Final Exam review Flashcards

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Dementia background

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-AD is most common
-prevalence is expected to increase
-huge cost to healthcare system

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Social cognition

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-recognizing other’s emotions

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Learning and memory

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-long term memory
-cued recall
-unprompted recall

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Executive function

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-planning
-decision making
-IADL functions

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Complex Attention

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-processing speed
-divided attention

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Language

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-object naming
-animal fluency
-receptive language

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Early stages of dementia

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-chronic cognitive decline
-Instrumental activities of Daily Living affected: Managing finances, medication managment, Housekeeping, driving, shopping, meal prep

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Middle to later stages of dementia

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-activities of daily living
-bathing
-toileting
-dressing
-grooming
-walking
-eating meals

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Lab tests in demential

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-used to rule out differential diagnosis
-Vitamin B12: < 400
-TSH
-CBC: anemia and infection
-BMP: hyponatremia
-HIV
-Syphilis

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Mini-cog for dementia

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-3 item repeat
-clock draw
-3 item recall

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Medications that contribute to cognitive changes

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-ANTICHOLINERGICS
-antihypertensives
-benzos
-corticosteroids
-hypoglycemic agents
-muscle relaxants
-opioid
-NSAIDs
-sedative hypnotics

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Alzheimer’s risk factors

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-age
-genetics
-vascular
-head injury
-poor education
-poor hearing
-depression
-social isolation

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Alzheimer’s pathophysiology

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-accumulation of lesions leads to neurodegeneration and cognitive decline
-Aggregated amyloid and tau
-begins 20 years before symptoms develop
-affects language. learning/memory, and executive function

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Alzheimer’s lifestyle modifications

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-Omega 3
-folic acid
-Vitamin B
-Vitamin E
-physical activity
-mental activity
-social engagement
-music therapy

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Vascular dementia

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-caused by stroke/TIA, uncontrolled BP, diabetes, high cholesterol
-affects executive function and complex attention
-Donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine

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Lewy Body Dementia(DLB)

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-fluctuating cognition, hallucinations, parkinsonism
-affects learning/memory and cognitive function
–Donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine
-avoid antipsychotics
-levodopa for parkinsonism
-fludrocortisone or midodrine for orthostatic hypotension

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Frontotemporal Dementia (FTLD)

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-affects younger patients
-behavioral disinhibition, apathy, and compulsivity
-NO PLAQUES OR TANGLES
-affects executive function and social cognition
-no FDA approved treatments
-nonpharmacologic interventions focus on safety and health maintenance
-AChE inhibitors may worsen symptoms

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Type III diabetes

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-insulin resistance in the brain leads to increased plaque formation
-impacts neurocognition
-risk is modifiable

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Prevention of Dementia

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-controlling cardio risks
-depression management
-social engagement
-early detection

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Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors: Dementia

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-Donepezil
-Galantamine
-Rivastigmine

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NMDA receptor antagonists: dementia

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memantine

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Monoclonal antibodies: dementia

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-Docanemab
-Lacanemab
-Aducanumab

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mild-moderate Alzheimer’s treatments

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-donepezil
-galantamine
-rivastigmine

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Moderate-severe Alzheimer’s treatments

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-Donepezil
-memantine
-Rivastigmine PATCH

