Treatments Flashcards

1
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Acne

A

Benzoyl peroxide: inflammatory acne
Topical retinoic acid (tretinoin): treats comedonal acne
Topical antibiotics: treats pustular and comedone acne
Systemic antibiotics
Oral contraceptives that contain estrogen
Oral isotretinoin

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2
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Boil

A

Self limiting
Warm moist compress
I&D
Antibacterial soap
Mupirocin ointment
Antibiotics (Dicloxacillin, Cephalexin)

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3
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Impetigo

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Mupirocin (bactroban)
Cephalexin (keflex)
Removal of exudate
Antihistamine

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4
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Tinea (antifungal)

A

Griseofulvin
Itraconazole
Miconazole
Tolnaftate
Terbinafine
Thiabendazine

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5
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Tinea (surgical)

A

Debridement - tissue removal

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6
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Conjunctivitis

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Bacterial: Ciprofloxacin
Viral: Sulfonamide
Neonatal: Topical erythromycin and cephalosporin
Chemical: flushing with NSS, topical steroids
Vernal: corticosteroid drops, cromolyn sodium, cold compress, oral antihistamine
Herpes: trifluridine drops, vidarabine ointment, oral acyclovir

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7
Q

Otitis externa

A
  • heat therapy
  • 3% hypertonic saline
  • aspirin/acetaminophen/ codeine
  • nystatin
  • keratolytic: 2% salicylic
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8
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Otitis media

A

Amoxicillin
Azithromycin
Cefuroxime

surgical: myringotomy

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9
Q

Menigococcemia

A

Penicillin G

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10
Q

Streptococcal pharynigits

A

Bed rest
Saline gargle
Lozenge (ex: strepsils)
Soft diet
Penicillin/cephalosporin/erythromycin

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11
Q

Pneumonia

A

Antibiotics
Co-amoxiclav
Co-trimoxazole
Unasyn
Tazocin

O2 therapy
Suctioning
Coughing and deep breathing exercises
Mechanical ventilation
Hydration
HIGH CALORIE DIET
Bed rest

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12
Q

H5N1

A

Bed rest
Paracetamol
Guaifenesin
Dextromethorphan
Increase fluid
Antivirals: oseltamivir, zanamivir

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13
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H1N1

A

Bed rest
Paracetamol
Increased fluid intake
antivirals : oseltamivir, zanamivir

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14
Q

SARS

A

Bed rest
Increase fluid intake
O2 administration
Antivirals: ribavirin

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15
Q

scabies

A

Permethrin 5%
Malathion
Lindane lotion
10% sulfur ointment
Neem oil
Tea tree oil 5%
Ivermectin
Chlorpheniramine

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16
Q

Diphtheria

A
  • antibiotics: erythromycin, penicillin
  • DTaP (2,4,6 mos)
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17
Q

Pertussis

A
  • DTaP
  • Antibiotics (erythromycin, azithromycin, and clarithromycin)
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18
Q

Infectious mononucleosis

A
  • NSAIDs
  • steroids
  • saline gargle
  • paracetamol
  • rest
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19
Q

AIDS

A
  • HAART
  • Trizivir
  • Abacavir + Lamivudine + Zidovudine
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20
Q

Common colds

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  • rest
  • saline gargle
  • decongestants
  • increased oral fluids
  • steam inhalation
  • mucus aspiration
21
Q

COVID19

A

> Nirmatrelvir with ritonavir
- for adults and children ages 12+
- oral
- within 5 days

> Remdesivir
- for adults and children
- iv for 3 consecutive days
- within 7 days

  • Molnupiravir
    for adults
    oral
    within 5 days
22
Q

Measles

A

Vitamin A

doses:
50 000 IU : < 6 mos old
100 000 IU: 6-11 mos old
200 000 IU: 12 mos +

23
Q

Varicella

A

2 doses of vax

24
Q

Dengue

A

Acetaminophen to control fever and relieve pain

25
Q

Malaria

A
26
Q

Shigellosis

A
  • ciprofloxacin
  • amoxicillin
  • doxycycline
  • trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole
27
Q

Gastroenteritis

A
  • Oral rehydration
  • IV replacement
  • Antiemetic (Metoclopramide)
  • Antipyretic (Acetaminophen)
  • Antispasmodic (Butylscopolamine)

Rotateq vaxx (3 doses P.O, starts at 6 weeks, 4 week interval)

28
Q

Typhoid fever

A
  • Oral rehydration
  • IV replacement (D5NM)
  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Cefixime
29
Q

Cholera

A
  • Oral rehydration
  • IV replacement (D5LR)
  • Doxycycline
  • Erythromycin
  • Tetracycline
30
Q

PUD

A
  • antacids (H2 blockers, proton inhibitors)
  • antibiotics (amoxicillin and clarithromycin)
31
Q

Salmonella

A

Antimicrobial therapy
1. Ampicillin
2. Cephalosporin
3. TMP-SMX
4. Azithromycin

Rehydration

32
Q

UTi

A
  • antibiotics
    a. Co-amoxiclav
    b. Co-trimoxazole
    c. meropenem
    d. nitrofurantoin
  • fluid replacement: oral, iv
  • analgesics for pain
  • Trimetophrim-sulfomethoxazole
33
Q

Leptospirosis

A
  • doxycycline - mild
  • Penicillin G - severe
  • dialysis - azotemia
34
Q

herpes

A
  • Acyclovir
  • Famciclovir
  • Valacyclovir
35
Q

g warts

A
  • imiquimod cream
  • podofilox gel
  • cryotherapy
  • surgical removal
36
Q

syphilis

A

doxycycline
penicillin g

37
Q

candidiasis

A

antifungal meds
- nystatin
- clotrimazole
- amphotericin

38
Q

gonorrhea

A

ceftriaxone
ciprofloxacine
cefixime
ofloxacin

39
Q

chlamydia

A

-azithromycin
- doxycycline
- erythromycine

40
Q

Viral encephalitis

A
  • acyclovir
41
Q

Japanese encephalitis

A

Prevent increase in ICP
- oxygen therapy
- osmotic diuretic
- loop diuretic
- corticosteroids
- stool softeners

Prevent seizure
- anticonvulsants

Manage headache due to increased icp

raise LOC

infection control

vector control

42
Q

Botulism

A

Ventilatory support
Gastric gavage
Antibiotic therapy: penicillin, metronidazole
Botulinum antitoxins (IM and IV)
Trivalent antitoxin (A,B,E) – given IV

43
Q

Tetanus

A
  • relief from spasm and convulsions
  • relief from hyperthermia
  • eliminate bacterial infection
44
Q

Scabies

A
  • permethrin 5%
  • malathion
  • Lindane lotion
  • 10% sulfate ointment
  • Neem oil
  • Tea tree oil at 5&
  • Ivermectin
  • chlorpheriamine
45
Q

Pediculosis capitis

A
  • Permetherin cream
46
Q

Pediculosis corporis

A
  • lindane powder on clothing
47
Q

Pediculosis pubis

A
  • permetherin
  • lindane
  • mathalion
48
Q

Mumps

A

MMR
- 2 doses of mumps vaxx