Final Exam study Flashcards
Recommended daily intake of calcium for males
1000
recommended daily intake of calcium for females
1200
what is dexpantenol used for?
relieving itches and aids in healing
which vitamins relieve minor burns and skin irritations
vitamins A and D
effect of zinc oxide on the skin
relieves burns, abrasions, diaper rash
what drug in a growth factor that improves the healing of diabetic foot ulcers?
becaplermin
where does witch hazel relieve itching?
the vaginal area
which topical drugs are antiseptics?
chlorhexidinegluconate
providone - iodine
which drug works on genital warts?
imiquimod
what do keratolytic agents do?
promote shedding of the horny layer of skin
2 karatolytic agents
salicylic acid
sulfar
what is the action of salicylic acid as a keratolytic agent?
dissolves the intracellular cement that binds scales to the stratum corneum
what does sulfar promote?
peeling and drying?
what is accutane strongly contra- indicated with?
pregnancy
what is the action of accutane?
decreases sebum production
sebaceous gland size
inflammation
keratinization
drug used for athletes foot and ringworm
butenafine
drug used for onychomycosis?
ciclopirox
what drug is used topically for head lice?
Ivermectin
which drugs provide pain relief from osteoarthritis and neuralgia?
capsaicin
which antibiotic group is used to treat impetigo?
cephalosporins
what is one drug that can treat hair loss
minoxidil
what type of shampoo is used to treat dandruff?
ketoconazole
- dandruff is caused by a fungus
what is used to treat Atopic Dermatitis (eczema)?
cetaphil
2nd line - pimecromlimus
drug used to treat actinic keratoses
Flourouracil
what drug is used topically for burns?
mafenide
what type of drugs are ticlopidine and clopidogrel
antiplatelet drugs
what type of drug is terbinafine?
antifungal
what lab finding would indicate a vitamin D deficiency?
below 20
what foods contain vitamin D?
mushrooms, oily fish, cereals, milk, yogurt, cheese and OJ)
what score indicates osteoporosis?
t-score -2.5 or lower
what score indicates osteopenia?
below -1
what antiviral drug is used to treat the flu
oseltamivir
what is the biggest risk for hormone replacement
cancer and clotting
why can hypothyroidism cause osteoporosis?
because the parathyroid hormone is not being released
what class are drugs that end in -mab
immunosuppresants
what happens to FSH and LH as estrogen increases
they decrease
what is the purpose for using raloxifene?
protect against breast cancer and osteoporosis
what is a function of nifedipine
suppress labor by relaxing the uterine muscle for 48 hours
function of Hydroxyprogesterone?
progestin hormone to prevent preterm labor. Used only with single fetus
what reverses magnesium sulfate?
calcium gluconate
why should butorphanol and nalbuphine be give 1-4 hrs before birth?
because it can prolong labor
which drug class is oxymethalone in
anabolic steroids - close chemical relative of testosterone
what drug should not be taken with sildenafil? (viagra)
nitrates
what is finasteride used to treat?
BPH
what produces progestins?
overies and placenta
in what situations is forteo only used in
severse osteoporosis
what do oral contraceptives consist of?
combinations of estrogen and progestins
what is depo-medroxyprogesterone acetate?
synthetic progestin
adverse effects of DMPA
alopecia
acne
amenorrhea
what drug is released with a IUD?
Mirena
what is folic acid necessary for?
production of DNA and erythropoiesis
what is considered hypokalemia?
<3.5
what is used to treat cystic fibrosis?
pancreatic enzymes
what are the treatments for sickle cell anemia?
analgesics
steroids
what drug can prolong the life of people with ALS?
riluzole
which drug can be used to treat huntington disease?
tetrabenzine
treatments for lupus
NSAIDS
Hydroxychloroquine
Steroids
how does albumin expand circulating blood volume?
by exerting oncotic pressure
which are the first line agents to reduce IOP?
eta andrenergic blocking agents
which drug can slow the progression of macular degeneration?
macugen
which vitamins can help macular degeneration?
vit c and e
which drug will paralyze the cilliary muscles
cycloplegics
which drug can dilate the pupil
mydriatics
which drug can be used for swimmers ear?
ciprodex
