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bacterial vaginosis (Garnerella Vaginalis)

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metronidazole or clindamycin

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trichimoniasis (trichomonas vaginalis)

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metronidazole or clindamycin

must also treat partner**

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candida vaginitis (candida albicans)

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topical azoles (fluconazole)

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chronic hepB/C

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IFN-a (HBV,HCV);

ribavirin, simeprevir, sofosbuvir (HCV only)

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strep bovis

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penicillin prophylaxis

**evaluation for colon cancer if linked to endocarditis

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botulism

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antitoxin

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tetanus

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antitoxin

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HiB

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amoxicillin +/- clavulinate (mucosal infections)

ceftriaxone (meningitis)

rifampin (prophylaxis)

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gonorrhoeae

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(IM- if disseminated) ceftriaxone +/- doxycycline/macrolide (PO)

**add doxycycline to cover likely concurrent Chlamydia trachomatis infection

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N. meningitidis

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penicillin/ceftriaxone, rifampin (prophylaxis)

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Legionella pneumophila

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macrolides (azithromycin)

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pseudomonas aeruginosa

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piperacillin/tazobactam, aminoglycosides, carbapenems, fluoroquinolones

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syphilis (treponema pallidum)

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penicillin G

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chlamydia trachomatis

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Doxycycline +/- ceftriaxone;

oral erythromycin for chlamydial conjunctivitis in infants

**ceftriaxone for concurrent gonorrhoeae infection

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oral thrush (candida albicans)

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nystatin, fluconazole, caspofungin

oral and esophageal

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systemic candidiasis (candida albicans)

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fluconazole, caspofungin, amphotericin B

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cryptococcus neoformans

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induction w. amphotericin B and flucytosine

**maintenance w/ fluconazole (in aids pts)

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sporothrix schenckii

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itraconazole, oral potassium iodide

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pneumocystis jirovecii

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TMP-SMX (prophylaxis and tx in immunosuppressed pts, CD4 <200/ AIDS)

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toxoplasma gondii

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sulfadiazine + pyrmethamine

  • block folate synthesis pathway
  • HSR, photosensitivity, myelosuppression
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Malaria

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chloroquine (in regions not resistant); mefloquine, atovaquone/proguanil (for blood schizont),

Primaquine (for liver hypnozoit)

**must take mefloquine for 4 weeks after return from trip

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strep. Pyogenes

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penicillin prophylaxis

amoxicillin (tx - GAS pharyngitis)

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strep. Pneumoniae

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penicillin/ cephalosporin (systemic infection, pneumonia)

vancomycin (meningitis)

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staph. Aureus

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MSSA: nafcillin, oxacillin, (dicloxacillin for mastitis) (antistaphylococcal penicillins);

MRSA: vancomycin, daptomycin, linezolid, ceftaroline (5th gen)

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enterococci

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vancomycin, aminopenicillins/ cephalosporins

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Rickettsia rickettsii

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doxycycline, chloramphenicol

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C. difficile

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oral metronidazole

if refractory (oral vancomycin)

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M. TB

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RIPE (rifampin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide, ethambutol)

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UTI

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TMP-SMX/ciprofloxacin- uncomplicated

nitrofurantoin- pregnancy

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influenza

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oseltamivir, zanamivir

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CMV

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Ganiciclovir, foscarnet, cidofovir

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PDA

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keep open: PGE analogs; close: indomethacin

“come IN and CLOSE the door”

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stable angina

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sublingual nitroglycerine

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malignant hyperthermia

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Dantrolene

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hypercholesterolemia

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statin (first-line)

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hypertriglyceridemia

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fibrate

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Pulmonary arterial HTN (idiopathic)

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sildenafil, bosentan, epoprostenol

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arrythmia and damaged cardiac tissue

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class I B antiarrhythmic (lidocaine, mexiletine)

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prolactinoma

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cabergoline/bromocriptine (dopamine agonists)

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central diabetes insipidus (not producing ADH)

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desmopressin

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nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (kidney dysfunction - dec water reabsorption)

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hydrochlorothiazide, indomethacin, amiloride** (DI due to lithium)

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SIADH

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fluid restriction, IV hypertonic saline (serum sodium is diluted from inc water reabsorption -> hyponatremia), conivaptan/tolvaptan, demeclocycline

