GI/GU case wrap up Flashcards
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What is the common ABX for cellulitis?
Keflex, Bactrim, Clindamycin, Doxycycline
All can be associated with C.diff
What are the High risk ABX associated with C.diff?
- Clindamycin
- Cephalosporins
- FQ
- Augmentin
What are the med risk ABX associated with C.diff?
Amox, Macrolides, Bactrim
What are the low risk ABX associated with C.diff?
- Aminoglycosides
- metronidazole
- vanco
- tetracyclines (DOXYCYCLINE)
If pt is admitted what should the plan be?
- IVF: Start with 2L and see if he responds
When is it enough?
- Vital signs stable
- making sure he is making urine
1cc per kg per hour
How much urine is he suppose to make?
1cc per kg per hour
What meds would you give him after admit?
- Antiemetics – Zofran 4mg IV Q4 hours
What are other two antimetics and why should you be caution
- Phenergan 6.25mg IV (caution liver, vaso-toxic)
- Reglan 10mg (caution GI bleed and renal impairment)
What should you give pt case 1 for pain?
any are fine – morphine, dilaudid, fentanyl
What ABX will you give for pt for case 1?
Ceftriaxone or Fluoroquinolone – Levofloxacin
Change if necessary after culture results
Whats the take home pt for case 1?
- Patients with AKI (regardless of their underlying, acute medical issues) should be closely monitored – more often than not in the hospital for fluid replacement
Monitor, repeast labs, improve Cr
What should you be careful with AKI
Be careful, don’t send home, monitor to make sure they bounce back.
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What is one Dx you must keep in find for GERD?
Gastric CA
What is GERD?
The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is designed to relax when food passes through the esophagus into the stomach, reflux occurs when the LES “tightness” decreases allowing for gastric contents to “reflux” back into the esophagus
Looses ability to stay tight, allows food to pass around.
What are the causes of LES pressure?
High fat and carbohydrate diet
ETOH
Tobacco
Acidic foods/drinks
Medications – CCB’s, nitrates
What are specific meds that causes GERD?
Medications – CCB’s, nitrates
What are the 4 med class of medications used in GERD?
- Antacids
- Sulcralfate
- H2 receptor antagonists (H2RTs)
- PPI
What is the MOA of Antacids for GERD?
- Increases the pH of the gastric refluxate by neutralizing gastric acid
- Thereby decreasing its potential to cause damage to the esophageal mucosa.
- Increase the LES tone through alkalinization of gastric contents.
What is the onset of Antacids?
Works really fast 15-30min but you have to do frequent dosing
When is antacids used?
- 1st for mild-moderate sx for GERD but not in pt with esophagitis.
- Dont decrease secretion, not prevention more symptomatic.
- 1st line for symptom and added to other meds
What kind of antacids should you be careful in pt with CKD?
- avoid mg and aluminum containing antacids
- ONLY use calcium-based
What is the MOA of sucralfate?
a mucosal coating agent that forms a protective barrier between esophageal tissue and gastric refluxate
Is Sucralfate approved for GERD?
No but approved for erosive disease and ulcer