TQ's test 2 Flashcards
HBIG what type of immunzation
immune globulin, passive immunity
the reactivity of the host
immunologic competency
which immunoglobin crosses the placenta
IgG
How to immunize for diptheria adults verse children
chidren get 16 units, adults 2 units
how often do people need a tetanus immunzation
every ten years to boost immunity
tdap is for who
old children and adults
what is the most common cause of genital warts
6 and 11 hpv
is the flu vaccine the same every year
no it varies every year
what must you be careful about with the caricella vaccine
you must acoid salicylates (asprin) for the next 6 weeks
primary focus of dylipidemia treatment
LDL
Name a bile acid sequestrant
cholestyramine
contraindication to cholestyramine
if high triglycerides over 400 mg/dl
niacin is known for this effect
best at lowering LDL as it lowers it by 25%
Side effects of niacin
flushing as caused by histamine
MOA HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)
increases LDL CATABOLISM
What must you do if you have muscle pain on statins
must check CPK
Avoid Atorvastain in
those with active liver disease
Must check what before taking atorvastatin
liver status (cant prescribe if liver has active liver disease)
What is an increased risk of Gemfibrozil
gallstone formation due to increased cholesterol concentration in the bile
MOA of Ezetimibe
inhibits absorption of cholesterol at brush border of the small intestine via the sterol transporter NPC1L1
Avoid omega 3 acid ethyl esters if
patient has shellfish allergy
if you have a shellfish allergy avoid
lovaza!
Lovaza avoid if pt has
shellfish allergy
Drugs capable of inducing hyperuricemia and gout
diuretics, l-dopa, pyrazinaminde, ethabutol, nicotinic acid, vitamin B12, cyclosporine, salcylates if you have less than 2gm per day, ethanol
T/F in the treatment of gout it is important to treat all types of hyperuricemia
false hyperuricemia in of its self does not require any treatment other than diet
Which Nsaid is not a uricosuric agent
OXAPROZIN
isolated from autumn crocus
Colchicine