Testing Devices and HHC

Question 1

What is the future test that should be coming to Sask pharmacies?

Answer 1

strep throat tests

Question 2

What does pregnancy test detect?

Answer 2

hCG

Question 3

What are two ways to predict ovulation?

Answer 3

basal temp methods
ovulation test (LH levels)

Question 4

When should ovulation test be starting in the cycle?

Answer 4

estimate time of ovulation 14 days before start of period
start it a couple days before that

Question 5

What is the most important choice when it comes to BP monitors?

Answer 5

cuff size

Question 6

What are fecal occult blood testing?

Answer 6

get this package with three spots
take two samples from three different days (within 10d)
sent it away and they will look for blood
this is a test to try to look for colorectal cancer

Question 7

What is the cause of sleep apnea?

Answer 7

soft tissue at the back of the throat starts to flap - folds over trachea/breathing tube
feeling like choking so the brains tem wakes you up

Question 8

How do CPAP machines work

Answer 8

need continuous positive air pressure to stop the back of throat from folding back on trachea

Question 9

List some OTC products avaiable for snoring

Answer 9

mouth guards - might help
breathe right strips- do nothing
spray with oil - not going to help

Question 10

What is the purpose of support hosiery?

Answer 10

help with blood flow to the legs
can help stop varicose veins and DVT prevention

Question 11

At what level are compression socks Rx to OTC?

Answer 11

above 20 mm Hg need Rx

Question 12

Is there any OTC products that will help with varicose veins once they appear?

Answer 12

not really
most are not effective

Question 13

What is the general rule for sizing canes?

Answer 13

at the wrist
not the hang, there needs to be a bit of a bend

Question 14

What is the general rule for sizing crutches?

Answer 14

should be 2 fingers between crutch and arm pit
need some air in there

Question 15

What does poise bladder supports work?

Answer 15

inserts into the vagina to support the urethra in order to have better control

Question 16

What some factors for stress incontinence for women and other for men?

Answer 16

women
pregnancy
menopause

men
post-prostate surgery

Question 17

What is urge incontinence?

Answer 17

overactive bladder
thinks it is full but only half
contracts before it should

Question 18

What is the approach for urge incontinence?

Answer 18

bladder training (kegel)
anti-spasmodics

Question 19

What is overflow incontinence?

Answer 19

urinary retention
bladder is always full but does not want to release

Question 20

What is the approach for overflow incontinence?

Answer 20

smooth muscle stimulant
tamsulosin
finasteride

surgical

Question 21

What does finasteride do?

Answer 21

decrease 5 a reductase enzyme
helps reduce retention

Question 22

What does tamsulosin do?

Answer 22

a adrenergic antagonist
will dilate
helps decrease retention

Question 23

What are some drugs that cause DI urinary incontinence?

Answer 23

anti-cholinergic action –> help with overactive
anti-cholingeric s/e –> worsens overflow
ditropan –> used for OAB but CI for overflow

Question 24

What is our role in incontinence?

Answer 24

finding the right size (if asked)
pt don’t have to suffer
watch out for DI

Question 25

What is our role in ostomy care?

Answer 25

getting supplies to pharmacy to give to pt

Question 26

What are bulb syringes used for?

Answer 26

you can help get out snot from the nose of children
also can get saline to put in then use this to take out (after waiting a little bit)

Question 27

Do you want vaporizers/humidifiers cold or hot?

Answer 27

doesnt matter what feels better
just clean the cool more often

Question 28

Is senna okay in a 10 yr old kid?

Answer 28

yes
try one tab then see