausea, anorexia, headache, lethargy, fever
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what can happen to adrenal glands with corticosteroid use ?
adrenal suppression through negative feedback
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prolonged use of corticosteroids can lead to what syndrome?
Cushing's, which is due to hypercortisolism
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what is glucosamine ?
dietary supplement
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what is glucosamine used for ?
treating osteoarthritis
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how does glucosamine affect the arachidonic pathway ?
it doesn't | it's not an analgesic and not an anti-inflammatory agent
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what is the chemical structure of glucosamine ?
aminomonosaccharide
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what is the use of glucosamine based on ?
it stimulates the production of cartilage to replace damaged cartilage is used to make glysoaminoglycans which are used to make cartilage
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what have clinical studies shown for the use of glucosamine in treating osteoarthritis short term ?
it reduces its symptoms, compared with placebo
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studies have shown that glucosamine can be effective in treating osteoarthritis combined with a medication. which one ?
ibuprofen
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what is the difference between treating osteoarthritis with glucosamine or ibuprofen
ibuprofen- takes 1 week to be effective glucosamine- takes 2 weeks just as effective or more effective with glucosamine and ibuprofen
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how is glucosamine consumed ? what does this imply ?
oral route | therefore first pass effect reduces bioavailability to about 1/4 oral dose
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are there any benefits to using glucosamine with chrondroitin to treat osteoarthritis ?
in a controlled study, it was found that there was no difference between that group and the placebo group however, in the subset with severe disease, there was a significant benefit
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adverse effects of glucosamine ?
minimal | mostly GI distress
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what are topical anti-inflammatory products?
treat topical inflammatory conditions
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what is salicylate?
a counterirritant NSAID
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where is salicylate usually applied ?
on strains, sprains, muscle soreness
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how do salicylates work ?
by penetration directly to the tissue rather than absorption into the systemic circulation greater rate of absorption on abdomen than on foot
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are salicylates transdermal medication ?
no since the amount absorbed is too low to be for systemic therapeutic purposes used for local response only
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are salicylates less risky to use than oral NSAIDs?
no | to be used with caution if risk factors like renal disease, liver disease, GI bleeding, alcohol use
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what is the form of salicylate usually used ?
methyl salicylate or trolamine salicylate
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what happens if you apply methyl salicylate and then use an occlusive bandage or heating pad ?
increased irritation, tissue damage
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what kind of skin are counterirritants applied on ?
intact skin, never wounds
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what are the benefits of capsicum ?
relieving pain associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
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how does capsicum work ?
inhibits substance P, a NT involved in pain at peripheral sites also has anti-inflammatory properties
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what medications are used to relieve itching ? what kind of med are they ?
camphor and menthol local analgesics
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what is the word for a med that relieves itching ?
antipruritic
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what is good in a combination with camphor and/or menthol for the antipruritic response ?
local anesthetics
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what is the only corticosteroid available without prescription ?
hydrocortisone
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what about eucalyptus oil, wormwood, Echinacea ? are they effective as anti-inflammatory / anti-irritants ?
we dont know for sure
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how many NSAIDs should be used at a time
1
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what should NSAIDs be taken with ?
food/ milk
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what NSAID should you not prescribe to a teen with a viral infection ?
aspirin
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athlete takes NSAID, gets dark black stools. what could it be ?
GI bleeding

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