random clinic facts

Question 1

Why do CLL patients need closer skin surveillance?

Answer 1

• increased risk of all skin cancers!!, but especially of SCC’s
• should see them every 6 months or yearly at the least

Question 2

Which biologic agents are associated with flares of inflammatory bowel disease?

Answer 2

• IL-17 inhibitors

Question 3

Which biologic agents are associated with multiple sclerosis?

Answer 3

• TNF-alpha inhibitors

- don’t give if personal history or first degree relative with MS!

Question 4

In addition to liver enzymes, what should you periodically check for when patient on MTX?

Answer 4

• kidney function, will have to adjust dose if worsening renal function