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Week 5: GI products Part 2 Flashcards

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What is aerophagia?

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Accumulation of intestinal gas

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What can cause intestinal gas?

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  1. Eating quickly or gulping
  2. Carbonated beverages
  3. Anxiety
  4. Gum chewing
  5. Smoking
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What is lactase?

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The enzyme that normally breaks down lactose in the intestinal lumen so that it can be absorbed

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What do people with lactase deficiency experience?

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Malabsorbed lactase remains in intestinal lumen, colonic bacteria causes fermentation

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What are drugs that may cause gas?

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  1. Affect intestinal flora
  2. Affect metabolism of glucose
  3. Affect GI motily
  4. Products that contain or release gas
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What are the treatment goals for gas?

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  1. Reduce the frequency. intensity, and duration of intestinal gas
  2. Reduce the affect it has on person’s lifestyle
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What are the exclusions of gas?

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  1. Persistnat
  2. Severe debilitating symptoms
  3. Change in abdominal pain
  4. Abdominal discomfort
  5. Presence of accompanying symptoms such as diarrhea or constipation
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What are non pharm treatments for gas?

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  1. Diet
  2. SLow eating
  3. Excersise
  4. Vitamins
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What is simethicone?

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  1. Relieves gas
    2 Reduce surface tension of gas bubbles
  2. Not absorbed from the GI
  3. Safe for pediatrics
  4. Cause hypersensitivity or intestinal perforations and obstruction
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What is α-Galactosidase/

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  1. Hydrolyzes oligosaccharides into their broken-down parts before they can be metabolized by colonic bacteria
  2. prophylactic treatment before high fiber foods or foods containing oligosaccharides
  3. Not for patients with galactosemia
  4. From mold
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What is lactase replacement?

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  1. For lactose intolerance, break down lactose
  2. Aids in digestion of dairy products
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What are pharm treatments for gas?

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  1. Simethicone
  2. α-Galactosidase
  3. Lactase replacement
  4. Probiotics
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Pediatric treatment for gas?

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Simethicone - dosing based on age
Liquid formulations available

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Lactation treatment for gas

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Simethicaone

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45 y/o male with known lactose intolerance forgot to take his Lactaid before a trip to Pizza Hut with work friends. Now seeks relief from abdominal pain, bloating, distension.
What do you recommend and why?

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Lactaid

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What is anorectal disorder?

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Involve the perianal canal, anal canal, and/or lower rectum

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What are common anorectal disorders?

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  1. Hemorrhoids (most common)
  2. Pruritus
  3. Anal fissure (refer)
  4. Anorectal carcinoma (refer)
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What are exclusions of anorectal disorders?

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  1. Diagnosed GI diseases
  2. History of colon cancer
  3. Mild and severe symptoms
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What are the treatment goals for anorectal disorders?

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  1. Maintain soft stools to prevent straining during BM
  2. Alleviate and maintain remission of anorectal symptoms
  3. Prevent complications
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What are the non pharm anorectal disorders?

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  1. Dietary modifications
  2. Proper bowel habits and hygoiene
  3. Surgery
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What is the function of local anesthetics?

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  1. Provides temporary relief of itching, irritation, burning, discomfort, soreness, and pain
  2. Provides relief by reversibly blocking transmission of nerve impulses
  3. Lidocaine, benzocaine, dibucaine, tetracaine
    Pramoxine hydrochloride, dyclonine hydrochloride
    Benzyl alcohol
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What are the forms of local anestetics?

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  1. Aerosol foams
  2. Ointments
  3. Creams
  4. Jellies
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What are the risks of using local anesthetics?

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  1. Allergic reaction
  2. Not for open sores, can cause systemic effect
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What are vasoconstrictors for anorectal disorders?

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  1. Topical ephedrine, phenylephrine, and epinephrine
  2. α-adrenergic effects to constrict arterioles which helps decrease swelling of hemorrhoidal tissue
  3. Provide relief from itching, discomfort, and irritation
  4. Ephedrine and phenylephrine safe for external and intrarectal use
  5. Epinephrine approved only for external use
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What are the adverse effects of vasoconstrictors?

