Treatments Flashcards
Balanitis
twice-daily bathing of the affected area with saline solution, antifungal
Gonococcal urethritis
antibiotics
Nongonococcal urethritis
antibiotics
Acute bacterial prostatitis
refer to ED, antibiotics
Epididymitis or Orchitis
antibiotics, NSAIDs, ice, scrotal elevation
Kidney stones (calcium or uric acid)
hydration, NSAIDs, xanthine oxidase inhibitors
Renal abscess
antibiotics, drainage
Renal cell carcinoma
surgery
Transitional cell carcinoma
surgery, chemo, radiation, Antineoplastic Agent
IgA nephropathy
Angiotensin inhibition, SGLT2 inhibitors, antihypertensive therapies, corticosteroids
Polycystic kidney disease
ACE inhibitors, reduce sodium, increase water
Pyelonephritis
antibiotics
Hydronephrosis
refer to ED
Sickle cell disease
Hydroxyurea, blood transfusion, immunization, antibiotics
Urothelial carcinoma of the bladder
referral to oncologist, biopsy, surgery, radiation therapy, and concurrent chemotherapy,
Bladder Cancer
referral to oncologist, biopsy, surgery, radiation therapy, and concurrent chemotherapy,
Acute cystitis
antibiotics
Radiation cystitis
hydration and anticholinergic bladder medications, refer to ED if severe
BPH
surgery, lifestyle mod (↓ fluid at night, diuretics, bladder irritants, avoid constipation, exercise, weight control), alpha-adrenergic receptor blockers
Prostate cancer
referral, radiation, surgery, surveillance,
Schistosomiasis infection
corticosteroids, Anthelminthic therapy
NSAID hematuria
remove drug
Wegner’s granulomatosis
Monoclonal Antibody, Antineoplastic Agent, glucocorticoid,
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
ED
cystocele
pessary, pelvic floor, estrogen, surgery
Reactive arthritis
antibiotics, NSAIDs, glucocorticoids, DMARDS
Urethral stricture
dilation, endoscopic urethrotomy, suprapubic tube, perineal urethrostomy, and surgical reconstruction of the urethra
Cauda Equina
refer to ED
Urge incontinence
bladder training, Antimuscarinic agents, biofeedback, botox, avoiding caffine and alcohol
Bladder outlet obstruction
surgery
Detrusor underactivity
stop meds, treat constipation (laxatives), intermittent catheterization
Chronic urinary retention
catheterization
Stress incontinence
pessaries, SNRI, surgery,
Mixed incontinence
weight loss, healthy diet, manage constipation, pelvic floor exercises, bladder training
Diabetes insipidus
decrease salt, diuretics, NSAIDs, exogenous ADH
Interstitial cystitis
PT, Tricyclic antidepressants, lifestyle mod
Vaginitis
antibiotics, antifungal, 5-nitroimidazole drugs,
MS
monoclonal antibodies
Delirium
correct underlying cause, antipsychotic medications, benzodiazepines
Dementia
cholinesterase inhibitors
Genitourinary syndrome of menopause/vaginal atrophy
moisturizers, lubricants, vaginal estrogen, transdermal estrogen, oral estrogen, progesterone if uterus
DM Type 1
diet, exercise, metformin, insulin,
Stool impaction
laxatives, water, fiber
TIA
Refer to ED, antiplatelet treatment
Vascular insufficiency
compressions socks, diuretics, leg elevation, exercise,
Stroke
refer to ED,
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Epley maneuver, Semont Maneuver, Lempert roll maneuver
Meniere disease
Reduce salt intake, vestibular rehabilitation
Vestibular neuronitis
glucocorticoids
Labyrinthitis
glucocorticoids
Acoustic neuroma
surgery, radiation, and observation
Perilymph fistula
rest and restrict activity, blood patch injections, perilymph fistula surgery
Otitis media
antibiotics
Sinusitis viral
analgesics, saline irrigation, intranasal glucocorticoids,
bacterial sinusitis
antibiotics
Cholesteatoma
aural toilet/ keep ear clean and dry, topical antibiotics, surgery
Reflex syncope
avoid triggers, counterpressure maneuvers, supine positon with legs raised, increase water and salt, compression socks
Orthostatic
increase salt and water, compressions stockings, fludorocortisone, sympathomimetic agents
Arrhythmia
anti- arrhythmic drugs, referral cardiology
Neurosyphilis
antibiotic, glucocorticoids
Ototoxic and salt-retaining drugs
stop drug
head trauma
refer to ED, surgery
Tension-type headache
NSAIDs, acetaminophen
Migraine w/ or w/o aura
NSAIDS, acetaminophen, triptans, dopamine receptor blocker
Mixed headache
NSAIDS, acetaminophen, triptans, dopamine receptor blocker
Cluster headache
oxygen, triptans, calcium channel blocker, glucocorticoids
Benign exertional headache
NSAIDs
Dental disorders
dentist, brush teeth, antibiotics
Pharyngitis
NSAID, aspirin, acetaminophen, lozenges, throat sprays, rest, water, tea
Meningitis
refer to ED antibiotics
Trigeminal neuralgia
Antiseizure
Optic neuritis
corticosteroids
Cervical spine disorders
refer to ED if trauma, manipulation if just misaligned vertebrae
Temporal arteritis
ED, glucocorticoids, antiplatelets
Carbon monoxide poisoning
oxygen, ED, hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Severe hypoglycemia
refer to ED
Drug withdrawal
ED
Dietary ingestion (tyramines, MSG, and nitrates)
avoid these foods,
Intracranial tumor
surgery, ED, glucocorticoids, antiseizure
Hydrocephalus
ED
Subdural hematoma
ED
Pseudotumor cerebri
refer for lumbar puncture, weight loss, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, diuretics
Brain abscess
surgery, antimicrobial
Intracerebral hemorrhage
ED
Myasthenia gravis
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
Hypothyroid
T4, T3, Levothyroxine
Anemia
iron supplementation, B12/folate supplementation, iron/b12/folate rich foods, treat underlying cause
Depression
SSRIs, SNRIs, counseling
Fibromyalgia
address comorbidities, exercise, TCA
Inclusion body myositis
exercise, fall prevention, hand strengthening, nutrition, creatine
Polymyositis
glucocorticoids
Dermatomyosisits
glucocorticoids
SLE
NSAIDs, glucocorticoids, antimalarial agents, chemotherapeutic
Systemic sclerosis
NSAIDs, glucocorticoids, antimalarial,
RA
DMARDs, NSAIDs, glucocorticoids
Sjogrens
glucocorticoids, DMARDs, antimalarial drugs, alkylating agents
Cushing’s syndrome
surgery, Adrenal enzyme inhibitors, glucocorticoid antagonist, radiation, Dopamine (D2) Agonist, Somatostatin Analog
Hypokalemia
refer to ED, replacement of potassium and magnesium,
Hypophosphatemia
ED, oral or intravenous phosphate
Hypoparathyroidism
calcium, vit D, PTH,
Chronic Kidney disease
nephrologist
Adrenal insufficiency/Addisons disease
glucocorticoids
Hyponatremia
ED
Rhabdomyolysis
calcium supplementation, dialysis, diuretics, antigout agents, recombinant xanthine oxidase
Lyme
antibiotics, corticosteroids
Cerumen impaction
Cerumenolytic agents
Irrigation
Manual removal
HIV
- antiretroviral therapy (ART), PEPSE, PEP
- HIV counseling, sexual health education
- vaccines/immunizations
Diabetic neuropathy
insulin, antidepressants, antiseizure,
Guillain-Barré syndrome
ED
Vocal chord paralysis
Referral to EENT