Immunomodulatory drugs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A 9 year old boy presents with asymptomatic tongue nodules that are firm and rubbery. They do not disturb his taste or swallowing. He is also very tall for his age and with long fingers and arms. Dx and increased risk for what? - Answer MEN2B - increased risk for medullary thyroid cancer and pheo What is the typical management of MEN2B? - Answer prophylactic thyroidectomy <1 year of age and chronic screening for pheo How does sepsis affect right atrial and pulmonary capillary wedge pres...

Basics with skin conditions •Alopecia •Rash •Pruritus •Uticaria •Pigmentation change Skin lesion—New vs. Change HPI questions for skin problems Duration of symptoms Precipitating factors •Medications •Food •Occupation •Outdoors •Hobbies/Sport participation •Exposure to insects •Jewelry/metals/chemicals •Family history Is it: Local or systemic Pruritus- all day or worse at night Uticaria - duration Pigmented changes Pigmentation/Changes of the sk...

Cellulite Pathophysiology and Treatment, 2nd Edition (Basic and Clinical Dermatology) by Mitchel Edited by Mitchel P. Goldman Doris Hexsel Cellulite PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND TREATMENT Second edition Cellulite PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND TREATMENT Second edition edited by Mitchel P Goldman, MD Volunteer Clinical Professor of Medicine/Dermatology University of California San Diego, California USA Doris Hexsel, MD...

Description: This PowerPoint presentation provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration of uveitis, a complex inflammatory condition affecting the uvea (the middle layer of the eye), and its intricate relationship with various systemic diseases. Key Concepts Covered: • Anatomy and Physiology of the Uvea: o Detailed description of the uvea, encompassing the iris, ciliary body, and choroid, highlighting their functions in vision and ocular health. o Explanation of the uvea's ri...

AH2 EXAM 1: Cary Review: Maryville NURS623 lyme disease - correct answer fever, rash, facial paralysis, arthritis, chills, headache, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, and swollen lymph nodes ELISA - correct answer most common diagnostic test for lyme disease immunoblot - correct answer used to confirm ELISA results stage 1: early localized lyme disease - correct answer circular rash that may expand overtime and may have bullseye appearance; flu-like symptoms stage 1 lyme ...

Maryville Nurs 623 Exam 1 Basics with skin conditions - correct answer •Alopecia •Rash •Pruritus •Uticaria •Pigmentation change Skin lesion—New vs. Change HPI questions for skin problems - correct answer Duration of symptoms Precipitating factors •Medications •Food •Occupation •Outdoors •Hobbies/Sport participation •Exposure to insects •Jewelry/metals/chemicals •Family history Is it: Local or systemic Pruritus- all day or worse at nigh...

NSG 3153 Pharmacology The nurse explains why viruses are so difficult to treat when making what statement? A) Viruses are contained inside the human cell and cannot be destroyed without destroying the cell. B) Release of interferons by the host cell makes the virus replicate more quickly allowing the virus to spread. C) Drugs exist to treat all viral infections but they carry serious adverse effects and the benefit often does not outweigh the risk. D) Individual antiviral drugs a...

CSO Exam QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS Hormone Therapy - CORRECT ANSWER Used to treat hormone sensitive cancers. Stops or reduces the body's ability to produce hormones. Also, substitutes chemically similar agents for the active hormones that cannot be used by the tumor. Ex: SERMS, AIs, Progesterones, Antiandrogens, LHRH. Immunomodulatory Drugs - CORRECT ANSWER Inhibit anti-inflammatory cytokines and exert anti-angiogenic properties. Ex: Revlimid, Thaudomide Adjuvant ...

Basics with skin conditions •Alopecia •Rash •Pruritus •Uticaria •Pigmentation change Skin lesion—New vs. Change HPI questions for skin problems Duration of symptoms Precipitating factors •Medications •Food •Occupation •Outdoors •Hobbies/Sport participation •Exposure to insects •Jewelry/metals/chemicals •Family history Is it: Local or systemic Pruritus- all day or worse at night Uticaria - duration Pigmented changes Pigmentation/Changes of the sk...

A spouse of a client with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) receives a tuberculin skin test. The nurse reads the test and identifies an area of induration greater than 10 mm. What does this result indicate to the nurse? No further action is required. Additional tests are necessary. Repeating the skin test is indicated. Results are positive, indicating infection. Which age-related effects on the immune system are seen in the older client? Increased autoantibodies Increased expression of IL-2...