Somebody else's antibodies: the characteristics and roles of immune globulins.
CREDIT: This lesson is good for 0.2 CE units, with a passing grade of 70%.


OBJECTIVE
After completing this continuing education article, the pharmacist will be able to: 1. Compare and contrast active vs. passive immunity and homologous vs. heterogenous antibodies. 2. Describe the historical development and modern manufacture of immune globulins. 3. Identify the wide range of uses and effects of modern immune globulin products. 4. Discuss the adverse effect profiles of currently available immune globulins.
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D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000276:immunology; D004513:Education, Pharmacy, Continuing; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D007116:Immunization, Passive; D007136:Immunoglobulins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000276:immunology; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D007136:Immunoglobulins