Misc Flashcards
diazepam metabolized to
oxazepam
pain w/ eye mvmt, diplopia, proptosis differential
orbital inflammation
infxn
tumor
difference between acetazolamide and dexamethasone for altitude sickness
acetazolamide CI if sulfa allergy
most effective for smokeless tobacco cessation
behavioral interventions
when to recommend fluoride supplementation
> 6 mo old if primary drinking source deficient in fluoride
tx mild to mod allergic rhinitis
intranasal corticosteroids
early signs of anaphylaxis
pruritic mouth, scalp, palms, soles
henoch Schönlein purpura prognosis depends on involvement of
kidneys
indomethacin has more of what side effect than other NSAIDs
CNS effects
what does medicare pay for
preventive care (vaccines, mammo, pap)
mgmt restless leg syndrome
Fe supplementation if ferritin
only med to tx hiccups
chlorpromazine
pathology of hiccups
from phrenic n, vagus n, or thoracic sump chain
initial tx of sensorineural hearing loss
oral corticosteroids or hyperbaric oxygen
sialadenosis (B/L noninflammatory parotid gland enlargement) assoc w/
DM
flashes of light + visual field defect
retinal detachment
med that falsely decr PSA
finasteride
Alk phos and 5’ nucleotides is dysfunction of
liver
trismus (difficulty opening mouth) specific for
peritonsillar abscess
hair loss associated w/ pregnancy
telogen effluvium
hair loss w/ chemo
anagen effluvium
risk factors for retinal vein occlusion
HTN
DM
tortuous and dilated retinal veins on fundoscopy
retinal vein occlusion
tx of narcolepsy
modafinil
stimulants like methylphenidate
amphetamines
tx of cataplexy
sodium oxybate
most common causes of hypercalcemia
primary hyperparathyroidism
malignancy
tx of hypercalcemic crisis
IV fluids
if still not working, use IV furosemide
sxs of hyponatremia
confusion
seizures
fibromyalgia trigger points
medial border of scapula
posterior neck
upper outer quadrants of gluteal muscles
medial fat pads of knees
varenicline (chantix) shouldn’t be used with
nicotine replacement like patches and gums (b/c varenicline reduces the reinforcing effect of nicotine)
side effect / med interaction with ginkgo biloba
intracerebral bleed when used w/ ASA
Kava ADRs
GI side effects
skin rashes
Yohimbine ADR
hypertension
ADR of niacin
hepatotoxicity
red/purple plaque with deep swelling, itching, burning
pernio / chilblains (usu after cold temp exposure)
Kava used for
anxiety
herbal to tx anxiety
kava
vitamins associated with olfactory loss
Vit A, B6, B12
when can you start using fluoride toothpaste
2 yrs
herbal to tx PMS
B6
chasteberry
risk factors for macular degeneration
HTN
smoking
