Testing Devices and HHC Flashcards
What is the future test that should be coming to Sask pharmacies?
strep throat tests
What does pregnancy test detect?
hCG
What are two ways to predict ovulation?
basal temp methods
ovulation test (LH levels)
When should ovulation test be starting in the cycle?
estimate time of ovulation 14 days before start of period
start it a couple days before that
What is the most important choice when it comes to BP monitors?
cuff size
What are fecal occult blood testing?
get this package with three spots
take two samples from three different days (within 10d)
sent it away and they will look for blood
this is a test to try to look for colorectal cancer
What is the cause of sleep apnea?
soft tissue at the back of the throat starts to flap - folds over trachea/breathing tube
feeling like choking so the brains tem wakes you up
How do CPAP machines work
need continuous positive air pressure to stop the back of throat from folding back on trachea
List some OTC products avaiable for snoring
mouth guards - might help
breathe right strips- do nothing
spray with oil - not going to help
What is the purpose of support hosiery?
help with blood flow to the legs
can help stop varicose veins and DVT prevention
At what level are compression socks Rx to OTC?
above 20 mm Hg need Rx
Is there any OTC products that will help with varicose veins once they appear?
not really
most are not effective
What is the general rule for sizing canes?
at the wrist
not the hang, there needs to be a bit of a bend
What is the general rule for sizing crutches?
should be 2 fingers between crutch and arm pit
need some air in there
What does poise bladder supports work?
inserts into the vagina to support the urethra in order to have better control
What some factors for stress incontinence for women and other for men?
women
pregnancy
menopause
men
post-prostate surgery
What is urge incontinence?
overactive bladder
thinks it is full but only half
contracts before it should
What is the approach for urge incontinence?
bladder training (kegel)
anti-spasmodics
What is overflow incontinence?
urinary retention
bladder is always full but does not want to release
What is the approach for overflow incontinence?
smooth muscle stimulant
tamsulosin
finasteride
surgical
What does finasteride do?
decrease 5 a reductase enzyme
helps reduce retention
What does tamsulosin do?
a adrenergic antagonist
will dilate
helps decrease retention
What are some drugs that cause DI urinary incontinence?
anti-cholinergic action –> help with overactive
anti-cholingeric s/e –> worsens overflow
ditropan –> used for OAB but CI for overflow
What is our role in incontinence?
finding the right size (if asked)
pt don’t have to suffer
watch out for DI