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diabetic ketoacidosis

diabetic ketoacidosis

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fluids, insulin, potassium iodide

insulin puts K+ back into cells

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T1DM

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dietary intervention (low carb); + insulin replacement

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T2DM

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dietary intervention (low carb); + oral hypoglycemic (metformin) +/- insulin (if refractory)

sulfonylurias are most likely to cause hypoglycemia

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pheochromocytoma

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a-antagonists (ex. Phenoxybenzamine)

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neural tube defect prevention

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prenatal folic acid

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migraine

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abortive tx: sumatriptan, NSAIDs;

prophylaxis: propranolol, topiramate, CCBs, amitriptyline

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multiple sclerosis

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disease modifying therapies (IFN-B; natalizumab);

for acute flares: IV steroids

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tonic-clonic seizures

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levetiracetam, phenytoin, valproate, carbamazepine

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Absence seizures (zoning out)

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ethosuximide

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Trigeminal neuralgia (tic doiloureux)

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carbamazepine

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hyperaldosteronism

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spironolactone

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benign prostatic hyperplasia

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a1-antagonists (nonselective - zosin = both vasodilation and smooth muscle relaxation)- use for those with BPH + HTN

selective a1A inh - tamsulosin (smooth muscle relaxation only)- just BPH

5a-reductase inhibitors, PDE-5 inhibitors (prevent conversion of testosterone to DHT –> hyperplastic nodules)- takes months to work

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infertility

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Leuprolide, GnRH (pulsatile), clomiphene (PCOS)

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medical abortion

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mifepristone

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hepatic encephalopathy

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lactulose (NH3 –> NH4 conversion) –> (ammonium is excretable)
rifaximin (dec ammoniagenic bacteria)

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erectile dysfunction

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sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil

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crohn disease

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corticosteroids, infliximab, azathioprine

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Ulcerative Colitis

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5-ASA preparations (mesalamine), 6-mercaptopurine, infliximab, colectomy

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Sickle cell disease

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Hydroxyurea (inc fetal hemoglobin)

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CML

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imatinib (BCR-ABL TK inhibitor)

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acute promyelocytic leukemia (M3) / AML- APL type t(15;17)

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all-trans retinoic acid (vitamin A); arsenic trioxide

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hairy cell leukemia

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purine analogs (cladribine, pentostatin)

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osteoporosis

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calcium/Vit D supplementation (prophylaxis)

bisphosphonates; PTH analogs, SERMs, Calcitonin, denosumab (treatment)

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buerger disease

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smoking cessation

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kawasaki disease

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IVIG, low-dose aspirin

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temporal arteritis

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high-dose steroids

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GPA

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cyclophosphamide, corticosteroids

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chronic gout

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Xanthine oxidase inhibitors (allopurinol, feboxustat); pegloticase, probenecid

*** lower dose or stop 6-MP with allopurinol (inc toxicity due to dec metabolism by inh of XO)

**avoid uric acid rich foods (fish) and alcohol

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acute gout attack

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NSAIDs, colchine, glucocorticoids

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osteomalacia/rickets

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vitamin D supplements

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drug of choice for anticoagulation in pregnancy or renal failure

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low-molecular weight heparin

“pregnant women and kidney failure pts can’t go to WAR(farin), oK?”

(competitively inhibits the vitamin K epoxide reductase complex 1 (VKORC1), an essential enzyme for activating the vitamin K available in the body)

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heparin reversal

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protamine sulfate

75
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immediate anticoagulation

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heparin - very short half life

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long-term anticoagulation

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warfarin, dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban

77
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warfarin reversal

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fresh frozen plasma (acute)

vitamin K (non-acute)

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cyclophosphamide-induced hemorrhagic cystitis

79
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breast cancer in post-menopausal women

A

aromatase inhibitor (anastrozole)

80
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ER + breast cancer

A

Tamoxifen

  • estrogen antagonist in breast
  • estrogen agonist on endometrium (inc risk of hyperplasia –> endometrial cancer)
81
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Prostate adenocarcinoma/ uterine fibroids

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leuprolide, GnRH (continuous)

82
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prostate adenocarcionma

A

flutamide (androgen R antagonist
leuprolide (continuous)

prostatectomy if local - use meds in advanced disease

83
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HER2/neu + Breast cancer

A

trastu(2)zumab

84
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anorexia

A

nutrition, CBT/psychotherapy, SSRIs

avoid bupropion (lower seizure threshold in anorexic and bulemic pts)

