U World Immune final
NCLEX Immune
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
classified as a folate antimetabolite, antineoplastic, immunosuppressant drug to treat various malignancies and as a nonbiologic disease-modifying antirheuma
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U World Immune final
NCLEX Immune
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
classified as a folate antimetabolite, antineoplastic, immunosuppressant drug to treat various malignancies and as a nonbiologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) to treat
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
an autoimmune condition in which antibodies bind to and cause destruction of platelets. Clients
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
sulfonamide (salicylate and sulfa antibiotic) and nonbiologic disease-modifying antirheumatic
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Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
an antimalarial drug, but it is more commonly prescribed to reduce fatigue and treat the skin and
regular ophthalmologic examination every 6-12 months
Anaphylactic shock
has an acute onset, and manifestations usually develop quickly (20-30 minutes). Circulatory consciousness).
The management of anaphylactic shock includes:
1. Ensure patent airway, administer oxygen
Anaphylaxis
Triggers • Food (eg, nuts, shellfish)
• Medications (eg, β-lactam antibiotics)
• Insect stings
Clinical manifestations • Cardiovascular
o Vasodilation → hypotension & tissue edema
o Tachycardia
• Respiratory
o Upper airway edema → stridor & hoarseness
o Bronchospasm → wheezing
• Cutaneous
o Urticarial rash, pruritus, flushing
• Gastrointestinal
o Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Treatment • Intramuscular epinephrine
• Airway management & volume resuscitation
• Adjunctive therapy (eg, antihistamines, glucocorticoids)
Sjögren's syndrome
Tuberculosis
an infection caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis microorganism. A client with active,
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
an autoimmune disorder (the body's immune system erroneously attacks body tissues) that results
Fibromyalgia (FM)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor that has both
Lyme disease
develops after a bite from a tick infected with Borrelia burgdorferi. Initial symptoms are flu-like
Bumetanide
A potent loop diuretic (eg, furosemide, torsemide) used to treat edema associated with heart.
Isoniazid
First-line antitubercular drug used to treat latent or active tuberculosis.
Calcium acetate (PhosLo)
Phosphate binder used to treat hyperphosphatemia (normal phosphorous: 2.4-4.4 mg/dL ) in
Carvedilol (Coreg)
a beta blocker used to improve cardiac output and slow the progression of heart failure.
Metronidazole (Flagyl)
The first-line anti-infective drug used to treat infectious diarrhea caused by Clostridium difficile.
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate)
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