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What is multiple sclerosis?

What is the primary drug used for treatment?

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A chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder; damages myelin sheath of neurons.

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What are the types of MS?
Differentiate.

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Relapsing-remitting: recurrent relaspses separated by periods of recover

Secondary progressive: RR with worsened dysfunction

Primary progressive: steady intensifying of symptoms with no clear remissions, some plateaus occasionally

Progressive-relapsing: steady intensifying symptoms with exacerbations

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How do you treat an acute episode of MS (relapse)?

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Treat the symptoms by reducing inflammation with glucocorticoid IV.

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What is mitoxantrone used for?

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To treat symptoms of MS.

Immunosuppresant

Aggressive & damaging drug; can cause serious toxicity & heart damage.

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What is interferon beta?

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Treats symptoms of MS

Immunomodulator.

Reduces the frequency & severity of attacks.

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What are some signs and symptoms of MS?

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Paresthesias.
Muscle problems.
Visual impairment.
Bladder & bowel issues.

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What is a common symptom / side effect of MS drugs?

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Depression

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Differentiate diabetes type I & II.

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Type 1: genetic w/ no insulin production
Type 2: lifestyle w/ ineffective use of insulin / not enough

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What types of insulin are available?
What are they called?

3 types

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Fast acting - Lispro / aspart
Intermediate - NPH
Long acting - Glargine

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What should you be concerned about when giving diabetic patients hypertensive meds?

What can hypertensive meds do?

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Blood glucose.
Hypertensive meds mask symptoms of hypoglycemia.

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What is rheumatoid arthritis?

What is the primary drug used for treatment?

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Differentiate Addison’s disease & Cushings syndrome.

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What is Congential Arenal Hyperplasia (CAH)?
What does it cause?

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What is estrogen therapy used for?

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To supress the symptoms of menopause.

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What is estrogen progesterone therapy used for?

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For menopausal women:
Decrease osteoporosis risk.
Improve healing.
Glycemic control.

Also used as cardiac protection UNDER the age of 50.

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Oral contraceptives

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What drugs can be used to prevent preterm labour?

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Tocolytic agents - stops labour
Can prevent it with antibiotics; hydroxyprogesterone

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What drugs can be used to prevent preterm labour?

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Tocolytic agents - stops labour
Can prevent it with antibiotics; hydroxyprogesterone

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What is the nurses priority for a postpartum patient?

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Prevent hemorrhage.

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A patient is on androgens, what symptoms are concerning?

What are androgens?

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Nausea, anorexia, fatigue

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A patient is on androgens, what symptoms are concerning?

What are androgens?

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Nausea, anorexia, fatigue

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If a patient is on steroids, what are you concerned about?

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The liver function

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What are the important contraindications for Sildenafil?

vs. cautions?

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What is benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)?
What is the primary treatment?

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Enlarged prostate causing bladder issues.
Medication: Terozosin.

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What is **benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)**? What is the primary **treatment**?
**Enlarged prostate** causing bladder issues. Medication: **Terozosin**.
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What lab result is very **concerning for a patient with HIV**?
Very low **helper T cells**
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What it the **typical immunization schedule for children**? | Ages and vaccines required
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What can **glucocorticoids** treat?
Allergic rhinitis Gout Ulcerative colitis
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What is a **side effect of glucocorticoids** seen in **children**? | What can you do to prevent this?
**Growth suppression**. Take every other day to prevent.
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What does **methotrexate** do? What can it treat?
A **Chemotherapy agent** used to supress the immune system. Treats cancer, **arthritis**, ectopic pregnancy
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What does **methotrexate** do? What can it treat?
A **Chemotherapy agent** used to supress the immune system. Treats cancer, **arthritis**, ectopic pregnancy
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What does **methotrexate** do? What can it treat?
A **Chemotherapy agent** used to supress the immune system. Treats cancer, **arthritis**, ectopic pregnancy
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What can be used to **treat** a main symptom of **PUD**?
An **antacid** (PPI) can be used to treat **dyspepsia**.
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What should be done **before giving antibiotics**?
**Cultures** should be obtained to determine the bacteria.
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What should be done **before giving antibiotics**?
**Cultures** should be obtained to determine the bacteria.
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What drug is used to **treat bronchitis**?
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What medication is used to **treat COPD**?
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What are the **prototypes** of **penicillin**?
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What **bacteria** is **penicillin resistant**?
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What do **cephlosporins** do?
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What drug is used to **treat C. diff**?
**Flagyl**
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What drug is used to **treat C. diff**?
**Flagyl**
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What drug is used to **treat C. diff**?
**Flagyl**
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What is **Red Man syndrome**?
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What is **rhambdomyolysis**?
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What do **tetracyclines** do?
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What is the primary **treatment for MRSA?**
**Daptomycin**
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What is the primary **treatment for MRSA?**
**Daptomycin**
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What is the primary **treatment for a UTI**?
Ciprofloxacin
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What is the primary **treatment for a UTI**?
Ciprofloxacin
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What are **antifungal agents used for**?
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What is the **antidote** for **aspirin**?
**Sodium bicarbate**
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What is the **antidote** for ....
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What is **mitoxantrone** used for?
To treat **symptoms of MS**. It is an aggressive & damaging drug. | Can cause serious toxicity and heart damage.
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How do you **treat an acute episode of MS (relapse)**?
Treat the symptoms by reducing inflammation with **glucocorticoid IV**.

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