drugs to know Flashcards
what are the treatments for neuropathic pain
antiseizure meds (anticonvulsants), tricyclic antidepreessants
what are the antiseizure meds
gabapentin, carbamezapine, pegabalin, lamotrigiene, phenytoin
what are the tricyclic antidepressants
amitryptyline, amoxapine, doxepin, trimipramine, protryptyline, imipramine
what is orlistat
it is an over the counter weight loss medication
how do we screen for thyroid cancer
palpation and ultrasound can be used. but screening is not recommended for people not at risk.
what is the number one predisposing factor to stroke?
hypertension is the number one predisposing factor.
what are the risk factors for stroke
hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, smoking high cholesterol, inactivity and obesity, alcohol consumption, age and gender, race and ethnicity,
what is a common side effect of amplodipine and other CCBs
edema in the extremities. The mechanism of action is to release tension on the venous system and this can cause fluid retention
in females with recurrent urinary tract infections what can we do to stop them
postcoital antibiotic therapy. this is necessary becasue there is a risk of ascending urinary infections or sepsis which outweigh the risks of antibiotic therapy.
what must you instruct a patient to do who is on retinoids
avoid sun exposure
what is positive predictive value
that if a person tests positive, they actually have the disease. so a high positive predictive value has a low false positive rate.
what are the main SE of the bisphosphenates
severe heart burn and esophageal ulcerations. watch out for aledronate
how does laryngeotracheobronchitis (croup) present
inspiraptory stridor. steeple sign.
what causes croup
paramyxovirus parainfluenza A
what is the treatment for croup
cold moist air, pain and fever meds, nose drops