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  1. Ephedrine and epinephrine can cause systemic effects if absorbed (↑ cardiac rate, bronchodilation)
  2. Contact dermatitis
  3. Patients with comorbid conditions should be recommended to PCP before recommending treatment with vasoconstrictor
  4. DM, HTN, on depression medications, thyroid disease, heart disease.
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What are protectants?

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  1. Provide physical protective barriers
  2. Systemic absorption is minimal, adverse reactions uncommon
  3. Includes: Absorbents, demulcents, emollients
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What are astringents?

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  1. Promote coagulation
  2. Decrease cell volume, easy drying
  3. For thin protective layer over damaged area
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What the adverse effects of witch hazel?

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Alcohol irritation

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What are keratolytics?

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  1. Foster loosening of surface cells and tunrover
  2. Relives itching and inflammation
  3. Can be found in combination with other products but due adverse effects would recommend other, safer products
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OTC keratolytics?

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ALcloxa and resorcinol

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What are corticoids?

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Hydrocortisone: vasoconstrictor and antipruiritc

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What are Analgesics, Anesthetics, and Antipruritics?

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Provides temporary relief of burning, pain, or itching by producing a cool, warm, or tingling sensation

External use only

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What are example Analgesics, Anesthetics, and Antipruritics?

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  1. Menthol
  2. Camphor
  3. Juni[per tar
34
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What is menthol?

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Use sparingly due to risk of laryngospasm, dyspnea, cyanosis

35
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What is camphor?

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Can be absorbed through mucous membranes and stimulate the CNS which can cause convulsions or death.

36
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What is juniper tar?

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Use sparingly, if ingested orally can cause organ failure and cardiac abnormalities

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What is preganancy/lactation treatment for anorectal?

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  1. External products
  2. Lifestyle
38
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What is pediatrics treatment for anorectal?

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Referral under 12

39
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What is geriatric treatment for anorectal?

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  1. Adult treatment
  2. Consider comorbid conditions and if they have history or family history of colon cancer
40
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34 y/o male complaining of bleeding in the anal area for the past 5 days. He is experiencing burning, pain, and blood on the toilet paper with each wiping. He has had these symptoms before but they are currently worse. He has tried using hydrocortisone cream without much relief. Hx of colon cancer in the family

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Refer

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What is the pharm treatment for anorectal?

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  1. Local anesthetics
  2. Vasoconstrictor
  3. Protectnats
  4. Astringents
  5. Keratolytics
  6. Corticosteroids
  7. Analgesics, Anesthetics, and Antipruritics
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What are pinworms?

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  1. only worm infection that has OTC approved treatment
  2. Most commonly seen in children ages 5-14 years
  3. Prone to reinfection
  4. Nocturnal pruritus
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What is the route of transmission for pinworms?

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Ingestion of infective eggs by direct anus-mouth transfer by fingers and fomites

44
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How do you confirm a pinworm infection?

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  1. Nighttime perianal or perineal itching in a child
  2. Visual inspection of the perianal or perineal area for the adult worm
  3. A cellophane tape or an adhesive paddle test.
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Exclusion of pin worm therapy OTC?

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  1. Liver disease
  2. Preganancy
  3. Lactation
  4. Under 2
  5. Vague symptoms and negative visual inspection
  6. Helminthic infections other than pinworms
  7. Hypersensitivity to pyrantel pamoate
  8. Need for repeat dosing
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What are the treatment goals for pin worms?

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  1. Relieve symptoms
  2. Eradicate pinworms from the patient and the household to prevent reinfection
  3. Prevent transmission to other persone
47
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Nonpharm treatment of pin worms?

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  1. Education
  2. Eggs destroyed in sunlight
  3. Wash sheets
  4. Shower
  5. Change underwear
  6. Clean and vacuum
48
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What is pyrantel pamoate?

