14 Study Guide Flashcards
Which compounds have dipole dipole reactions?
Alcohol, Ketone, etc.
Which compounds have dipole dipole reactions?
Alcohol, Ketone, etc.
What are some common infusion related ADRs of IVIG?
HA and Arthralgia as well as possible renal toxicity
What would be a better choice between Morphine CR and Hydromorphone in a patient that requires acute pain control?
Hydromorphone b/c it has quicker onset relative to controlled release
Iron has the best absorption with?
Ascorbic acid
What do you take for iron toxicity?
Deferoxamine
What is the DDI with Sulfa and Omeprazole?
No DDI with these two agents
What are the targeted Phenytoin Levels?
10-20mcg/L
What factors are derived from plasma?
Plasma, IVIG, Alpha-something ase, Factor IX
Which benzos have no CYP metabolism?
LOT: Lorazepam, Oxazepam, Temazepam. Glucuronidation only, good for elderly
Which statins have the most CYP?
SAL: Simvastatin, Atorvastatin, Lovastatin
Which statins have the fewest CYP interaction?
Pravastatin, Rosuvastatin, Fluvastatin
Which analgesic requires CYP for activation?
Codeine (2D6 to morphine)
Where would you look up a generic name that your pharmacy doesn’t have?
Red Book
Which drug indicates that a patient needs pneumococcal vaccine?
Digoxin
What medication for constipation is most low acting?
Psyllium
What do you give for gout attack?
NSAID first line
What is a serious ADR of Xolair?
Anaphylaxis
What should be remembered about Medrol dose pack?
Take with food and may cause insomnia
What are some short acting steroids?
Hydrocortisone/Cortisone
What are some intermediate acting steroids?
Methylprednisone, Prenisolone, Prednisone
What are some long acting steroids?
Beta/dexamethasone
What is the correct dose for prednisone for acute asthma exacerbation?
40mg daily for 6 days
What is a DM medication that is used to decrease post-prandial glucose?
Sulfonylureas, Meglitinides
What can an alcoholic take that could potentially protect her liver?
Milk thistle
When is a patient with COPD a candidate for empiric Abx treatment?
Increased sputum purulence, Increased sputum volume, Dyspnea
What is TACE as it relates to TNF and IL-1?
Binding to soluble TNF
An 8 year old boy is prescribed prednisone 20mg PO QD #100. What would you counsel his parent about?
Don’t d/c w/o consulting MD first. This medication can cause growth suppression
Which BBs are approved for CHF?
Coreg and Metoprolol Succinate
What is normal Prothrombin Time?
10-13 seconds
What is the time window to use antiplatelet drugs for stroke?
3 hours (up to 4.5h for certain circumstances)
What are the different LDL goals, considering CVD?
< 100 if no over CVD. < 70 if overt CVD
If you’re trying to target TGs for a patient before anything else, what are the best agents to use?
Fibrates! Niacin is a second line agent
What factors can decrease INR?
St. Johns Wort. CoQ10. Ginseng. Green tea
What factors can increase INR?
Fish oil. Garlic. Ginger. Gingko. Vitamin E
What are the GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors?
TEA: Tirofiban. Eptifibitide. Abciximab
Patient needs a diuretic but has had SJS in the past, what would you give?
Ethacrynic acid
When are ACE-I/ARBs CI?
3rd trimester pregnancy
Patient needs HTN med that increases K level?
Spironolactone
CCB that decreases HR?
Verapamil and Diltiazem
What are the effects of Hypothyroidism on coumadin?
Hypothyroidism will cause a delayed response to coumadin d/t the slow metabolism of clotting factors by the liver
Zometa (Zolindronic acid) for osteoporosis, whats the dose?
5mg IV Q yearly
How would you know if patient has Folic Acid deficiency anemia?
High MCV. B12 is normal
Which DM medications have BBWs?
Metformin (lactic acidosis). Pioglitazone (cause or exacebate CHF)
What what A1c do you initiate dual therapy?
7.5-9