AANP EXAM NOTES 7 Flashcards
Lab results will reflect increased in band forms (immature WBCs) d/t increased bacterial infection. What term is used to describe this?
“Shift to the left”
This lab should be present in the greatest # in a healthy pt?
Total WBCs (leukocytes)
This lab is increased with acute bleeding?
Reticulocyte count
This psychiatric medication class has a black box warning for suicidal ideation in people < 24 years of age. Side effects include sexual dysfunction & serotonin syndrome
SSRIs
Ex: escitalopram (Lexapro)
sertraline (Zoloft)
paroxetine (Paxil)
citalopram (Celexa)
This class of psychiatric medication requires BMI/weight monitoring q 3 months
Atypical antipsychotics
Ex: olanzapine (zyprexa); risperidone (risperadol), & quetiapine (seroquel)
This psychiatric medication class requires monitoring for Steven Johnson syndrome.
Anticonvulsants
Ex: specifically lamotrigine (Lamicatal)
Others: Carbamazepine (Tegratol) & valproate (Depakote)
This psychiatric medication class can worsen acute narrow angle glaucoma
SNRIs
Ex: Venlafaxine (Effexor) & duloxetine (Cymbalta)
This hypnotic has a quick onset of 15 to 30 min
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
How should the following benzodiazapines be managed & why? (versed, halcion, xanax, ativan restoril, valium, librium, & klonopin)?
Must discontinue slowly d/t increased risk for seizures
This class of psychiatric medication are not to be combined with SSRIs & high tyramine or fermented foods (beer, wine, cheese, fava beans)
MAOIs
Ex: isocarboxazid (Marplan)
phenelzine (Nardil)
selegiline (Eldepryl, Zelapar)
tranylcypromine (Parnate)
This psychiatric medication class should not be combined with SSRIs or MAOIs d/t increased risk for serotonin syndrome. it is on the beers list for “SADCUB” sedation in elderly. Category x
TCAs
Ex: amitriptyline (Eleval) “end in ine”
2 examples of atypical antidepressants that are used to help pt. quit smoking. It is contraindicated in pt. with seizure disorder, anorexia, & bulimia.
Wellbutrin & Zyban
This SSRI drug can cause sexual dysfunction in both men & women & causes wt. gain more frequently
Paroxetine (Paxil)
This class of psychiatric medications may induce mania with bipolar patients & prolongs QT interval.
SSRIs
This antipsychotic medication class has a black box warning that may cause death in frail elderly
Typical antipsychotics
Ex: Geodon, Haldol, Seroquel, or Thorazine
Ranitidine (Zantac), Famotidine (Pepcid), & Nizatidine (Axid) are examples of what class GI med?
H2 antagonist
Omeprazole (Prilosec), Esomeprazole (Nexium), Lansoprazole (Pravacid), & Pantoprazole (Protonix) are examples of what class GI med that is a/w increased risk of osteoporosis?
PPI
Aluminum/magnesium/ simethicone (Mylanta, Maalox), calcium carbonate (Tumms, caltrate), & aluminum magnesium (Gaviscon) are all examples of what class GI medication?
Antacids
What potency is group/class 1 steroids?
Super potent
Hydrocortisone 0.5 to 1.5% is considered what group/level potency steroid?
Group/class 7
What is the most likely cause of elevated liver enzymes with norm BP, lipids, & normal hepatitis panel in a pt. ?
Daily consumption of grapefruit juice for more than 10 days
This potency steroid can be used on face, intertriginous areas, & genitals.
Group/class 7 (least potent) ex: Hydrocortisone 1%
This class potency steroid can be used to tx severe dermatoses (psoriasis, severe eczema) on palms and soles of feet for up to 2 weeks
Group/class 1 (super potent) ex: temovate, ultrabate 0.5%
2 herbs thought to help with insomnia
Chamomile tea & melatonin
This herb is thought to improve blood sugar & cholesterol
Cinnamon
This herb is thought to shorten the duration of the common cold/flu
Echinachea (Purple coneflower)
This herb is thought to help with migraine, irregular mesus, & tinnitus
Feverfew (butterbur)
This herb is thought to help with high cholesterol & arthritis/ joint pain
Fish oil/ krill oil
Omega 3 oil
This herb is thought to help with dementia, memory problems, tinnitus but affects blood clotting.
Ginko
This herb provides estrogen like effects
Isoflavones (from soybeans)
This herb is thought to relieve anxiety & help with insomnia, but causes elevation of LFT’s.
Kava Kava (valerian root)
This natural cream is thought to help with premenstrual & menopausal (hot flashes) symptoms
Progesterone cream
This supplement is thought to help lower triglyceride cholesterol. It requires monitoring of Liver enzymes.
Red yeast rice
This herb is thought to treat mild depression, menopausal symptoms. It may decrease the efficiency of contraceptives
St. John’s wart
This herb is thought to help with alzheimer’s dz., arthritis, & cancer
Turmeric
This medication is used to promote wt. gain in HIV/cancer pt.s., but may take up to 3 months to work.
Megestrol (Megace)
3 strategies to help older adults gain weight.
1) increase calories with each meal
2) increase frequency of meals
3) Consider liquid supplements
This dietary liquid is an inhibitor of P450 enzyme
Grapefruit juice
This type burn causes destruction of all skin elements (epithelium, SQ layer, soft tissue facia, hair follicles, sweat glands, & nerve endings. )
Third degree full thickness burn
This type burn has local pain & is erythematous without blisters
Superficial thickness 1st degree burn
This type burn impacts the epidermis layer only (redness, no blistering/ open sores, appears dry & blanches with pressure. Ex: coffee burn, sunburn
Superficial partial thickness burn (2nd degree)
This type burn impacts the epidermis & part of the dermis appear wet, weeping with blisters. Does blanch with pressure
Partial thickness (stage 2)