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When should therapy be discontinued for dementia?
-no response in 3 months -institutionalized with severe dementia treated >/= 2 years -patient/family believe patient has stopped responding -goal of slowing progression is no longer reasonable
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how to taper dementia meds
-taper using 50% reductions q4w
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Rivastigmine patch therapy interuptions
-<3 days: restart at same or lower dose -> 3 days, retitrate starting at 4.6 mg/hr patch
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Rivastigmine patch: switching from oral
-apply patch the day following last oral dose - <6 mg oral=4.6 mg patch - 6-12 mg oral=9.5 mg patch
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Donepezil patch
-7 day patch -refrigerated: allow to reach RT before applying -lower back, upper butt, or upper outer thigh -Switch from oral to patch: apply patch at same time as last oral dose
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True or False: When initiating a new AChEI after severe side effects with another, a 3 week washout is required.
False, 1 week washout -take in AM with food -baseline HR needed
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side effects of acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
-N/V -diarrhea -upset stomach -syncope -bradycardia -insomnia/agitation -increased pulmonary secretion
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monitoring for AChEI's
-BP and HR -drug interactions with Beta Blockers, diltiazem, and verapamil
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NMDA receptor antagonists side effects
-hypertension -constipation -dizziness -headache -aggressive behavior
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Donanemab
-binds to b-amyloid and aids plaque removal through phagocytosis -Significantly slows clinical progression at 76 weeks in those with low/medium tau or combined low/medium and high tau
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Lecanemab
-binds amyloid beta protofibrils -moderately less decline in measures of cognition and function than placebo
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Aducanumab
-blocks second phase of aggregation -approval was controversial
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Who are monoclonal antibodies more effective for?
-noncarriers -heterozygotes -males -older ages -white
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clinical outcomes of donanemab and locanemab
-Significant decrease in the amyloid burden -Slowed decline in CDR-SB dementia rating scale
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Adverse effects of monoclonal antibodies
-ARIA-E: cerebral edema -ARIA-H: cerebral microhemorrhages -AVOID IN ANTICOAGULATED PATIENTS
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Initiation of Lecanumab
-IV biweekly for 1 hour -mandatory monitoring after infusion: 3 hours after 1st infusion, 2 hours after 2nd, 30 min after -safety should be monitored at 2,3, and 6.5 months -provider must be enrolled in a patient registry
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Vitamin E: Alzheimers
-antioxidant -may combat AD -only use if prescribed
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Fish oil: AD
-may reduce beta amyloid and inflammation -high incidence of ADRs/bleeding
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Vitamin B12: AD
-lower levels associated with neurocognitive disorders -target >500
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Prevagen and Ginko Biloba: AD
-impacts on oxidative stress -inconsistent and unreliable benefit
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Huperzine: AD
-natural acetylcholinesterase inhibitor -mor studies needed
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Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
-chronic, progressive -open anterior chamber angle -atrophy of optic nerve -loss of ganglion cells and their axons result in optic nerve damage and visual field loss -both eyes affected
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risk factors for POAG
-intraocular pressure> 22 mmHg - >40 years -family history -African or latino -T2DM -high myopia -HX of eye trauma -vascular disease -smoking
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Intraocular pressure (IOP)
- normal: 12-22 mmHg - insensitive, nonspecific diagnostic and monitoring tool -Patients with a normal IOP may still develop POAG and those with an IOP >22 may not develop it
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formation of aqueous humor
-in cilliary body -Involves carbonic anhydrase, alpha and beta adrenergic receptors, and sodium- and potassium-activated adenosine triphosphatases
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how does aqueous humor move into the anterior chamber?
-pushed between the iris and lens -then through the pupil due to pressure is posterior chamber
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How does aqueous humor leave the eye?
-filtration through trabecular meshwork to the Schlemm's canal and through the ciliary body and suprachoroidal space -(uveoscleral/unconventional outflow)
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True or false: As ganglion nerve cells die and axon loss increases, cup becomes larger than disk in glaucoma.
true
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prognosis of POAG
-slow progression of months to years -functional loss is NOT REVERSIBLE -can be treated early on
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goal of treating glaucoma
preserve visual field
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initial target reduction reduction in glaucoma
>/= 25% reduction in IOP -continually reassess
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Medications that increase aqueous humor outflow
-rho kinase inhibitors -alpha-adrenergic agonists -prostaglandin analogues -cholinergic agents
