P2 YEAR Flashcards
What allele must be tested before starting Abacavir therapy?
HLA-B*57:01
What is Abacavir used for?
Reverse transcriptase inhibitor that inhibits HIV-1 viral replication
What are mRNA vaccines?
- Novel Vaccines
- Uses a liposome to deliver an engineered mRNA that expresses the immunodominant region of the SARS-Cov-2 spike protein
Can Cytokine Mediated Alterations have an effect on drug metabolism?
Yes, specifically alterations to CYP enzymes
What are the types of Insurance Policies?
- Health Maintenance Organization HMO
- Preferred Provider Organization PPO
- Fee-for-Service (Indemnity) Plan
- Point of Service (POS) Plan
Health Maintenance Organization HMO
- General Practitioner Gatekeeper
- No deductible is charged
Preferred Provider Organization PPO
- Any doctor on list of PCPs
- Specialist without referral
- More out-of-pocket expenses
Fee-for-Service (Indemnity) Plan
- Obtained by individuals on their own, through groups, employers, or associations
- Max out of pocket expenses prescribers will have to pay
Point of Service POS Plans
- Blend of managed care and indemnity plans
Medicare Part A
- At least 65 yrs old
- Social Security Benefits
- Monthly premium
- Late enrollment penalty
- Payroll tax
Skill nursing facility only, no nursing home coverage
Medicare Part B
- Supplemental medical insurance
- Monthly premium
- Physician services, outpatient, home health, and medical equipment
Medicare Part C
- Private insurance companies
- Advantage
Is long term care such as nursing homes covered by Medicare Part A and B?
NO
Medicare Part D
Stand Alone Prescription Drug Plan
What is the current issue with Medicare?
Part A is at risk of bankrupting
What are the restructuring ideas for Medicare?
- Increase age requirement
- Defined contribution
- Individual savings
- Managed care
What are the 2 ways a pharmacist can help patient’s overcome health literacy barriers?
- Verbal Communication (teach back method)
- Written Communication: <8th grade
What is the NURS Acronym?
N: Name the Emotion
U: Understand the Emotion
R: Respect the Patient
S: Support the Patient
What anticonvulsants are used for neuropathic pain?
- Gabapentin
- Pregablin
- Lamotrigine
- Topiramate
What antidepressants are used for neuropathic pain?
- Amitriptyline
- SSRI: Duloxetine
- SSRI: Venlafaxine
What is the formula for Corrected Sodium?
Measured Sodium + [(Glucose-100)/100 ( x 1.7)]
What is the formula for Anion Gap?
[Na+] - [Cl-] - [CO2] - Bicarbonate (CO2) from serum blood
What is the formula for Corrected Calcium?
Measured Ca2+ +[(4-Albumin) x 0.5]
Symptomatic Hyponatremia <135 mEq/L Treatment
- 0.9% NaCl or 3% (if symptomatic)
Rapid correction of hyponatremia is associated with the development of osmotic demyelination syndrome. What is the limit?
Do NOT go over >12 mEq/L per day
When should you restrict fluid intake when treating hyponatremia?
Hypovolemic Hypotonic Hyponatremia
If the patient has fluid restriction hypovolemic hypotonic hyponatremia, what should be given instead of 0.9% NaCl?
3% NaCl
Hypernatremia >145 mEq/L Treatment can be associated with development of Cerebral Edema if what?
<12 mEq/L per day
Hypokalemia <3.5 mEq/L Treatment
- Oral K+ Replacement: chloride/phosphate/bicarbonate, max dose 40 mEq
- Aldosterone Antagonist (spironolocatone and triamterene)
- IV (consider mag replacement if no response occurs)
Hyperkalemia >5.5 mEq/L Treatment Abnormal ECG
- Ca Gluconate PERIPHERAL IV
- Ca Chloride CENTRAL IV
Hyperkalemia Treatment Glucose >250 mg/dL
- Insulin w/o dextrose
(if glucose <250 give insulin + dextrose)
What are considerations that can be added on in Hyperkalemia Treatment?
- Albuterol
- Sodium Bicarbonate if acidotic pH <7.2
Hypomagnesemia <1.4 mEq/L Treatment
Mild: Mag Oxide tabs/caps, antacids, and laxatives
Severe: Mag Sulfate bolus + MD
Hypermagnesemia >2 mEq/L Treatment
- IV Calcium Gluconate (P) or Calcium Chloride (C)
- 0.9% NaCl bolus + IV Loops
- Reduce Mg2+ intake
Hypocalcemia <8.5 mEq/L Asymptomatic Treatment
- Oral Ca2+
- Vitamin D
Hypocalcemia <8.5 mEq/L Symptomatic Treatment
1.IV Calcium Gluconate (P) or Calcium Chloride (C)
2. MD Dosing
Hypercalcemia >10.5 mEq/L Asymptomatic Treatment (>12, if less than just monitor)
- 0.9% NaCl
- IV Loops
- IV Calcitonin
- IV Glucocorticoids
- IV Bisphosphonate
Hypercalcemia >10.5 mEq/L Symptomatic Treatment (normal kidney, if failed kidney = hemodialysis)
- 0.9% NaCl
- IV Loops
- IV Calcitonin
- IV Glucocorticoids
Hypercalcemia ACUTE Management
- 0.9% NaCl (1st line), CI in fluid overload
- Loops (2nd line)
Hypophosphatemia <2 mg/dL Asymptomatic Treatment
- Oral Phos Supplement
Hypophosphatemia <1 mg/dL Symptomatic Treatment
- Sodium + Potassium IV
What is considered Hyperphoshatemia?
> 4.5 mg/dL