85
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bulimia nervosa

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SSRIs

*avoid bupropion (seizures)

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alcoholism

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disulfiram, acamprosate, naltrexone, supportive care

87
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ADHD

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methylphenidate, amphetamines, CBT, atomoxetine, guanfacine, clonidine

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Alcohol withdrawal

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long-acting benzodiazepines, phenobarbital

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bipolar disorder

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mood-stabilizers (lithium, valproic acid, carbamazepine), atypical antipsychotics

lithium - mostly manic
valproic acid- fluctuates
lamotrigine - mostly depressed

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depression

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SSRIs (first line)

91
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generalized anxiety disorder

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SSRIs, SNRIs (first-line); buspirone (second-line)

public speaking - can use propranolol

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schizophrenia (positive symptoms)

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typical and atypical antipsychotics

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schizophrenia (negative symptoms)

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atypical antipsychotics

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smoking cessation

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varenicline, bupropion

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insomnia

A

ramelteon, trazodone

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opioid overdose

97
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opioid overdose- relapse prophylaxis

A

nalTREXone

“helps you stay on trex (track)”

98
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first line of treatment for unstable bradycardia

A

Atropine 1mg
every 3-5 min for max dose of 3mg

NOTE: doses less than 0.5 mg IV may exacerbate bradycardia

***do not rely on atropine in Mobitz type II second deg or third deg AV block or in pts w. 3rd deg av block w/ a new wide QRS (likely remain unresponsive) – tx w. TCP or B-adrenergic support

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what is the first-line treatment for unstable tachycardia?

A

electric cardioversion

100
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nephrotoxicity from platinum compounds (chemo) - ex. cisplatin

A

amifostine- free radical scavenger

101
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cardiotoxicity from anthracyclines (chemo)- doxyrubicin, danorubicin

A

dexrazoxane - iron chelator

102
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myelosuppression from methotrexate (“rescue”)

also enhances effects of 5-fluorouracil

A

leucovorin (folinic acid)- THF precursor

103
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hemorrhagic cystitis from cyclophosphamide/ isofosfamide

A

mesna- sulfhydryl compound that binds acrolein (toxic metabolite of cyclophosphamide/isofosfamide)

104
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tumor lysis syndrome

A

Rasburicase (recombinant uricase that catalyzes metabolism of uric acid to allantoin)

105
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acute n/v (usually w/in 1-2 hrs of chemo)

A

ondansetron, granisetron, prochlorperazine, metochlopramide

5-HT3 R antagonist
D2 R antagonist

106
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delayed n/v (>24 hrs after chemo)

A

NK-1 R antagonist –> dec substance P, serotonin ,etc (aprepitant, fosaprepitant)

107
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neutropenia (chemo-induced)

A

filgrastim, sargramostim

108
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anemia (chemo-induced)

A

Epoetin Alfa

109
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testicular cancer (combination therapy)

A

bleomycin (risk of pulmonary fibrosis- must monitor pulm. function)

cisplatin (nephrotoxic- tx w/ amifostine)

etoposide

“Cis gave him Bleo Balls so he made her an Etoposide- chick”

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Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (HGPRT deficiency)

A

first line= allopurinol

second line = febuxostat

111
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SCID

A

prophylactic antibiotic treatment
IVIG
bone marrow transplant

*** avoid live vaccines

112
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acute mastitis

A

dicloxacillin

113
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c.perfringens (gas gangrene)

A

penicillin and surgical debridement

114
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pasteurella multocida (cellulitis or osteomyelitis)

A

piperacillin/ tazobactam, penicillin/amox-clav

115
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actinomycosis

A

penicillin

116
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scabies

A

permethrim (topical) or ivermectin (topical or PO) or benzyl benzoate (topical)

type IV HSR to the deposition of eggs and feces - pruritic rash on webs of fingers and toes, axilla, flexor surfaces of wrist, waist, around umbilicus, areolae, groin; homeless shelters, poor hygiene, overcrowding

117
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lyme disease

A

doxycycline

118
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brucellosis

A

penicillin, doxycycline, aminoglycosides

119
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h.pylori (DU)

A

3tx - clarithromycin, amoxicillin, metronidazole and PPi

PPis- cause dec absorption of Ca2+, Mg2+, and Fe2+ (req acid)–> supplement or else risk of osteoporosis, IDA; can also inc risk of pseudomembranous colitis