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Medications that decrease aqueous humor production
-Rho kinase inhibitors -alpha-adrenergic agonists -beta-adrenergic blockers -carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
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Keratitis
corneal inflammation
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Macular edema
swelling in the macula
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Uveitis
swelling of the uvea, the colored portion of the eye
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Conjunctival hyperemia
redness of the eye
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Blepharitis
inflammation of the eyelid
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conjuctivitis
pink eye
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corneal edema
swelling of the cornea due to fluid accumulation
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Blood dyscrasias
a general term for disorders of the blood and its components
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True or false: Systemic effects occur when the volume of eye drop exceeds the volume the eye can absorb so extra volume drains through the tear duct to nose.
true
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how do you prevent nasolacrimal drainage?
-Putting pressure on tear duct and closing eyes
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True or false: Nasolacrimal occlusion increases risk and severity of systemic side effects
False. reduces risks
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Prostaglandin analogues MOA
-increase uveoscleral and trabecular outflow of AH
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Prostaglandin analogues considerations
-darkens hazel eyes -avoid in pregnancy -QHS
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Prostaglandin analogues side effects
-EYELASH CHANGES -HYPERPIGMENTATION -HERPES VIRUS ACTIVATION KERATITIS -blurry vision -burning/stinging -dry eyes -conjunctival hyperemia -macular edema -uveitis -well tolerated overall
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examples of Prostaglandin analogues
-LATANOPROST -Bimatoprost -tafluprost -Travoprost -Latanoprostene bunod(prodrug)
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Beta-Adrenergic Blockers MOA
-reduce AH production by ciliary body
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Beta-Adrenergic Blockers considerations
-use with caution and ensure NS technique if asthma, COPD, or CVD (hypotension, bradycardia, heart block, HF) -given BID
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Beta-Adrenergic Blockers side effects
-BRADYCARDIA -BRONCHOSPASM -DEPRESSION -fatigue -hypotension -syncope -burning/stinging -dry eyes -keratitis -Uveitis
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Selective Beta-Adrenergic Blockers for glaucoma
Betaxolol
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Non-Selective Beta-Adrenergic Blockers for glaucoma
Timolol -Carteolol -Levobunolol -Metipranonolol
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Alpha-Adrenergic Agonists MAO
Decrease AH production & increase uveoscleral outflow
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Alpha-Adrenergic Agonists considerations
-BID/TID: NS technique may improve response and allow for longer dosing interval -SAFEST IN PREGNANCY -caution with CVD, kidney disease, cerebrovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, MAOIs, TCAs
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Alpha-Adrenergic Agonists side effects
-BLEPHARITIS -ALLERGIC TYPE RXN -blurry vision -burning/stinging -conjunctivitis -dry mouth -fatigue -GI upset -headache -hypotension -somnolence
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Selective Alpha-Adrenergic Agonists for glaucoma
-BRIMONIDINE -Apraclonidine
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Cholinergic Agent MOA
Contraction of ciliary muscle causes scleral spur to unfold trabecular meshwork, increasing AH outflow
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Cholinergic Agent considerations
-TID/QID -caution with ocular conditions(: INFLAMMATION, cataracts, hx of retinal detachment, severe myopia) -asthma, bladder dysfxn, CVD, COPD, GI disease
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Cholinergic Agent side effects
-CATARACT -RETINAL DETACHMENT -BRONCHOSPASM -ciliary spasms -conj scar/shrink -corneal edema -keratitis -angle closure -Diaphoresis -NVD -Salivation
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Cholinergic Agents for glaucoma
-pilocarpine
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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors
Inhibit ciliary epithelium carbonic anhydrase to decrease production of AH
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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors considerations
-BID/QID -SULFONAMIDE ALLERGY
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Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors side effects
-ANOREXIA -ELECTROLYE IMBALANCES -KIDNEY STONES -BITTER METALLIC TASTE
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Ocular Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors for glaucoma
-brinzolamide -Dorzolamide
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Oral Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors for glaucoma
-acetazolamide -methazolamide
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Rho Kinase Inhibitors MOA
Increase AH outflow through trabecular meshwork & decrease AH production
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Rho Kinase Inhibitors considerations
>4 mmHg additional lowering when used as combo therapy -QHS -53% occurance of conjuctival hyperemia
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Rho Kinase Inhibitors side effects
-instillation site pain -conjunctival hyperemia -hemorrhage -erythema of eyelid -keratitis -corneal deposits
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Rho Kinase Inhibitors for glaucoma
