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Voriconazole
DOC for aspergillosis and other agressive fungals, it is hepatotoxic like other -azoles, and it also causes visual changes
Amphotericin B side effects and use
nephrotoxic, crosses placenta, renal failure, and hypokalemia. It is the alrenative drug for aspergillus, mucormycoses, and fusarioses
Butenafine
Used topically and therefore the DOC for all tinea except tinea capitis and since it is topical the side effect of hepatoxicity is decreased
Grieseofulvin side effects
hepatotoxic, teratogenic, induces human P450, causes a disulfiram-like reaction, photosensitivity rash when exposed to sunlight
P. vivax or P. ovale species of malria
have hypnozoites (latent form) and thus need an anti-malarial plus primaqune
Treatment if chloroquine sensitive
chloroquine
Treatment if chloroquine resistant P. falciparum
quinine plus one of the following: doxycycline, tetracycline, or clindamycin (if pregnant use clindamycin)
Side effect of quinine
cinchonism (tinnitus, photophobia, mental dullness, depression, confusion, headache, and nausea)
Metronidazole DOC for
trichomoniasis and amoebiasis, it can cause disulfiram-like reaction, darken urine, and occasionally paresthesias, peripheral neuropathy, or seizures
Nifurtimox treatment for
Chagas disease by creating ROS and is thus contraindicated in G6PD deficiency
Amphotericin B
only drug effective against Naegleria fowleri which is extremely aggressive and 95% of treated patients die
Albendazole or mebendazole DOC for
most roundworm infections and albendazole is also DOC for trichinosis
Roundworms that albendazole or mebendazole are not first-line treatment
Anisakis simplex, Dranunculus medinensis, Onchocerca volvulus, and Wuchereria bancrofti
Interferon clinical use
Chronic HBV and Chronic HCV
Acyclovir clinical use
DOC for HSV-1 and HSV-2, EBV, NOT for CMV that is ganciclovir
Zanamivir, Oseltamivir
Influenza A and B, Zanamivir is not recommended in lung disease because it causes bronchospasms
Tirifluridine use
HSV resistant to acyclovir and DOC for herpes keratitis
T1-T3 & T12 rule of 3's
the transvere process is located on the same horizontal plane as the spinous process of that given vertebrae
5 parts of typical ribs
includes ribs 3-10, head, neck, tubercle, shaft, and angle
The action/motion of ribs
1-5--pump, 6-10--bucket, 11-12--caliper
Secondary muscles of respiration
pectoralis minor, quadratus lumborum, serratus anterior and posterior, scalenes, and latissimus dorsi
Key ribs
Inhalation SD--infeiror or lowest rib in group Exhalation SD--superior or first rib in group
MOA of penicillins and cephalosporins
inhibt peptide cell wall synthsis
Type I
More than 1 segment, S and R opposite, Neutral and S is written first, e.g. T5NSrRl
What indicates acute SD?
erythematus, boggy spongy, hot, moist, with hypertonic musles, pain with movement, sharp, intense, severe stabbing, and throbbing
What is Levodopa?
stimulates dopamine and is used for Parkinson's and induces P450
What is not a pharmaceutical and compete for renal transporters?
Uric acid, if it increases get gout
Sequence of treatment
start centrally and then move to periphary unless acute then can start peripherally to gain access to central
What is an eccentric contraction?
A muscle contraction that results with that muscle's lengthening due to external force
What would increase the pharm affect of a drug
1. It is hydrophilic so it does not bind to albumin and is active. 2. It inhibits P450 3. 2 drugs compete for the same renal transporter so the concentration of the drug increases
What is the use of Niacin and its side effects?
AKA vitamin B3, used to treat and prevent pellagra (which is due to a niacin deficiecny) and it causes cutaneous flushing
Uses of EDTA?
Antidote for lead poisoning and also as an anticoagulatant in the lab
DOC for UTI in the preganant pt.?
