15 Study Guide 2 Flashcards

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What is a general summary for DMARDS?

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Disease modifying medication for RA. Slow onset, must bridge w/ NSAIDs if needed. Slow disease progression and joint erosions. Improve functional disability and decrease pain. Interfere with inflammatory process (does NOT treat inflammation)

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What hormone is avoided in a female with NO uterus?

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Progesterone

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What combo of hormones is used in females going through menopause who still have a uterus?

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Estrogen + Progesterone

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Which DM med causes no weight gain?

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Metformin. Januvia (Sitagliptan)

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What are the common pathogens that cause Diabetic foot ulcer?

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S. aureaus, B Hemolytic Strep

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If you see a prescription for MTX 7.5mg PO QD what do you do?

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Do not fill. Most regimens should be QW or 2xW

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Which form of Fe (gluconate, fumarate, sulfate) has the least elemental iron?

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Gluconate has the least

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What is the rare side effect of Xolair?

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Anaphylaxis. BBW: Bronchospasm, Hypotension, Syncope, Urticaria, and/or Angioedema or throat or tongue

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Patient has SJS and you need a diuretic, what do you recommend?

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Erytharcrynic acid (only non-sulfa). Safe to use: Amiloride, Eplerenone, Ethacrynic acid, Spironolactone, Triamterene

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What do the results of the Asthma Control Test show?

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Score of 20+ means asthma is controlled. < 20 not well controlled, < 15 very poorly controlled

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How it ICS potency ranked for Asthma?

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“Follow Busy Bee For Tulips, Mo”: Fluticasone > Budesonide > Beclomethasone > Flunisolide > Triamcinolone > Mometasone

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What is a contraindication for an ARB?

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Pregnancy, Renal artery stenosis, volume depletion, renal/hepatic impairment

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What is the treatment of Thyroiditis?

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Propanolol reduce heart rate/tremors, steroids, etc

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Which organism causes CAP?

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Strep. pneumonia

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Which organism can cause Pneumonia in an otherwise healthy person?

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Mycoplasma pneumonia

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What does SAR stand for?

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Structure Activity Relationship

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What is the MOA of GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors?

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Directly block platelet GP IIb/IIIa receptor on the platelet membrane; inhibit binding of fibrinogen to the GPIIb/IIIa receptor thus inhibiting platelet aggregation

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What is the best timing for tPA use with stroke?

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Give tPA within 3 hours of stroke symptoms (if given after 3 hours, improvement in outcomes starts to decline). Best if < 90 minutes

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Which statins have the least 3A4 inhibition?

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Pravastatin < Rosuvastatin (2C9) < Fluvastatin (2C9)

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What are the expected ADRs with Sominex (sleep aid) use?

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Morning hangover, Constipation, Diarrhea. Sominex is the same as benadryl

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How is COX-2 related to heart risk?

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It increases heart risk

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Which insulin replicates basal insulin the best?

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Lantus - stimulates physiologic basal insulin

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HPA axis suppression, which would most likely cause it (prednisone, steroid inhaler, etc.)?

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Oral corticosteroids - LT prednisone, dexa or methylprednisone use

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What are the IVIG infusion related ADRs?

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HA, dizziness, N/V, flushing, arthralgia, etc.

