Thinking on your feet Flashcards
which form a calcium needs to be taken with food?
calcium carbonate
what is the elemental % of calcium citrate and carbonate
calcium citrate = 20%
calcium carbonate = 40%
approximately how much calcium is in a glass of milk?
300mg
T or F
calcium works better in low acid situations (i.e., PPI)
true
what are the different formulations of iron and what are there elemental %
ferrous gluconate (green) = 12% elemental
ferrous sulfate (red) = 20% elemental
ferrous fumarate (blue) = 33% elemental
what are the recommendations for increasing speed and efficacy of iron supplements
take with vitamin C (orange juice) HS
empty stomach for max absorption (although minimal difference) - with food to decrease GI upset
when it comes to knee braces, is open or closed patella preferred? why?
open
doesnt jam the patella as much
how does icy hot work?
contains menthol (counter irritant)
feels cool for 30 mins then feels hot
how often should counter irritants (RUB A535) be applied?
BID - TID
How do you use an ear syringe?
need to soften up wax first - add warm oil
then rinse ear out with warm water
warm = body temp
aim up to avoid the eardrum
what is the main difference between an ear syringe and a nose syringe?
nose syringe: non rinse - just sucking snot out
ear syringe: rinse
how to use a nose syringe?
can add a couple of drops of saline first to soften but must wait a couple of mins before suction so you arent just sucking saline out
need seal - plug the other nostril
empty syringe - pulling snot out
in what population is rosocea most common in?
older women
what are the signs of PCOS?
irregular periods
cramping
widespread acne
what % of benzoyl peroxide would be not jump past?
5%
10% - just irritating and likely not better
what is the MOA of benzoyl peroxide for acne?
antibacterial but not antibiotic therefore no resistance
what is the drug of choice for acne now a days?
retinoids
adapalene DOC but tretinoin a lot cheaper
what is the selling point for O’keefes working hands?
“oil free” - no petrolatum
powdery feel - silicon
really just marketing for men
what is the difference between golfers elbow and tennis elbow?
golfers elbow: inside
tennis elbow: outside
in tennis/golfers elbow, where does the brace go?
a couple of inches below the elbow
put pad where pain (inside for golfers, outside for tennis)
how does simethicone work for colic?
only works if swallowed air - air bubbles after feeding
baby likely likes the taste so stop crying for a bit
what is the physiologic mechanism of colic?
no mechanism
need to rule out GI issues
what is special about cerave in eczema?
contains ceramides which are recommended
but not really any better than any other eczema grade lotion
how is salicylic acid used for warts?
soak the wart first
needs to be applied every day
