Last minute Flashcards
Multiple Myeloma
(Plasma Cell Myeloma)
Cancer of plasma cells
* Bone resorption & replaced by bone marrow
* Amyloidosis of tongue
* Punched-out RL on skull
* Dx: Bence Jones Proteins in urine
Multiple Myeloma: Pt Considerations
WBC< 2,000:
* AB prophylaxis
Platelet Count < 50,000
* Platelet Transfusion before invasive surgical procedures
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Causes:
* H. Pylori (most common)
* Chronic NSAIDs
Multiple Myeloma: Tx
Thalidomide:
* Inhibits TNF-a & IL-6 secretion
Bortezomib:
* Protease inhibitor
Bisphosphonates:
* Osteoclast apoptosis
Peptic Ulcer Disease: Tx
Antiacids
Ranatidine:
* H2 receptor antagonist
Omeprazole:
* PPI: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Tuberculosis
Cause:
* Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Transmission:
* Droplet nuclei (air)
Latent TB:
* no growth
* asymptomatic
* Can’t spread
* Tx: Isonazid
Active TB:
* Grows
* symptomatic
* Can spread
Tx: (TRIP)
* Isonazid
* Rifampin
* Pyrazanamide
* Thembutol
Tuberculosis: Pt Considerations
Active TB:
Elective–> Defer & refer
Urgent:
* Isolated Op
* Standard precautions + N95
Latent TB
* No mods
Pregnancy Complications
Preeclampsia:
* High BP
* Proteinurea
* Edema
* Blurred Vision
Pregnancy: Drug Categories
A: No risk
* Folic Acid
* Levothyroxine
* Isonizad
B: Usually safe
* Acetaminophen
* NSAIDs (1st & 2nd)
* Lidocaine
C: Use w/caution
* Glucocorticoids
* Epinephrine
* Nitrous Oxide (1st)
D: Avoid
* Aspirin (3rd trimester)
* NSAID (3rd trimester)
* Doxycycline
* Tetracycline (2nd/3rd)
* Diazepam/Clorazepam
X: Contraindicated
* Trazoloam
* Flurazepam
Pregnancy: Supine Hypotensive Syndrome
Uterus compresses aorta & inferior vena cava
Tx: Left lateral Decubitis (Turn on left side)
Pregnancy: Pt considerations
Relcine instead of supine
* Monitor BP
* Radiographs only when needed (Thyroid collar+Lead apron)
Avoid:
* elective dental care (1st & 2nd half of 3rd)
* Nitroous Oxide: (1st)
* Xs Fl: (2nd/3rd)
* NSAIDs (3rd)
* Benzodiazepines
Pregnancy: Oral Manifestations
Gestational Gingivitis
Pyogenic Granuloma
Increased Caries Risk
Hypersensitive Gag Reflux
Parasomnia
Sleepwalking
Night terros
Sleep-related breathing disorders
Snoring
CSA
OSA
Sleep-related movement disorders
Restless leg syndrome
Nocturnal Bruxism