Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 9 Exam

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Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 9 Exam

• Select the characteristic below that is consistent with a specialty medica-

tion. ANS treat a complex disease state

• True or False. Patients must go through a specialty pharmacy to obtain a

medication that is considered a specialty medication; retail pharmacies do not stock them. ANS True

• List three characteristics of specialty medications. ANS 1. Stock high cost

med- ications

• Holds medications that are specific to complex diseases
• Sometimes involves a case manager to monitor the patient

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• List three classes of medications that are considered specialty medica-

tions. ANS 1. immunomodulating drugs

• anti-TNF monoclonal antibody

3. HAART

• Match the disease state with the statement that is true of that disease. ANS

Can- cer - involves the development of abnormal Multiple Sclerosis - involved the CNS RA - autoimmune disorder Crohn's disease - inflammation in the digestion tract Hepatitis C - virus that lead to liver damage HIV - bodys own immune system is attacked

• True or False. The initial treatment for Rheumatoid arthritis includes a class

of medications called DMARDS (disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs).ANS - True

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