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**normal lab value of IgA-tTg

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0 - 3 U/mL, or 0.00 - 100.00 ug/g

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**normal lab value of total IgA

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80 – 350 mg/dL

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**What is Sjogren’s syndrome

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disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms: dry eyes and mouth

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**What is Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

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birth defect where you’re born with an open foramen ovale and ducturs arteriosus

↓ developed L ventricle & ↓ developed valves (mitral, aortic) (hole between L&R atria)

  • ASD
  • PFO
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**Treatment of Hutchinson-Gliford Progeria

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  • NSAIDS
  • Statins
  • Bone health meds
  • OT/PT
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**Pneumothorax vs hemothorax

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  • both decrease lung sounds
  • pneumothorax: air between lungs and chest cavity = ↑ percussion
  • hemothorax: blood between lungs and chest cavity = ↓ percussion
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**_____ PPD induration = positive

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  • > 5mm immunocompromised
  • > 10mm for high risk/from countries with TB, prisons, nursing homes, etc.
    15mm everyone
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**Meds for TB

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  • isoniazid
  • *- Rifampin (avoid oral contraceptives)
  • Ethambutol
  • Pyrazinamide
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9
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**What 2 diseases cause thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO)

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  • hashimotos

- graves disease

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**hypothyroidism causes _____ TSH and low _____

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  • high

- low T3/T4

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11
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**Tx sickle cell

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  • pain meds
  • hydration
  • O2
  • hydroxyurea (prevents abn RBCs)
  • avoid iron meds
  • PCN prophylaxis for newborns
  • *- don’t give diuretics
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12
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**UTI meds: pregnancy & pediatrics safe

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Pregnancy:

  • fosfomycin (Monurol)(one-time dose)
  • Floxin
  • PCN
  • Nitrofurantoin

Pediatrics Safe:

  • *- Bactrim (Trimethoprim-Sulfa)
  • Augmentin
  • Cephalosporins
  • Suprax
  • Cefzil
  • Keflex
  • if vomiting = IV dose cephalosporins
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13
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**What is tamsulosin (fosamax) used for

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BPH

  • relaxas muscles
  • alpha-1 antagonist (hypotension education!!!!!)
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**5 s/s pleural effusion

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  • chest pain
  • dry/nonproductive cough
  • dyspnea
  • orthopnea
  • fever
  • *- NO SOB
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**when do migraines become chronic

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**15x/mo

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16
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**treatment for migraines

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botox

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17
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**Treatment of antibiotics-induced cellulitis

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  • *- Start IV antibiotics or continue PO antibiotics
  • Treat fever
  • Educate medication regimen
  • Wrap wound
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**What is clonazepam (klonipin) used for

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anxiety

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19
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**What is MS

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Most common Demyelinating disease that results in damage to the protective covering (myelin sheath) that surrounds nerve fibers in the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord.

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20
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**Name 3 hormones

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  • *- ADH (antidiuretic hormone)

- aldosterone (casuses the body to release salt and water = ↓ blood volume = ↓ BP) via Renin-angiotensin system

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21
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**What should you monitor when on doxycycline and/or warfarin

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INR!!!

22
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**What affect does doxycycline have on warfarin (coumadin)

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increases the affect of it = increase bleeding risk

23
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**3 muscle spasm meds

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  • Antispasmotics:
    • Baclofen (Gablofen)
  • Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
  • Gabapenting (neurontin) d/t it being and anticonvulsant and nerve pain medication
24
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**What is Tay-Sachs (GM2 gangliosidosis)

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  • Lack of enzyme that breaks down fatty substance, building up toxic levels in the brain and affect the function of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
  • *- destroys nerve cells in brain/spinal cord
  • Loss of muscle control, cherry-red spots in the eyes
  • Loss of motor skills, such as turning over, crawling, and sitting up.
  • loss of vision/hearing loss
25
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**Who does Tay-Sachs affect the most & why

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Ashkenazi Jewish

- b/c they lack enzyme that ↓ down fatty substances/allows toxic build up in the brain

26
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**s/s asthma

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  • *- dry cough & wheezing
  • breathing through the mouth
  • chest pressure
  • increased HR
  • throat irritation
27
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**First line meds for uncomplicated HTN

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Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

28
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**If CKD in stage 3, start on _____

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amlodipine (norvasc)

29
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**Depression:

what should you add to meds

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cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)

30
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What is tamoxifen and what can is cause

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It is a hormonal tx for breast cancer:

It can cause cancer of the uterus (womb), strokes, and blood clots in the lungs

31
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Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that impacts the lungs and digestive system and…

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pancreas

32
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Can you have BB with lung conditions

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No! Beta-2 blockers result in bronchoconstriction

33
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Ulcerative Colities affects the _____ and _____ colon and is diagnosed through a _____

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  • rectum
  • sigmoid
  • colonoscopy
34
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GFR is rated as severe when it is in the range of _____

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15-19 (stage 4)

35
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What medications to give for UTI in young and healthy

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trimethoptrim/sulfamethoxazole (bactrim)

36
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Cystic fibrosis leads to

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  • ↓ serum sodium
  • CF-associated DM
  • pancreatitis.
37
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Treating insomnia:

  • stop _____ by 5pm, decrease distractions, and use a _____ _____ tablet at bedtime
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  • caffeine

- 5mg melatonin

38
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What to use for migraines

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botox

39
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T/F: Studies to date clearly indicate the effectiveness of acupuncture for alleviating cancer pain

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False. Studies do not clearly indicate

40
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Cystib fibrosis affects the _____ causing secretions into the _____

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  • pancreas

- lungs

41
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Start initial dose of warfarin _____ _____ to monitor the effects, titrate dose to INR to _____, and make sure to monitor closely with _____ tx.

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  • at half
  • 2.1
  • abx
42
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T/F: thiazide diuretics are used in CKD and sickle cell patients

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FALSE! Do NOT use diuretics to treat htn in CKD or sickle cell pts

43
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What conditions does TPO check for

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  • graves (hyperthyroid)

- hashimotos (hypothyroid)

44
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Describe TSH and T3/T4 levels in hypo/hyperthryroid

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Hypo = ↑TSH = ↓T3/T4
Hyper = ↓TSH = ↑T3/T4
45
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Fragile X syndrome can cause _____

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ataxia

46
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Prader Willi Sx is caused by deletions of chromosome _____ from _____

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  • 15

- father

47
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Treat pediatric UTI with…

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bactrim

48
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Medication used for neuropathic pain

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  • cymbalta

- lyrica

49
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  • main lab test for celiac

- how to dx celiac

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  • IgA

- small intestinal bx through EGD

50
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patient experiencing rigors with immunoglobulin infusion, give _____

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demerol (meperidine)

51
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Parathyroid gland regulates _____

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calcium

52
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Kidney stimulates erythropoietin when blood volume is _____

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low

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