Internal Medicine Rotation Flashcards
Maximum volume of air produced with full inhale- exhale:
FVC
Volume of air exhaled in one second
FEV1
FEV1/FVC
the fraction of the FVC that can be exhaled in the first second
As obstruction increased, FVC ____
decreases
How often should I do spirometry
onset, once new tx is stable, poor control, Q1-2 years
A diabetics LDL should be
100 if no CAD
70 if CAD
Pneumonia vaccine is given Q
10 years
How can I make my ACE/ARB work better
Add HCTZ 25mg
ZOCOR=
simvastatin
Cozaar=
Losartan
Glipizide - class and MOA
sulfonylurea- stimulate the release of insulin from pancreatic cells
2.5-5mg BID
Norvasc=
amlodipine ( CCB)
Increase HDL ( not meds)
exercise and red wine. Is primarily genetic
Vitamin D with/ without food?
With needed for absorption
Cheapest statin
zocor ( simvastain)