Pharm Ch 47 & 48

Humira (monoclonal antibody adalimumab) has been ordered for your patient, they do not have RA- what is another reason they may be prescribed this medication?

• Leukopenia

• Crohn's

  Disease

• GI bleed

• Hair thinning

A _____________ can be used to minimize adverse reactions to monoclonal antibodies and are sometimes ordered to be given concurrently.

• Corticosteroid

• NSAID

• Opiate Medication

• Calcium Channel Blocker

Epogen is used to stimulate the production of RBCs?

• True

• False

__________ is a Glatiramer acetate medication that is often used to treat exacerbations of MS

• Imdur

• Neupogen

• Neulasta

• Copaxone

Which fruit commonly interacts with and increases the toxicity level of some immunosuppressant medications and therefore requires patient education?

• Spinach

• Kiwi

• Grapefruit

• Bananas