120
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DU, gastrinoma (zollinger-ellison syndrome), GU, GERD

A

PPi (-prazoles)
PPis- cause dec absorption of Ca2+, Mg2+, and Fe2+ (req acid)–> supplement or else risk of osteoporosis, IDA; can also inc risk of pseudomembranous colitis

121
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tularemia

A

streptomycin (aminoglycoside), gentamycin, ciprofloxacin

122
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skin and soft tissue infections caused by streptococci and staphylococci. Also used to tx other infections of the abdomen or pelvis and infections caused by susceptible Bacterioides and other anaerobes

A

clindamycin

123
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hook worm infections (ancylostoma duodenale or Necator americanus, strongyloides s.)

A

albendazole (binds tubulin and dec microtubule polymerization and dec glucose uptake)
ivermectin

124
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cestode (tapeworm) or trematodes (flukes) infections

A

praxiquantel (inc calcium influx –> spastic paralysis)

“sPRAXIQ paralysis”

125
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parkinson dz

A

levidopa (dopamine analog)

carbidopa (prevents peripheral conversion –> more levidopa makes it to CNS)

126
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tinea infections (jock itch, athlete’s foot) and ring worm (tinea corporis)

A

topical terbinafine

127
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B. anthracis

A

tx- ciprofloxacin or doxycycline

post-exposure prophylaxis - ciprofloxacin

128
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yersinia pestis

A

streptomycin, gentamycin, ciprofloxacin, doxycycline (if untreated mortality is 100%)

129
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hairy cell leukemia

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cladribine, pentostatin, rituximab

130
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CML

A

bcr-abl tyrosine kinase inh (imatinib)

131
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fibromyalgia

A

regular exercise, antidepressants, gabapentin

132
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SLE

A

glucocorticoids

133
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colorectal carcinoma

A

FOLFIRI regimen (5-FU, leucovorin, irinotecan); XELIRI regimen (capecitabine and irinotecan)

134
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refractory pancreatic cancer

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irinotecan and 5-FU

135
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testicular cancer/seminoma (combo tx)

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bleomycin, etoposide, cisplatin

136
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Ewing sarcoma

137
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solid tumors

A

vincristine or vinblastine

MOA: bind B-tubulin and inhibit its polymerization into microtubules in order to prevent formation of the mitotic spindle and cause arrest in M phase

138
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ectopic pregnancy

A

methotrexate

139
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anemia of chronic disease

A

address the underlying cause of inflammation, blood transfusion, EPO in CKD pts

140
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schistosomiasis

A

praziquantel (inc permeability to calcium, leading to calcium influx and subsequent paralysis)

141
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cryptococcus neoformans meningitis/encephalitis (CD4+ below 50/mm3)

A

Ampthotericin B 0.7-1mg/kg/day (inc membrane permeability by binding to ergosterol in the fungal plasma membrane);

  • causes hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and renal impairments –> check labs frequently. Saline loading reduces amphotericin B nephrotoxicity

flucytosine 100mg/kg/day for 2 weeks;

followed by fluconazole 400 mg/day for 8 weeks and 200mg/day thereafter

142
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candidemia in neutropenic pts with fever

A

caspofungin (targets fungal cell wall - chitin)

143
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aspergillus

A

voriconazole

144
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focal seizures (tonic-clonic)

A

first-line = carbamazepine (voltage dependent blocker of VG sodium channels)

carbamazepine adverse effects:

  • SJS
  • DRESS syndrome (drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms)
  • agranulocytosis
145
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post herpetic neuralgia

A

gabapentin

146
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status epilepticus

A

phenytoin, phenobarbital

147
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MDD + anorexia

A

mirtazepine

148
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CHF/ HTN + osteoporosis

or

HTN + nephrogenic diabetes insipidus

or

first-line HTN

or HTN + calcium nephrolithiasis

A

thiazides

  • contraindicated in sulfa allergy and gout
  • inc serum calcium (inc reapsorption)
149
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HTN + hypercalemia

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loop diuretics

  • ototoxicity
  • sulfa drug rxn (except- ethacrynic acid)
150
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drug-resistant TB

A

streptomycin

151
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latent TB

A

rifampin, or isoniazid (+ Vitamin B6) or both

152
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giant cell arteritis (temporal arteritis)

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monoclonal anti-body against IL-6

153
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ankylosing spondylitis

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tx- indomethacin (NSAID)

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