Multisystem Flashcards
amitriptyline and diphenhydramine shouldn’t be used together why
because they are both strong Anti Cholinergic (muscarinic) drugs and can cause dry mouth, urinary retention and constipation
name two drugs given for migrant headaches
topiramate and amitriptylline
four drugs used for the prevention of migrants
propranolol
CCBS
topiramate
amytriptylline
why should you not give Zolpidem to older adults for insomnia
it increases the chances of falling and confusion . treat instead with cognitive behavioral therapy
what is one of the most important risk factors for falls in the elderly
medication use
drug classes most associated with increased risk of falling
Benzos and TCA’s
who does Medicare cover
older people over the age of 65 and young people with disabilities. ALS or end stage kidney disease
part A of medicare covers what
inpatient hospital visits
pat B of medicare covers what
outpatient service and medical devices
part c of medicare covers what
optional captivated plan and additional benefits ( vision and dental)
part d of medicare covers what
optional prescription plan
Holoprosencephaly is associated with what genetics
Patuas syndorme (13) and Sonic hedgehog mutations
hypotelorism means
close set eyes
prosencephalon becomes telencephalon and diencephalon when
week 5
what is an example of developmental field defects
holoprosencephaly
define developmental field defect
a singly disturbance in the embryo that results in multiple malformations that disrupt the development of tissues and structures near that region
CATCH-22(digeorge)
C- Conotruncal Cardiac problems (TEF) A-Anormal face (bifid uvula) T-Thymic hypoplasia C- Cleft palate H- Hypocalcemia/hypoparathyroidism
gold standard test for Di George
FISH
spinocerebellar degeneration and spinal ataxia are seen in
Fredrick Ataxia
most enzyme deficiency are what mode of inheritance
AR
Rett syndrome inheritance
x linked dominant ( girls get it from dads)
what is the presence of different mitochondrial genomes inside a cells called
heteroplasty
what is the occurrence of multiple phenotypic manifestations often in different organ systems resulting in a single gene mutation called
pleiotropy
small punched out lesions on the head associated with Pataus syndrome are called
cutis aplasia