Week 1 Dr Reith: Medically compromised patients Flashcards
1
Q
What does daktarin (miconazole gel) interact with?
A
Warfarin- INR increases
2
Q
What are questions to ask epileptic patient?
A
Is there a time of day easier to treat patient?
When was last fit?
How well controlled? How is it managed?
3
Q
What is the ASA classification?
A
- I Healthy
- II Mild Systemic Disease
- III Severe Systemic Disease but not incapacitating
- IV Incapacitating Disease
- V Dying
- VI Brain Dead
4
Q
How are bisphosphonates and prolia different?
A
- Prolia: Delivered by injections very 6 months. Reduces osteoclast activity. If longer than 6 months between injections, risk of fracture increases.
- Bisphosphonates: incorporated into bone, need to know how long pt has been on bisphosphonates
