NEURO - multiple sclerosis medications Flashcards
1
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exemplar drug for immunomodulators
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INTERFERON BETA 1A & 1B
2
Q
routes for INTERFERON BETA 1A & 1B
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IM & SQ
3
Q
uses for INTERFERON BETA 1A & 1B
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decrease damage from autoimmune dysfunction
4
Q
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
5
Q
adverse reactions of INTERFERON BETA 1A & 1B
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- flu like symptoms
- hepatotoxicity
- immunosupression
6
Q
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
7
Q
client education for INTERFERON BETA 1A & 1B
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notify if having bruising, bleeding & fatigue (bc of damage to liver)
8
Q
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
