Pharmacology Nurs 251 Module 9 Exam Portage Learning Newest Questions And Answers (2023 / 2024) (Verified Answers)

Why it is not recommended to treat HIV with only one medication {Ans: Monotherapy cannot counter the development of drug resistance and a missed dose can lead to a poor outcome. Current treatment strategy is referred to HAART (highly active antiretroviral therapy). Consists of three antiretrovirals taken in combination. Increases effectiveness of regimen by presenting the virus with multiple obstacles to try and overcome.}Protease inhibitors {Ans: Inhibit protease, protein essential for final assembly of new virus}Abatacept (Orencia) {Ans: is a selective co-stimulation modulator indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It works by inhibiting T-cell activation. Common adverse effects include headaches, upper respiratory tract infections, and hypertension. It should not be combined with TNF blocking drugs like adalimumab and infliximab or with anakinra due to the increased risk of serious infection.}Crohn's disease {Ans: Inflammatory bowel disease caused by inflammation in the digestive tract leading to abdominal pain, diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, malnutrition. Can be extremely painful and hard to control}Humoral immunity {Ans: Immune response mediated by B cells. (Antibodies against antigens)}Most chronic disease states treated with specialty medication {Ans: Cancer, multiple sclerosis, RA, crohn's disease, hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS}Natalizumab (Tysabri) {Ans: is a humanized