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RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (RA) CROSSWORD

Horizontales
Which RA drug is the only one that is FDA approved to be given in combination with methotrexate?
Tocilizumab is consider an _____ type of monoclonal antibody (what you and I are)
If the patient are interested in becoming pregnancy and are is Leflunomide therapy she might have to wait 2 years or undergo _______ drug elimination procedure using cholestyramine or activated charcoal suspension
What is the dosing frequency of cholestyramine, a drug used to increase the elimination process in patients wanting to become pregnant? (abbr.)
Infliximabe is a ______ antibody combining portions of mouse and human IgG1, which binds to TNF and prevents interaction with TNF receptors on inflammatory cells
An essential component of nonpharmacological treatment ______(We don’t get enough of this)
Methotrexate is a ________ antagonist. (2 words)
Patients will often feel stiffness in the _____(Think time of day)
Which RA drug urges caution in COPD patients?
what is the name of the drug that should be considered in patients with low disease activity and no poor prognostic factors?
which type of allergy is the contraindication of sulfasalazine?
Therapy is best optimized when started _______ to prevent irreversible damage (Think morning)
NSAIDS and corticosteroids should be used as an ______ in relation to DMARD therapy.
sulfasalazine impairs folate absorption during treatment therapy of RA so we give folic acid supplementation in conjunction with therapy to prevent _____ and blood abnormalities
What is one of the primary boxed warnings of methotrexate?
Biologics carry an increased risk of _____. (certain score)
Verticales
If a patient is started on rituximab, it is important that the team monitors ________ functioning (think running on the treadmill)
NSAIDS should not be used as _____ in RA treatment because they do not alter the course of the disease
What is the first-line therapy drug for the treatment of RA?
Folic acid supplementation has been shown to ______ MTX toxicity and adverse effects
What is one of the many contraindications in a patient who is being considered for methotrexate therapy? (think COVID therapy controversy)
What agent is a less commonly used medication for RA treatment due to its reduced efficacy and/or greater toxicity.
Xeljanz is dosed _____ times per day
Sulfasalazine should be taken with 8 ounces of _____ to prevent crystalluria (hydration)
Which non-TNF biologic also goes by the name CIMZIA?
Biologics carry an increased risk of ______
Articular symptoms can be polyarticular and _____
The brand name of Leflunomide is _____
Which RA drug is a naturally occurring IL-1 receptor antagonist? (brand name)
Etanercept is contraindicated if the patient has ______