1
Q
What is RA
A
Autoimmune disease
Chronic inflammation of joints
Complex disease with no cure
2
Q
What factors are involved in RA
A
Rheumatoid factor
- autoantibodies against IgG
Anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA’s)
3
Q
What are the normal function of synovium
A
Lubrication of cartilage surfaces
Provide nutrients to cartialge
4
Q
What drugs can you use for symptomatic relief
A
NSAIDs
Steroidal drugs
5
Q
What drugs can you use to modify the disease (DMARD)
A
csDMARD
tsDMARD
bDMARD
MPharm
flashcards
Decks in class (20)
# Cards
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Cardiovascular30
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Respiratory28
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Diabetes33
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Drug receptor interactions, Protein and Nucleic acids22
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Antibacterials and antivirals37
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Anticancer18
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Cholinergic and adrenergic31
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NSAIDs, Opioids and Steroidal drugs43
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AA antibacterial19
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AA susceptibility and antibiotic resistance11
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AA antivirals12
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AA antifungals8
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AA antiparasitic and antimalarial16
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AA end lectures47
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Transdermal, suppositories and aerosol36
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Ointments, creams, pastes and gels16
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Suspensions and emulsions47
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Liquids and MR25
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Powders, tablets and capsules46
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