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Which antibiotics discolor urine?
Nitrofurantoin. Rifampin
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Which Abx covers atypicals?
Cipro, Levo, Moxifloxacin. Macrolides (Clarithromycin, Azithromycin, Telithromycin)
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What labs are consistent with UTI?
Leukocyte esterase (trace to large). White cell casts WBC > 5-10. Bacterial cell count (moderate to many). Those 3 are diagnostic.... nitrates, blood, protein are not
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Which OTC for hot flashes?
Estroven (has black cohosh and soy)
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What is some general information about Buspar?
20-30mg/d divided BID-TID. Start 7.5mg BID, not prn. Its a 5HT1A partial agonist so no sedative, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant activity
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Which type of DM oral drug should not be taken on empty stomach?
Metformin
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What is Climara used for?
Normal vasomotor menopause symptoms. Climara Pro (w/ progesterone) used for surgical (hysterectomy) vasomotor menopause symptoms
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What does Ginseng do to Warfarin?
Decreases its effect
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Which insulin can be given IV?
Only Regular Insulin
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W patient is on Medrol Dosepak, what are important things to counsel on?
Take with food. May cause insomnia
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Patient on Climara, what do you counsel her on?
Apply to a clean dry area. A women with a uterus should also be on progestin
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What is the site of action of Furosemide (Lasix)?
Na-K-Cl pump at the ascending loop of henle
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When should you tell the patient to take Lispro?
Rapid-acting insulin, Inject 15 minutes before meals or immediately after meals
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What are the symptoms of IVIG?
Renal toxicity and HA
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Patient on pernicious anemia what are recommendations for meds?
Take 3 months for symptoms to resolve AND must take meds indefinitely
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Which demonstrates proper knowledge of Varenicline?
This medicine causes nausea
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Which CCBs cause additive bradycardia w/ propranolol?
Verapamil. Diltiazem
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What are the symptoms of GERD?
Chronic cough. Symptoms of asthma. Atypical chest pain
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What is needed for Time-Dependent Killing?
Constant infusion, Multiple daily doses
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How can Buspirone NOT be taken?
PRN like Diazepam
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What disease states can increase the risk for osteoporosis?
Hyperthyroidism. DM Type 2. Cushings Syndrome
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What is a common and severe ADR of Linezolid requiring discontinuation?
Myelosuppression: Monitor CBC weekly, esp if > 2 week of therapy, pre-existing myelosuppression, other myelosuppressive drugs, or chronic infection treated with other antibiotics. Consider stopping if myelosuppression occurs or worsens
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What are the benefits of Activella (estrogen/northindone for menopause)?
Decrease in fracture risk, decrease risk of colorectal cancer
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What are some of the encapsulated bacteria?
H. influenzae type B (Hib). S. pneumoniae (pneumococcus). N. meningitides. Group B Strep (GBS). Klebsiella pneumoniae. Salmonella
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What clinical characteristics are important in determining antiviral regimen for Hep C?
Weight. HCV genotype
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Why would Elavil likely worsen opioid-induced constipation?
Its an anticholinergic
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Which opioid is least constipating?
Transdermal Fentanyl patch
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What class of drug is Sumatriptan?
Selective Serotonin Agonist
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Which COMT Inhibitor has reports of fatal liver toxicity?
Tolcapone
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What has the least effect on efficacy of Oral Contraceptives?
Lamotrigine. Gabapentin
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What are the effects in relation to weight gain of Valproic acid and Topiramate (anticonvulsants)?
Valproic acid increases weight. Topiramate decreases weight
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How are TCAs and Carbamazepine related?
If someone has a hypersensitivity reaction to TCA, carbamazepine is contraindicated
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Which anticonvulsants are renally eliminated and require dose adjustment?
Gabapentin. Topiramate
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Whats an important note for Topiramate?
Precipitate kidney stone, drink plenty of fluid
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What is the BBW with valproic acid?
Pancreatitis
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How is Diastat administered?
Rectally
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What formulations is Phenytoin available in?
Liquid, Chewable tablet, IV formulation
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Why must patient be aware of importance of good oral hygiene with Phenytoin?
May cause gum and mouth sores
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What is used to reverse opioid overdose?
Naloxone
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What is morphine metabolized by?
Hepatic Glucuronidation. NOT CYP 450
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Phenytoin is effective for all types of seizures except what?
Absence
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What are the ADRs with Levodopa?
GI, involuntary movement, efficacy decreases in 3-5 years
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What is a common ADR with lithium?
Polyuria. Lithium induced intentional tremor
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What are the 1st line therapy options for mood stabilization in patients diagnosed with Bipolar?
Lithium and Depakote
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What are common ADRs of Fluoxetine?
Insomnia, GI upset, HA