Hematology Flashcards
1
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Malaria Tx.
A
Erythrocytic form is tx’ed with: Chloroquine & Mefloquine
Primaquine is required to kill P. vivax and P. ovale liver schizonts
2
Q
Pentamidine
A
Use: Prophylaxis and tx of Pneumocystis jiroveci in pneumonia in HIV patients
3
Q
Nifurtimox
A
Use: anti parasitic drug used to tx Chaga’s disease
4
Q
Mebendazole
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Use: anti helminthic drug used to tx ascariasis, trichuriasis, hookworm, and pinworm infections
5
Q
Ivermectin
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Use: Ochocerciasis (river blindness)
6
Q
Tx for Heparin induced thrombocytopenia
A
- Hirudin
- Lepirudin
- Argatroban
