Pathology EMQ template
YourName:Tamara Keith
YourIdentifier:Keithtamara1
Theme: Immune therapies
OPTION LIST
|
A |
Azathioprine |
I |
Infliximab |
|
C |
Basiliximab |
K |
Mycophenolate mofetil |
|
B |
Ciprofloxacin |
J |
Norfloxacin |
|
D |
Ciclosporin |
L |
Plasmapheresis |
|
E |
Cyclophosphamide |
M |
Prednisolone |
|
F |
Diclofenac |
N |
Propranolol |
|
G |
Dacluximab |
O |
Tacrolimus |
|
H |
Etanercept |
P |
Thiopurine Methyltransferase |
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. A patient visits your clinic for a regular check up regarding ulcerative colitis and is unsure how much medication he should have been taking so has been taking Òabout 4 or 5 a dayÓ. You notice abdominal striae, acne and weight gain, he also complains of increased thirst and polyuria. What drug is he taking too much of?
2. A 23 year old man is rushed into A&E feeling very unwell. He has a fever of 40oC, hypotension, and is found to have septicaemia. Blood test results reveal a leucopenia, thrombocytopenia and anaemia. His girlfriend tells you he recently saw a new doctor and he started taking some new pills a week agoÉ?
3. This agent crosslinks DNA, preventing DNA replication preventing lymphocyte proliferation. It can be used in the treatment of SLE, WegenerÕs granulomatosus and also in the treatment of some malignancies
4. An 18 year old with severe asthma has a routine blood test and is found to have a raised white cell count with marked neutrophilia although her lymphocyte count is reduced. What drug is she currently taking?
5. A purine analogue preventing the replication of DNA, commonly used in Ulcerative Colitis.
6. Anti TNF agent indicated in rheumatoid arthritis, crohnÕs disease and ankylosing spondylitis
ANSWERS
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1. M |
2. A |
3. E |
4. M |
5. A |
6. I |