- isoniazid - Rifampin (avoid oral contraceptives) - Ethambutol - Pyrazinamide

- pain meds - hydration - O2 - hydroxyurea (prevents abn RBCs) - avoid iron meds - PCN prophylaxis for newborns - don't give diuretics

** Flashcards by Cat Howell

**normal lab value of IgA-tTg

0 - 3 U/mL, or 0.00 - 100.00 ug/g

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**normal lab value of total IgA

80 – 350 mg/dL

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**What is Sjogren’s syndrome

disorder of your immune system identified by its two most common symptoms: dry eyes and mouth

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**What is Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)

birth defect where you’re born with an open foramen ovale and ducturs arteriosus

↓ developed L ventricle & ↓ developed valves (mitral, aortic) (hole between L&R atria)

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**Treatment of Hutchinson-Gliford Progeria

NSAIDS
Statins
Bone health meds
OT/PT

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**Pneumothorax vs hemothorax

both decrease lung sounds
pneumothorax: air between lungs and chest cavity = ↑ percussion
hemothorax: blood between lungs and chest cavity = ↓ percussion

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**_____ PPD induration = positive

> 5mm immunocompromised
> 10mm for high risk/from countries with TB, prisons, nursing homes, etc.
15mm everyone

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**Meds for TB

isoniazid
*- Rifampin (avoid oral contraceptives)
Ethambutol
Pyrazinamide

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**What 2 diseases cause thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO)

hashimotos

- graves disease

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**hypothyroidism causes _____ TSH and low _____

high

- low T3/T4

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**Tx sickle cell

pain meds
hydration
O2
hydroxyurea (prevents abn RBCs)
avoid iron meds
PCN prophylaxis for newborns
*- don’t give diuretics

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**UTI meds: pregnancy & pediatrics safe

Pregnancy:

fosfomycin (Monurol)(one-time dose)
Floxin
PCN
Nitrofurantoin

Pediatrics Safe:

*- Bactrim (Trimethoprim-Sulfa)
Augmentin
Cephalosporins
Suprax
Cefzil
Keflex
if vomiting = IV dose cephalosporins

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**What is tamsulosin (fosamax) used for

BPH

relaxas muscles
alpha-1 antagonist (hypotension education!!!!!)

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**5 s/s pleural effusion

chest pain
dry/nonproductive cough
dyspnea
orthopnea
fever
*- NO SOB

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**when do migraines become chronic

**15x/mo

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**treatment for migraines

botox

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**Treatment of antibiotics-induced cellulitis

*- Start IV antibiotics or continue PO antibiotics
Treat fever
Educate medication regimen
Wrap wound

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**What is clonazepam (klonipin) used for

anxiety

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**What is MS

Most common Demyelinating disease that results in damage to the protective covering (myelin sheath) that surrounds nerve fibers in the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord.

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**Name 3 hormones

*- ADH (antidiuretic hormone)

- aldosterone (casuses the body to release salt and water = ↓ blood volume = ↓ BP) via Renin-angiotensin system

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**What should you monitor when on doxycycline and/or warfarin

INR!!!

**What affect does doxycycline have on warfarin (coumadin)

increases the affect of it = increase bleeding risk

**3 muscle spasm meds

Antispasmotics:
- Baclofen (Gablofen)
Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
Gabapenting (neurontin) d/t it being and anticonvulsant and nerve pain medication

**What is Tay-Sachs (GM2 gangliosidosis)

Lack of enzyme that breaks down fatty substance, building up toxic levels in the brain and affect the function of the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.
*- destroys nerve cells in brain/spinal cord
Loss of muscle control, cherry-red spots in the eyes
Loss of motor skills, such as turning over, crawling, and sitting up.
loss of vision/hearing loss

**Who does Tay-Sachs affect the most & why

Ashkenazi Jewish | - b/c they lack enzyme that ↓ down fatty substances/allows toxic build up in the brain

**s/s asthma

* *- dry cough & wheezing - breathing through the mouth - chest pressure - increased HR - throat irritation

**First line meds for uncomplicated HTN

Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

**If CKD in stage 3, start on _____

amlodipine (norvasc)

**Depression: what should you add to meds

cognitive behavior therapy (CBT)

What is tamoxifen and what can is cause

It is a hormonal tx for breast cancer: It can cause cancer of the uterus (womb), strokes, and blood clots in the lungs

Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that impacts the lungs and digestive system and...

pancreas

Can you have BB with lung conditions

No! Beta-2 blockers result in bronchoconstriction

Ulcerative Colities affects the _____ and _____ colon and is diagnosed through a _____

- rectum - sigmoid - colonoscopy

GFR is rated as severe when it is in the range of _____

15-19 (stage 4)

What medications to give for UTI in young and healthy

trimethoptrim/sulfamethoxazole (bactrim)

Cystic fibrosis leads to

- ↓ serum sodium - CF-associated DM - pancreatitis.

Treating insomnia: - stop _____ by 5pm, decrease distractions, and use a _____ _____ tablet at bedtime

- caffeine | - 5mg melatonin

What to use for migraines

botox

T/F: Studies to date clearly indicate the effectiveness of acupuncture for alleviating cancer pain

False. Studies do not clearly indicate

Cystib fibrosis affects the _____ causing secretions into the _____

- pancreas | - lungs

Start initial dose of warfarin _____ _____ to monitor the effects, titrate dose to INR to _____, and make sure to monitor closely with _____ tx.

- at half - 2.1 - abx

T/F: thiazide diuretics are used in CKD and sickle cell patients

FALSE! Do NOT use diuretics to treat htn in CKD or sickle cell pts

What conditions does TPO check for

- graves (hyperthyroid) | - hashimotos (hypothyroid)

Describe TSH and T3/T4 levels in hypo/hyperthryroid

``` Hypo = ↑TSH = ↓T3/T4 Hyper = ↓TSH = ↑T3/T4 ```

Fragile X syndrome can cause _____

ataxia

Prader Willi Sx is caused by deletions of chromosome _____ from _____

- 15 | - father

Treat pediatric UTI with...

bactrim

Medication used for neuropathic pain

- cymbalta | - lyrica

- main lab test for celiac | - how to dx celiac

- IgA | - small intestinal bx through EGD

patient experiencing rigors with immunoglobulin infusion, give _____

demerol (meperidine)

Parathyroid gland regulates _____

calcium

Kidney stimulates erythropoietin when blood volume is _____

low