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Pharmypharm Flashcards

1
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HMG CoA reductase is also involved in the production of…

A

CoQ10

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2
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Cholesterol is primarily synthesized from…

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Acetyl CoA through the HMG-CoA reductase pathway

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3
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What to check to assess for possible rhabdomyolysis when complaints of severe muscle aches are present

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CPK levels

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4
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Category X drug for hyperlipidemia

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Lipitor

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5
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Send these to Mollie!

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Yup.

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6
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Aka statins

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HMG-Co reductase inhibitors

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7
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Statins also block the production of this…

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Ubiquital (CoQ10)

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8
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Indications for Questran

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Can be used in patients with severe liver failure and terrible puritis. Elevated cholesterol, elevated LDL. Pseudomembranous colitis (binds toxins of C Diff). Maybe Lyme.

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9
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Most significant side effects of Questran

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Constipation, interference of fat soluble vitamins

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10
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Should you use Questran in pregnant women?

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No, Category C

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11
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Hypersensitivity reaction

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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

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12
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Metronidazole/Flagyl interrupts alcohol b/d by

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alcohol dehydrogenase

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13
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Alcohol should be avoided by Flagyl users for how long?

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At least 24 hours after taking the drug

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14
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Popular drug for treating lower urinary tract infections

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Nitrofurantoin/Macrobid

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15
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MOA of Nitrofurantoin

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Disrupts both DNA and RNA of bacteria

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16
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Side effect of Nitrofurantoin

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naseau

17
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Is Clindamycin related to arythromycin?

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No

18
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Vancomycin/Vancocin

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Go-to drug for MRSA and meningitis (last resort). Bacterial resistance.

19
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MOA of Vancocin

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Gram positive cell wall killer

20
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Vanocin’s unique side effect

A

red man syndrome

21
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Rifampicin tests

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frequent liver function tests

22
Q

MRSA is treated with

A

Clindamycin, Cephalosporin, or Fluoroquinolone, Penicillin, etc.

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