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  1. Paralyzes adult worms, causing them to loosen their hold on intestinal wall and allows them to be excreted
  2. Single oral dose based on patient’s body weight
    3.Another can be given in two weeks if symptoms have not resolved but patient should first be referred to PCP
49
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Adverse effects of pyrantel pamoate?

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Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps

with preexisting liver dysfunction, severe malnutrition, or anemia should not use pyrantel pamoate without first consulting PCP

50
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Mother of 5 y/o child describes how her child is constantly itching his bottom, especially at night while he sleeps, and she is looking for a good itch cream for “those sensitive areas.”
What do you recommend and why?

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Pyrantel pamoate

51
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What is the pharm treatment for pinworms?

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Pyrantel pamoate

52
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What is nausea?

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Person’s subjective feeling of needing to vomit

53
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What is retching?

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involuntary rhythmic diaphragmatic and abdominal contractions

54
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What is vomiting?

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rapid, forceful expulsion of GI tract contents

55
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What is the signs of dehydration?

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  1. Dry mouth
  2. Decreased skin turbot
  3. Dark urine
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What are the exclusions of nausea and vomiting?

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  1. Fever and/or diarrhea
  2. Severe upper quad pain
  3. Yellow skin or eye color
  4. Heard injury
  5. Glaucoma, BPH, bronchitis, asthma, emphysema
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What are the treatment goals of nausea and vomiting?

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  1. Provide symptomatic relief
  2. Identify and correct underlying cause
  3. Prevent and correct complications
  4. Prevent future occurances
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What are non pharm treatments of nausea and vomioting?

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Oral rehydration

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What are oral rehydration solutions?

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1.Use premade solutions or can use 6 teaspoons of sugar and ½ teaspoon of salt in a liter of water
2. Weight based
3. 5 ml q15 mins for small children and 15 ml q15 mins for older children and adults

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What treats motion sickness?

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Antihistamine: Meclizine, pihenhydramine, doxylamine

61
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What are adverse effects of motion sickness med?

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dry mouth, confusion, dizziness, tremors, and constipation, drowsiness

62
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What are tips for patients using motion sickness med?

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Avoid reading while traveling, focus straight ahead, sit in the front of the car, avoid strong odors

63
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What Antiemitic med is not reccommended for children 2-6?

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Diphenhydraamine
2. Meclizine
3. Doxylamine

64
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What Antiemitic med is not reccommended for children 6-12?

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Meclizine and doxylamine

65
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What are example OTC antiemetic antihistamines?

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  1. Dimenhydrinate
  2. Diphenhydramine
  3. Meclizine
  4. Doxylamine
66
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What are pharm treatments for nausea?

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  1. Antacids
  2. H2RAs
  3. BSS
  4. Phosphorated carbohydrate solution (PCS) (emetrol)
67
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What type of patient should be cautious of for PCS?

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Diabetics

68
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What are complementary therapies for nausea?

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  1. Ginger
  2. Pyridoxine
  3. Acupressure
  4. Aromatherapy
69
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Treatments for nausea and vomiting pregnancy?

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Lifestyle modifications and diet
Taking a multivitamin daily for 3 months prior to conception
Pyridoxine with or without doxylamine as first line therapy
Ginger

70
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Treatments for nausea and vomiting geriatrics?

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Caution with anticholinergics

71
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Treatments for nausea and vomiting lactation?

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Don’t use BSS

72
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Treatments for nausea and vomiting pediatrics?

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For mild-moderate cases: ORS
Moderate-severe: referral

73
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32 y/o female, 12 weeks pregnant, complains of bothersome daily morning sickness. No significant PMH.
What do you recommend and why?

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Supportive care only (fluids, time)
Pyridoxine

74
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81 y/o male with severe N/V due to Norovirus outbreak at a local nursing home. Symptoms of moderate dehydration, tachycardia, dry mucous membranes. Hx: Parkinson’s disease, HTN, T2DM.
What do you recommend and why?

A

Refer

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