-Netarsudil (prodrug)
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Initiating medication therapy for glaucoma
1st line: PROSTAGLANDIN ANALOGUES, beta blockers 2nd line: all others
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how to switch glaucoma meds?
-initiate wwith single agent first -if target IOP not reached ---->switch to another in same class --->add second with different MOA ---->add 3rd with another MOA -combo product preferred: reduce exposure to preservatives -check IOP 4-6 weeks
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consults of ophthalmic products
-wait 3-5 min between products -store in fridge if pt can't feel drops
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Cannabinoids for glaucoma
-neuroprotective -lower IOP -poor clinical utility: short term memory and motor coordination
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how to manage burning/stinging or pain in eye drops?
use artificial tears 5 min before drug
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how to conjunctival hyperemia in eye drops?
use OTC brimonidine tartrate 0.025% drops
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Causes of erectile dysfunction
-Drugs: alcohol, nicotine -diabetes -many causes
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What causes sexual dysfunction?
-many hormonal changes with age -Prevalence of SD is likely increased with advancing age
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Hormones that decrease with age?
-testosterone -bioactive testosterone -dehydroepiandrosterone
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hormones that increase with age
-sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) -Luteinizing hormone
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Data for sexual adverse effects
-data is not very good
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Central effects on sexual function
-excessive amount of 5-HT has negative effects -inhibits dopamine, norepi, and testosterone
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Prolactin-Dopamine Relationship
-inverse relationship -prolactin shuts down sexual desire: inhibitory -at orgasm, dopamine drops and prolactin rises
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GABA, opioid peptides: sexual response
-decrease activation of nitric oxide synthase -impairs erection
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Increased serotonin in lateral hypothalamus...
-decrease libido and impaired orgasm and ejaculation -how?: modulation of CNS dopamine, inhibition of NO synthase
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Estrogen: sexual response
-small effect on sexual desire(men and women) -important in maintaining arousal in women
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Androgens: sexual response
-maintain arousal in women -Testosterone and DHT largely modulate male sexual behavior -Very low levels of testosterone associated with decreased desire and occasionally ED -VERY HIGH TESTOSTERONE LEVELS DO NOT MODIFY DESIRE OR BEHAVIOR
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medical conditions associated with sexual dysfunction
adrenal disease -alcoholism -atherosclerosis -cardiac disease -diabetes -liver disease -Psychiatric illness
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sexual dysfunction: antihypertensive agents
-beta blockers: -olol -calcium channel blockers: nifedipine, verapamil, diltiazem
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sexual dysfunction: antidepressants
-SSRI: >30% fluoxetine, paroxetine... -MAOI: 10-30% citalopram, duloxetine, venlafaxine -TCAs: <10% bupropion, mirtazapine
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sexual dysfunction: CNS depressants
-barbiturates -benzos -alcohol
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sexual dysfunction: antipsychotics
-chlorpromazine -haloperidol -olanzapine
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sexual dysfunction: anticholinergics
benztropine
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sexual dysfunction: antiepileptics
-phenobarbital -phenytoin -carbamazepine
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sexual dysfunction: anti-ulcer drugs(H2 receptor blocker)
cimetidine
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sexual dysfunction: multiple sclerosis
-may occur early in course of MS Predictive factors include: ● Increased disease activity, ● Depression and fatigue, ● Long duration of disease, ● Spasticity, bladder and bowel sx
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sexual dysfunction: Parkinson's disease in women
-Hypoactive sexual desire and dysfunction ● Female orgasmic dysfunction ● Hypersexuality
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sexual dysfunction: Parkinson's disease in men
-Hypoactive sexual desire and disorder ● Erectile dysfunction ● Premature ejaculation ● Anorgasmia ● Hypersexuality
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sexual dysfunction: Epilepsy
-30-60% of patients -higher incidence in men
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glaucoma diagnosis
-tonometry: air pulse to measure IOP -IOP not a single determinant of glaucoma -Fundus exam Perimetry: visual field progression
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sexual dysfunction: depression
Reported rates of sexual dysfunction due to SSRIs are likely underestimate -erectile dysfunction
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Psychotic illness
50% men and 30% women report SD -
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Non modifiable risk factors for developing MS
-genetics -age: 20-50 -geography -viral infection
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modifiable risk factors MS
-smoking -vitamin D deficiency < ng/mL -excess body weight -sodium intake > 4.8 g/day
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Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS)
