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What is medwatch?

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FDA conducted program to enhance effectiveness of surveillance of drugs and medical products

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When is ginko biloba specifically contraindicated?

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warfarin therapy

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What med is an alternative to morphine?

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Fentanyl. No cross allergenicity in pt’s w/ true hypersensitivity to morphine.

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What is phase IV trials?

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after drug has hit market when it is released on limited basis, then more widespread.

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What drug is used for UTI prophylaxis?

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nitrofurantoin 100 qd

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What effect does pregnancy have on renal function

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increase in renal function due to increased fluid volume that can cause decreased serum concentration

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What is pharmacokinetics?

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how drug is absorbed distributed and eliminated–what body does to drug

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What is the PQRST mnemonic for assessing pain?

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precipitating, palliating, quality, region, radiation, severity, temporal pattern

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What is first line therapy for primary open angle glaucoma?

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prostaglandins or beta blockers if pt cannot afford prostaglandins

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What is recommended daily dose of amoxicillin in peds?

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80-90mg/kg

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What drugs are safe for seasonal allergies in pregnant women?

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claritin

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What antibiotic is recommended in pcn allergy in prego women?

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cephalexin

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what is first line therapy for tinea capitus?

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griseofulvin 500bid for 6-8wks

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What are common symptoms of blepharitis?

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increased tearing, blinking, photophobia, eyelid sticking, eyelid margins red greasy and crusted, missing eye lashes

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What is first line treatment for blepharitis??

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erythromycin 0.5% ointment

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What is first line therapy for Otitis Externa?

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ofloxacin 10gtts daily for 10 days

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What is possible first line therapy for skin infection/cellulitis?

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Keflex 500 q6hrs

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WHat is the treatment of choice for tinea unguium?

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Sporonox

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What is the difference b/t perennial and annual allergies?

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perennial is there year round such as animal dander. annual would be seasonal.

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What is treatment for varicella zoster <72hrs old?

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valacyclovir 1gm tidx 7 days

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WHat is first line tx for severe pruritic discomfort

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triamcinolone

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what is the sliding scale for newly dx’d DM on insulin?

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Start at 10U and add 2U if >120, 4U if >140, 6U if >180

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How does metformin work?

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increases insulin action in peripheral dissue and ingibits hepatic glucose production

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When are NSAIDS used in RA?

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Prior to confirming diagnosis-then change to DMARD.

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Is warfarin the drug of choice for treating DVT?
NO. Does not have any effect on existing thrombus.
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who should receive folate supplementation?
patients with Hemoglobin H--thalassemia
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what is mainstay of treatment for sickle cell?
hydroxurea
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Is hydrochlorquine (for RA) contraindicated in prego?
no
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what is first line therapy for RA?
NSAIDS
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what is first line therapy for OA?
apap
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WHat is first line tx for pt's with panic disorder et h/o etoh abuse?
paroxetine
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What is a common cause of gastroenteritis in children younger than 5?
Rotavirus
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What class is albuterol
beta2 adrenergic agonist
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What is the best treatment for pt w/ chronic bronchitis who is not getting relief from short acting bronchodialators?
combivent
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What is most common pathogen in community acquired pneumonia?
strep pneumonia
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What is first line tx for Community acquired pneumonia?
cephalosporin or betalactamase. Zithromycin if allergic
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What is virchow's triad?
Is criteria for initiation of drug therapy for hypercoagulable conditions
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What pt's have hgb H?
thalessemia
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what should patient's with hgb H expect?
avoiding sulfa drugs, folate supplements, maintain regular transfusion schedules
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Is hydroxychloroquine safe in prego?
Yes but pt shoudl be monitored
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What is first line therapy for OA? Second line?
APAP. NSAIDs
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What is first line for TIAs?
antiplatelets
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What is first line tx for pt/s with panic disorder on alcohol?
paroxetine
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what is first second third line for tension headache?
apap, nsaids, butalbital agents
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What interacts with TCAs to potentially cause seritonin syndrome?
st john's wort
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what is safe in prego for migraines?
nsaids, apap w/ codeine
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what is first second third line for migraines?
nsaids, asa. OTC caffeine containing compounds. Triptans
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What is prophylaxis for migraines?
propranolol, topiramate
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What SSRI is ok to use in kids over 8?
fluoxetine
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What is response time for SSRIs?
4-6wks
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How do you treat bacterial vaginosis?
metronidazole 500 bid x7 days
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What is the common tx of h pylori in PUD?
clarithromycin 500 bid + amoxicillin 1gm bid, + PPI
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What class of antiemetics can cause dystonia?
Phenothiazines
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What is the tx for chlamydia in prego?
amoxil 500 bid x7 days
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Which h2a inhibitor reacts w/ many meds?
cimetadine
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what are side effects of too much estrogen?
heavy bleeding, cystic breasts, bloating, GI
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what are side effects of too much progestin?
increased appetite, depression, fatigue
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what is first line tx for UTI?
3 days of bactrim Also nitrofurantoin and fluoroquinolones
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What is used for UTI prophylaxis?
bactrim or nitrofurantoin
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what is first line tx for UTI in prego?
cefixime
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What is first line for mild-mod crohns or UC?
aminosalicylates-sulfasalazine, Asacol
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What differentiates UC from Crohns?
granulomas and fistulas only occur in CD
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What is cutoff for bp tx?
140/90
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What is first line tx for htn?
thiazide diuretics
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What should a pt w/ hgb H (Thalessemia) be aware of?
avoid sulfa, take folate, undergo regular transfusions
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How does glucophage work?
increases insulin action in peripheral tissue and reduces hepatic glucose production
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What is the cornerstone of treatment in patients with moderate persistent asthma?
inhaled corticosteroids
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What are patient applied meds for HPV? Dr. applied?
podofilox, imiquimod--podophyllin, trichloroacetic acid
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what is first line for chlamydial infection?
azithromycin or doxycycline
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what is first line for gonorrhea?
cefiximine, ceftriaxone,
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what should you use for contact dermatitis?
Kenalog/triamcinolone
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What should the newborn of a mom who is HBsAg positive receive?
hep b immunization and hep B immunoglobulin

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