Final Flashcards
(36 cards)
Otitis
Inflammation of the ear
External Otitis
Associated w/ water (drainage/pain)
Otitis Media
Associated w/ upper respiratory infections, allergies, auditory tube irritation (ear infection)
osteoarthritits
degenerative joint disease, breakdown of joint cartilage
pain, stiffness
noninflammatory
Bisphosphonates
prevention/ Tx of osteoporosis in
GI irritation
Taken on empty stomach
timolol
antiglaucoma drops
burning/stinging=normal
Rosacea
and Tx
s/s redness, flush, small papules
tx metronidazole
antibiotics
allopurinol
prevent gout attacks
decreases levels of uric acid in blood
topical glucocorticoid side effects
skin thinning
striae
skin irritation
Psoriatic arthritis
Autoimmune disease
inflammation, joint pain
skin/nail changes
Tx NSAIDS, DMARDS
rheumatoid arthritis
&Tx
Autoimmune disease
inflammation,pain
stiffness
DMARDS
Corticosteroids
osteoporosis
r/t bone deterioration
intraocular pressure limit
15-16mmhg
gout
Inflammatory arthritis caused by high uric acid levels in blood
Humira
Tumor necrosis factor blocker
Tx autoimmune disease
RA
PsA
Injection only
Raloxifene SERMS
Decreases bone resorption
prevents osteoporosis in F
reduces risk of breast cancer
!!thromboembolism and death from strokes!!
alendronate
Tx of osteoporosis
PTH
increases calcium in the blood
released from bone
increased absorbtion from kidneys in SI
Calcitonin
Stimulates bone deposition
secreted by thyroid gland
Vit D
aids in absorption of calcium in SI
tx hypoparathyroidism
Normal serum calcium range
4.5-5.5mEq/L or 8.5-10mg/dL
Hypercalcemia
fractures
muscle weakness
N&V
constipation
stupor
Hypocalcemia
Convulsions
muscle spasms
risk factors for osteoporosis
Menopause
High alc/tobacco
anorexia
inactivity
testosterone deficiency
low vit D/calcium
drugs that decrease calcium