HTFM Notes Flashcards
1st line pharm therapy for insomnia
Melatonin agonist: melatonin and ramelteon
TCAs: doxepin and mirtazapine
2nd line therapy for insomnia
Z-drugs: zolpidem, zaleplon, eszopiclone
Sedating antihistamines
Benadryl and hydroxyzine
Zyprexa
Antipsychotic drug that can be used for agitation and won’t knock pt out like haldol would
Aceon
Perinodolil- underused ACE inhibitor
Benzo potential side effects
Memory impairment Loss of coordination Daytime somnolence Dependence resp suppression Withdrawal
Theophylline can be used in severe or refractory asthma or COPD but you should lookout for these signs of toxicity
GI upset
Hypotension
Seizures
Dysthymia
Signs of MDD
Sleep
Interest
Guilt
Energy
Concentration
Appetite
Physcomotor changes
Suicidal thoughts
PHQ 2
Do you have little enjoyment or interest in doing things?
Do you feel down, depressed, or hopeless?
SSRIs
Citalopram (Celexa) Escitalopram (lexapro) Parotixine (Paxil) Fluoxetine (Prozac) Sertraline (Zoloft) Fluvoxamine (Zyvox)
*1st line for depression
SNRIs
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
*depression tx that is particularly effective in pts with pain syndrome or significant fatigue
Bupropion
Inhibits uptake of dopamine and norepinephrine.
Wellbutrin for depression. Less GI distress and sexual dysfunction compared to SSRIs
Zyban for smoking cessation
C/I in seizure and eating disorders
Trazodone
Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor
Used for depression, anxiety, and insomnia
GAD pharmacology management
First line - Antidepressants
Second line - buspirone
Benzos for short term use only
Posterior column spinal cord tract
Vibration and proprioception
Crosses at level of brainstem/medulla
Lateral spinothalamic tract
Pain and temperature
Crosses at level of spinal cord
Anterior spinothalamic tract
Touch
Lateral corticospinal tract
Voluntary movement
Crosses at level of medulla
Brown sequard syndrome
Unilateral damage of spinal cord results in
loss of motor funct on, vibration sense and proprioception of same side and
loss of pain and temp on contralateral side
Central cord damage
Results in loss of pain and temp
Anterior spinal cord damage
Paralysis and loss of pain/temp
Compare and contrast cauda equina syndrome with conus medullaris syndrome
BOTH present with saddle anesthesia
Cauda Equina is asymmetric and presents with more severe pain and weakness. B&B are late and less severe.
Conus medullaris is symmetrical, B&B problems are early and severe.
BOTH are emergencies that need imaging and decompression
What causes transudative pulmonary effusion?
CHF (MC), nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis, PE
What causes exudative pulmonary effusion?
Infection, inflammation, PE
Light’s criteria
The presence of ANY of these indicates exudative fluid
- pleural protein:serum protein ratio >0.5
- pleural LDH:serum LDH ratio >0.6
- pleural LDH >2/3 ULN
Important professional relationships to build in family med
- cardiologist
- dermatologist
- orthopedist
ENT(kids)
Siliocsis
Mining, quarry work, pottery, sandblasting
Modular opacities in ULF and egg shell calcification of hilar and mediastinal modes
Black lung dz/ coal worker pneumonconiosis
Small upper lobe nodules and hyperinflation
Caplan syndrome
Black lung with RA
Berylliosis
Electronics, aerospace, ceramics, dye and manufacturing
Increased lung marking and possible hikes LAD
Tx with steroids, O2, and methotrexate