-first acute episode of inflammatory demyelinating event in CNS -one or more symptoms -lasts 24 hours or more -may or may not progress to MS
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MS Exacerbation/Relapse
-Inflammatory demyelinating event in CNS with objective findings -lasts 24 hours+ -Separated from prior attack by 30 days or more
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“Pseudo Relapse”
-Worsening or reoccurrence of neurologic symptoms without objective findings ● Due to medical conditions or environmental factors ● NOT new disease activity
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Primary MS
-central: fatigue, depression, cognitive impairment -muscular: weakness, cramping, spasm, lack of coordination -visual: optic neuritis, nystagmussenses: -senses: pain, tingle, burning
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Secondary MS
- Respiratory infections ● Recurrent urinary tract infections ● Urinary calculi ● Depression ● Osteoporosis *arise as a consequence to MS disease
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Tertiary MS
-Vocational problems ● Financial problems ● Social/Personal issues ● Emotional problems -occurs after disease has progressed over long time
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Diagnosis of MS
combo of: ● Signs and symptoms ● Radiographic findings ● Laboratory findings
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Diagnostic tests for MS
-MRI: CNS lesions -CSF studies: oligoclonal bands and IgE index -Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
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Relapsing-remitting MS
Clinical attacks and MRI lesions with objective clinical evidence
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hallmarks of parkinson's disease
-depigmentation of DA producing neurons -presencse of lewy bodies
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drugs that can mimic parkinsons
-dopamine antagonist -antiepileptics -typical antipsychotics -calcium channel agents -antiemetics: PROCHLORPERAZINE AND METOCLOPRAMIDE -ATYPYCAL ANTIPSYCHOTICS -antihypertensives -tetrabenazine
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PD diagnosis
--bradykinesia AND (resting tremor, rigidity, postural instability) -Unilateral -olfactory loss
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Cure of PD
none!
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Exercise in PD
-treadmill and tai chi can benefit -help improve balance, flexibility, strength -reduce 2nd effects of rigidity and flexed posture
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Benztropine and Trihexyphenidyl
-anticholinergic: don't use in older adults -some antiparkinsonian efficacy(tremor) -cheat
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Anticholinergic agents: disadvantages
-COGNITIVE SIDE EFFECTS: MEMORY, CONFUSION, HALLUCINATIONS -need to taper -only helpful for tremor
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MAO-B inhibitors
selegiline safinamide rasagiline
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MAO-B advantages
-spares levodopa -reduced motor fluctuation and increases on time with levodopa
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MAO-B disadvantages
-confusion more common with selegiline -don't use Safinamide with: ST Johns wort, antidepressants
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Are MAO B inhibitors neuroprotective?
no
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Amantadine
-levodopa dyskinesia -younger patients <70 -taken at bedtime
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Does levodopa prevent mortality compared to placebo?
yes
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Levodopa disadvantages
-motor complications -neuropsychiatric problems -associated with peak plasma conc
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Administration of carbidopa levodopa
-titrate dose slowly -ex) start with IR C/L 25/250 and increase every 1-2 days -maximum of 8 tablets of any strength per day or no more than 200 mg carbidopa/day -MAX 2000 mg LEVODOPA/DAY
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how to handel carbidopa/levodopa nausua?
-Solo doses of carbidopa 25 mg
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Levodopa absorption
-empty stomach without food -dietary protein bad for absorption
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Complications of levodopa treatment
-wearing off -on-off phenomena -peak dose dyskinesias -start hesitation(freezing) -slow onset of response
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Ropinirole
Dopamine agonist
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Dopamine agonist for PD
-work well on motor sysmtems -no metabolites
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dopamine agonist side effects
-Pleuropulmonary fibrosis -constipation -nasal stifness
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Serious concerns with dopamine agonists
-impulse control -psychosis -sleep attacks
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Pramipexole for PD max dose
4.5 mg
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Discontinuation Ropinirole, Pramipexole for PD
-SLOWLY -may cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome or akinetic crisis
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Management of nausea with dopaminergic agents
-food or extra carbidopa
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Management of orthostasis with dopaminergic agents
-taper and dc amantidine, MAO-A, and DA -lower doses of BP meds -droxidopa
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Management of confusion with dopaminergic agents
-taper and dc amantidine --reduce levodopa dose
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Management of ICD with dopaminergic agents
reduce dose of DA or d/c
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Management of dopamine dysregulation syndrome with dopaminergic agents
-limit dose increases of DA -cutaneous apomorphine infusion -low dose clozapine or quetiapine
