Miscellaneous

Question 1

DermaSmoothe counselling

Answer 1

Massage into scalp and keep on for minimum 4h and up to overnight (cover w shower cap included) and wash hair in morning

Question 2

Flourouracil topical counselling

Answer 2

Apply only to actinic keratosis and not surrounding healthy skin
Wash hands before and after
Prevents skin cancer

Question 3

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

Answer 3

Treats hyperkalemia
Separate from other meds by 3h min
Don’t lie down 1h after
Report any constipation to dr

Question 4

Dukorol counselling

Answer 4

2 doses initially or single dose booster in some cases
Keep in fridge
Mix sachet in water and drink
Before breakfast
Repeat in 1 wk

Question 5

Tamoxifen

Answer 5

SERM
(Inhibits effects of estrogen in breast and other tissues)
AE: 33% flushing, 32% fluid retention, 20-80% hot flashes, 12-55% vaginal discharge
Monitor: DVT (leg swelling), PE (SOB)

Question 6

Androgel

Answer 6

For delayed puberty, hypogonadism, transgender tx.

Apply to shoulder, upper arms, abdomen OD. Wash hands after applying. Cover area and avoid skin contact after its dried. Avoid swimming/showering within 5h.

AE: itching, blisters, HTN, agitation, inc PSA (BPH).

Question 7

Viread (Tenofovir)

Answer 7

Tx of HIV in >12yo
Tx of Hep B in >15yo
300mg/day w or w/o food

AE: n/v/d/flatulence, dizziness, decreased BMD, lab abnormalities

Question 8

Emtricitabine/Tenofovir

Answer 8

Descovy
Tx of HIV in >25kg
Dose 200/10mg in combo w Protease inhibitor or 200/25mg w other antivirals
Truvada
Tx of HIV1 not as part of triple regimen
Dose 200/300mg OD
AE: n/d, fatigue, headache, lab abnormalities, decreased BMD, AKI