TNFα Inhibitors: Effects and Adverse Reactions Quiz

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of monoclonal antibodies?

Low cost

What is the primary method of absorption of monoclonal antibodies?

Intravenous injection

How are monoclonal antibodies eliminated from the body?

Receptor-mediated endocytosis

Which factor can lead to faster drug clearance and lower levels of monoclonal antibodies in the body?

Immunogenicity and immune response induction Signup and view all the answers

Why are monoclonal antibodies considered as foreign proteins in the body?

They are recognized as foreign by the recipient's immune system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of monoclonal antibodies?

Risk of infusion reactions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about TNF inhibitors is TRUE?

They have to be administered parenterally Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of anti-TNF biologics like Infliximab, Golimumab, and Adalimumab?

Contain human Fc region Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect associated with anti-cytokine biologics like Infliximab?

Increased risk of infections Signup and view all the answers

Which type of biologic targets B lymphocytes directly?

Anti-B lymphocyte biologics Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes anti-integrin biologics from other biologics mentioned in the text?

Target integrins instead of cytokines or B lymphocytes Signup and view all the answers

Why must TNF inhibitors like Infliximab be dosed less frequently than small molecule drugs?

Complexity in production and binding specificity Signup and view all the answers

Which adverse effect is associated with TNFα inhibitors?

Reactivation of latent tuberculosis Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about anti-TNF biologics is false?

Patients should not be screened for latent tuberculosis before starting any anti-TNF drug Signup and view all the answers

Which biologic targets the p40 subunit to inhibit IL-12/23?

Ustekinumab Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is NOT commonly treated with anti-B lymphocyte biologics?

Systemic lupus erythematosus Signup and view all the answers

Which chronic inflammatory disease is effectively treated with anti-integrin biologics?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Signup and view all the answers

What is a common class effect associated with TNFα inhibitors?

Injection and infusion reactions Signup and view all the answers