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COMT inhibitor example
Entacapone
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why do we not use tocapone?
-hepatotoxicity
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When adding Entacapone, what do you need to do to levadopa?
reduce dose by 10-30% to reduce risk of dyskinesia
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Advanced PD strategies
-dose more frequently -add dopamine agonist-add COMT inhibitor -add selegiline, rasagiline, amantidine
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Unpredictable on off
-entacapone -rasagiline -dopamine agonist -apomorphine -selegiline -consider
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Dyskinesia
-decrease levodopa and increase frequency -add DA agonist -amantadine -clozapine -early morning levodopa
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Sudden off periods
-apomorphine: causes nausea -hypotension -pretreat nausea with Trimethobenzamide 3 days before
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Istradefylline substrate
-3A4 -Digoxin(increased digoxin) -Dofelilide (increased dofetilide) -St Johns( decrease drug conc)
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Define mindfulness
brain, mind, body and behavior , and on the powerful ways in which emotional, mental, social, spiritual and behavioral factors can directly affect health
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Identify examples of mindfulness practices.
-movement -breathing -meditation -journaling
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Discuss the mental health benefits of practicing mindfulness
-depression -anxiety -stress -sleep
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what is mindfulness NOT
NOT religion
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Relapsing-Remitting (RRMS)
-short duration: days to months -remain symptoms free for months or years -NO PROGRESSION OF DISEASE DURING REMISSION -most common form
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Secondary-Progressive (SPMS)
-Relapses do not fully remit -slow, steady progression
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Primary Progressive (PPMS)
-DO NOT have periodic relapses and remissions -steady worsening from the start
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Poor Prognostic factors for MS
-male -onset>40 -high relapse rate -early motot/cerebellar symptoms -early disabillity -progressive course -lesion size
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Vaccine reccomendations in MS
-2-6 weeks before starting DMT -avoid live attenuated if: -immunosuppressed -recently dc DMT -MS relapse -high dose steriods
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Inactivated vaccines in MS
immune response may be diminished if receiving DMT
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MS relapse: moderate to severe
-oral Prednisone daily for 3-7 days -IV methylprednisolone 3-5 dys
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MS relapse: refractory relapses
Plasmapheresis
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Interferons for MS
-low efficacy, low risk -IM and SC forms -High incidence of flu like symptoms with less injections -AVOID IN SEVERE DEPRESSION
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Interferon monitoring
-CBC -LFT -thyroid function -electrolytes
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Copaxone
-glatiraramer acetate drug for MS -20 mg SC every day -low efficacy, low risk -flushing, chest pain, anxiety
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Glatopa
-glatiraramer acetate drug for MS -20 mg SC every day -low efficacy, low risk -flushing, chest pain, anxiety
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Aubagia
-Teriflunomide MS drug -decreases warfarin effect -baseline pregnancy test -HAPATOTOXICITY AND TERATOTOXICITY
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Dimethyl Fumarate
-may cause flushing and GI SE -administer with high fat/protein food or nonenteric coated aspirin 30 min prior
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Diroximel Fumarate
-avoid with alcohol -take with aspirin to decrease flushing -Limit fat to < 30g and calories <700 if take with food
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Monomethyl Fumarate
-store unopened bottle in fridge -3 months at room temp -take with aspirin to reduce flushing
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Sphingosine I Phosphate Modulators (SIP)
-mod, mod for MS -REBOUND SYNDROME WHEN D/C -contraindicated if experianced a cardiac event in last 6 months or 2nd, 3rd degree heart block. -NIOSH hazard
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Sphingosine I Phosphate Modulators (SIP) examples
-fingolimod: >10, HR for 6 hours -ozanimod: not in all hepatic impair -siponimod: HR for 6 hours specific people -ponesimod: HR for 6 hours specific
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Natalizumab (Tysabri)
-IV infusion for MS -REBOUND SYNDROME -JCV antibody -high efficacy but high risk
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Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibodies
-Ocrelizumab only approved DMT for PPMS -base line pregnancy test -high efficacy, high risk
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Ocrelizumab
-IV every 4 months -pre meds: methylpred, antihistamine, tylenol
200
Ocrelizumab/hyaluronidase
-SC every 6 months -pre meds: dexamethasone, antihistamine, tylenol
201
Ofatumumab
-SC weekly for 3 weeks, then monthly -first dose with health care professional
202
Ubituximab
-IV treatment -pre meds: methylpred, antihistamine, tylenol
203
Cladribine (Mavenclad) monitoring
-baseline and prior to each treatment: CBC, pregnancy -LYMPHOCYTES MUST BE OVER 800 BEFORE 2ND YEAR
204
Cladribine (Mavenclad) contradictions
-current malignancy -pregnant or breastfeeding -HIV or active chronic infection
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