exam 4- lecture 2 Flashcards
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how do you treat hypoglycemia?
if awake: fruit juice, cake icing, glucose gel
unconscious: IV dextrose (50%)
what does a deficiency of B1 lead to?
beriberi
this stimulate acid secretion and is a caution with ulcer patients and can exasberate hypertensions
adrenocorticosteroids
what is used in the treatment of infertility?
FSH/LH
What is the RDA of riboflavin?
1.3-1.8 mg
what is THE RDA for vitamin. K
males 40-80 micrograms
females 45-65 micrograms
this is effective only for the prophylaxis of asthma, and prevents the antigen induced release of histamine, leukotrienes and other substances from sensitized mast cells, least toxic of all medications of asthma and available OTC for allergic rhinitis
cromolyn (Nasalcrom)
what medications are available in MDI?
beta agonists, corticosteroids, cromolyn and ipratropium and leukotriene or blocking drugs
what vitamin is cyanocobalamin?
vitamin b 12
this vitamin is necessary for normal growth for maintaining the health and integrity of certain epithelial tissues… it represents a group of retinoids and carotenoids
vitamin A
this can increase serum levels of theophylline
erythromycin
what is a deficiency of niacin called?
pellagra
what is the most commonly used corticosteroids used orally?
prednisone
what is beriberi?
deficiency in peripheral neuritis, muscle weakness, paralysis of limbs, enlargement of heart, tachycardia
what are the characteristics of osteoporosis?
predisposing to fractures, thin, white, female smokers… recommended calcium intake of 1200-1500 for post menopausal
what are the sources of thiamine (vitamin B1)?
pork, whole grain breads, cereals, pasta, peas and dried brewers yeast
this is an example of leukotriene and increases effect of warfarin
zafirlukast (Accolate)
this vitamin promotes the mineralization of bone by stimulating intestinal absorption of calcium and the deficiency is known as Rickets
vitamin D
what is recommended with pernicious anemia?
maintenance injection of b12 is recommended once a month for life
what are the uses of adrenocorticosteroids in dentistry?
used topically or systemically for the treatment of oral lesions associated with inflammatory diseases
what are the two major grounds of adrenocorticosteroids?
glucocorticoids (affect intermediate carbohydrate metabolism)
mineralcorticoids(affects the water and electrolyte composition of the body)
what sources can you get pyrodixine from?
whole grain cereals, meat, peas and eggs
how is vitamin C destroyed?
by cooking
this loosens secretions in pulmonary diseases and used orally as an antidote for acetaminophen toxicity
acetylcystine (mucomyst)