Pathology EMQ template.

Name:                              

Candidate number:

Theme: Immune Therapies

 

OPTION LIST

 

A	Cyclophosphamide	I	Allergen Desensitisation
B	Azathioprine	J	Interferon alpha
C	Corticosteroids	K	Anti-IL2 antibody
D	Ciclosporin	L	CTLA4 Antibody (Abatacept)
E	Anti-TNF therapy	M
F	Anti-CD20 therapy (Rituximab)	N
G	Plasmapheresis	O
H	IL-12 blockers	P

 

 

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

 

1.   Used in the treatment severe acute myasthenia gravis

 

 

2.   Prevents co-stimulation of T cells

 

 

3.   Inhibits de novo purine synthesis

 

 

4.   Side effects can include gingival hypertrophy

 

 

5.   Inhibits B cell proliferation and is used in lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis

 

 

 

ANSWERS

1. G

2. L

3. B

4. D

5. F