PHARM III DOC

Question 1

What is the DOC for Tx of malignant hyperthermia

Answer 1

Dantrolene Sodium

Question 2

What is the NMBA of choice in renal and hepatic Dz

Answer 2

Cisatracurium

Question 3

What is the DOC for MS

Answer 3

Baclofen

Question 4

What is the useful 1st choice drug for acute migraine in those with mild to moderate attacks

Answer 4

Acetaminophen

Also in those with contraindications to or who cannot tolerate NSAIDS, or aspirin

Question 5

What is considered the DOC for MIld/ Moderate migraine attacks

Answer 5

NSAIDs - asprin, Ibuprofen, naproxen

Question 6

What are the DOC for tension HA

Answer 6

Acetaminophen and NSAIDS

Limit use to no more than 9 days per month

Question 7

What is the DOC for tension HA prophylaxis

Answer 7

Amitryptyline

Question 8

What is the DOC for Maintenance prophylaxis in Cluster HA

Answer 8

Verapamil +/- Lithium

Question 9

What is the perferred DOC for Gestational DM

Answer 9

Insulin

Question 10

What is the DOC for insulin Infusions

Answer 10

Short acting Insulins, Humilin R and Novolin R

Question 11

What is the DOC for Hypothyroidism

Answer 11

Levothyroxine!

Question 12

What is the Tx OC for most non-pregnant patients > 21 years with Graves’ disease, multinodular goiter or toxic adenoma

Answer 12

Radiactvive Iodine

Question 13

What is the Tx of Choice for severe hyperthyroidism

Answer 13

Surgery

Used in Patients unwilling/unable to take antithyroid drugs or 131I
Pregnant women

Question 14

What is the DOC in hyperparathyroid pts (except in the 1st trimester preg)

Answer 14

Methimazole

Question 15

What is the DOC for hyperthyroid pts if in the first trimester of pregnancy

Answer 15

Propythiouracil (PTU)