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Why did Dr. Carter initiate genetic screening for the HLA-B*1502 allele among colonists before administering Carbamazepine?
Why did Dr. Carter initiate genetic screening for the HLA-B*1502 allele among colonists before administering Carbamazepine?
- To prevent agranulocytosis, a condition leading to extreme vulnerability to infections in zero gravity.
- To monitor for potential contraceptive failure caused by interactions between Carbamazepine and oral contraceptives.
- To mitigate the risk of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a severe skin reaction, particularly in individuals of certain ancestries. (correct)
- To avert the risk of aplastic anemia, a bone marrow failure associated with prolonged exposure to cosmic radiation.
Commander Rico experienced myocarditis while on Carbamazepine. What immediate action did Dr. Carter take to address this?
Commander Rico experienced myocarditis while on Carbamazepine. What immediate action did Dr. Carter take to address this?
- Withdraw the Carbamazepine immediately and administer advanced nanobot therapy to stabilize his heart. (correct)
- Administered a full dose of antibiotics to combat potential cosmic infections exacerbating the condition.
- Switched Commander Rico to an alternative mood stabilizer while maintaining the original dosage.
- Increased the dosage of Carbamazepine to counteract the inflammatory response affecting his heart.
Which complication led Dr. Carter to advise the female colonists to use alternate methods of birth control?
Which complication led Dr. Carter to advise the female colonists to use alternate methods of birth control?
- Myocarditis, altering the body's metabolism and reducing the impact of oral contraceptives.
- Agranulocytosis, which decreased the effectiveness of oral contraceptive medications.
- Carbamazepine reduced the effectiveness of their oral contraceptives due to its effect on liver enzymes. (correct)
- Aplastic anemia, causing hormonal imbalances that interfered with contraceptive efficacy.
Dr. Carter programmed robotic med drones to automatically eject Carbamazepine from a patient's regimen if certain blood count thresholds were breached. Which of the following would trigger this response?
Dr. Carter programmed robotic med drones to automatically eject Carbamazepine from a patient's regimen if certain blood count thresholds were breached. Which of the following would trigger this response?
What made even slight heart issues potentially life-threatening for Commander Rico in zero gravity?
What made even slight heart issues potentially life-threatening for Commander Rico in zero gravity?
A colonist of Asian descent is about to begin Carbamazepine treatment. What is the most critical preventative measure to undertake?
A colonist of Asian descent is about to begin Carbamazepine treatment. What is the most critical preventative measure to undertake?
How does Carbamazepine affect oral contraceptives, leading to unexpected pregnancies among the colonists?
How does Carbamazepine affect oral contraceptives, leading to unexpected pregnancies among the colonists?
What is the significance of monitoring ANC (Absolute Neutrophil Count) and CBC (Complete Blood Count) in patients taking Carbamazepine?
What is the significance of monitoring ANC (Absolute Neutrophil Count) and CBC (Complete Blood Count) in patients taking Carbamazepine?
Which of the following is NOT a significant risk associated with Carbamazepine, as observed in Colony X?
Which of the following is NOT a significant risk associated with Carbamazepine, as observed in Colony X?
Looking at all factors, what key strategy did Dr. Carter use to minimize harm from Carbamazepine within the colony?
Looking at all factors, what key strategy did Dr. Carter use to minimize harm from Carbamazepine within the colony?
Flashcards
Agranulocytosis
Agranulocytosis
A severe condition where immune cells vanish, increasing vulnerability to infections.
Aplastic Anemia
Aplastic Anemia
A condition where the bone marrow fails to produce enough blood cells, leading to fatigue.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) & Asians
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) & Asians
A severe skin reaction, with a higher risk for those of Asian descent, resembling an alien infection.
HLA-B*1502 Screening
HLA-B*1502 Screening
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Carbamazepine and Myocarditis
Carbamazepine and Myocarditis
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Contraceptive Failure
Contraceptive Failure
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ANC Alert Level
ANC Alert Level
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CBC Alert Level
CBC Alert Level
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Study Notes
- Upon arrival at Colony X, Dr. Carter found that Carbamazepine, while effective, caused deadly blood disorders and skin reactions in some colonists.
Black Box Warning - The Three A's
- Agranulocytosis can occur, where immune cells vanish, leaving people vulnerable to cosmic infections.
- Aplastic Anemia can occur, where bone marrow fails, causing severe fatigue.
- Asians risk Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a severe skin reaction.
Genetic Screening
- Individuals of certain ancestries must be screened for the HLA-B*1502 allele to prevent SJS.
- Genetic scanning pods were set up to ensure individuals with this genetic code did not start Carbamazepine unprotected.
Myocarditis Threat
- Commander Rico experienced myocarditis, an inflammatory attack on his heart, while taking Carbamazepine and working in zero gravity.
- Medication was withdrawn and nanobot therapy was administered.
Contraceptive Failure
- Carbamazepine reduced the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, leading to unexpected pregnancies.
- Alternate birth control methods were advised.
Ejecting the Drug
- Robotic med drones continuously scanned blood counts.
- A red alert sounded if:
- ANC (Absolute Neutrophil Count) was less than 1,000
- CBC (Complete Blood Count) was less than 3,000
- If either threshold was breached, the drones ejected the Carbamazepine to prevent a fatal crisis.
Mission Debrief - Carbamazepine Risks
- Carbamazepine is a mood stabilizer with lethal risks:
- Agranulocytosis and Aplastic Anemia.
- SJS risk in those with the HLA-B*1502 allele.
- Potential Myocarditis.
- Reduced effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Preventing Catastrophe
- Preventing catastrophe involves:
- Genetic Testing before initiation (for Asian-descended patients).
- Monitoring Heart Health.
- Using Backup Contraception.
- Halting the Drug if ANC < 1,000 or CBC < 3,000.
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