Nitrofuration (inhibits bacterial enzyme synthesis0
MOA of tetracyclines
They inhibit tRNA binding and therefore inhibit protein synthesis
One Pharmaceutical Brings About Rapid Liver Metabolism
inducers of P450, OCP, Phyenytoin, Barbiturates, Alcohol, Rifampin, Levodopa, and Methadone
Minigitis prophylaxis of close contacts
Rifampin for H. influenza, Rifampin or cefriaxone or ciprofloxacin for Neisseria meningitis
Some Pharmeceutical Classes Inhibit Drug Catabolism
P450 inhibitors: Sulfonamides, Phenylbutazone, Chloramphenicol, Isoniazid, Dicumarol, Cimetidine
Emperic treatment for viral conjuctivitis (pink eye)
None or chilled artificial tears
Emperic treatment for bacterial conjuctivitis (non-gonoccal, non-chlamydia)
Fluoroquinolones by drops
DOC for Strep. pyogenes
Penicillin G or V
Emperic treatment for osteomylitis
<4 months old--Naficillin or oxacillin + ceftarvidine or cefepime >4 months old--Naficillin or oxacillin
Emperic treatment for otitis media
<2--amoxicillin >2 and no fever or pain--analgesics
Emperic treatment for otisis externa
ofloxacin drops or polymyxin + neomycin + hydrocortisone drops or ciproflaxin + hydrocortisone drops
DOC for Bacillus cereus
Vancomycin or Clindamycin
When do you not give antidiarrheals
If the patient is febrile do not give loperamide and bismuth subsalicylate
Emperic treatment for minigitis
Neonate--ampicillin + cefotaxime Child or adult--ceftriaxone or cefotaxime + dexamethasone + vancomycin >50 or alcoholic or decreased immune system--dexamethasone + vancomycin + ampicillin
Some Pharmaceutical Plus Urate Stop Transporters
Drugs that compete for renal transporter: Sulfonamides, Probenecid, Penicillin, Urate, Salicylates, Thiazides
Emperic treatment for any encephalitits
Acyclovir (if HSV+ continue acyclovir)
What is the DOC for MRSA?
Vancomycin (which inhibits cell wall synthesis)
Serum Proteins Can Spew
Drugs that are easily displaced from albumin: Sulfonamides, Phenylbutazone, Coumadin, Sulfonylureas
Opiate overdose symptoms
MORPHINE: Miosis, Out of it (sedated), Respiratory depression, Pneumonia, Hypotension, Inconsistency (constipation, urinary rentention), Nause, and Emesis
Neutral, Flexed, or Extended?
If it gets worse in flexion and better with extension then it is extended
Type II
1 segment, flexed or extended, S and R in samd direction and rotation is listed first e.g. T5FRSr
What is the use for Zidovudine (AZT) and what are its side effects?
Antiviral for HIV, SE--bone marrow toxic
What drugs have neural tube defects as a major side effect?
Carbamazepine, Valproic acid both when taken by mother during pregnancy
HVLA
high velocity (very fast) is applied with low amplititude (minimal force) and always during exhalation (relaxation phase)
What is facilitated postional release?
Body part is put in neutral in all 3 plans then add an activating force (compression or traction), then move away from barrier and hold for 3-4seconds. For superficial muscles and deep intervetrebral muscles
What drugs have nephrotoxicity as a major side effect?
Aminoglycosides, Foscarnet, Cidofovir, NSAIDS, Cyclosporine, and Amphotericin
What drug class do you NOT combine with aminoglycosides and why not?
Loops to avoid nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity of aminoglycosides
Where is the transverse ligament?
Posterior to the dens; extends between the two C1lateral masses and holds the dens in place to protect the spinal cord
Where do C1-C7 nerve roots emerge from?
Above their vertebra and they sit on their own disc
OA, AA
OA--flextion and extension
AA--Rotation

S and R are opposite for both
To evalutes AA what do you do?
Flex 45 degrees to lock out C1-C7 and check for a rotation restriction
Borrellia burgdorteri DOC
doxycycline (or erythromycin)
Campylobacter jejuni DOC
1st line--azithromycin (erythromycin)
Candida spp. DOC
Skin/vagina--miconazole systemic infection--fluconazole
Chlamydia trachimontis DOC
Doxycyline or azithromycin if can't take doxy or <8yrs old
Corynebacterium diptheriae DOC
erythromycin
Gardnerella vaginalis DOC
metronidazole (alternitive is tinidazole)
Hemophilus ducreyi DOC
azithromycin or ceftriaxone
Side effect of beta-blockers
fatigue, insomnia, impotence, decreased HDL, increased TGs (non-selectives are contraindicated in COPD and asthma pts)
MOA of CCBs
Blocking Ca results in vasodilation of the vasculature leading to decreased cardiac out put and decreased BP
Target BP for those at risk for CAD
<130/80
Target BP for all other pts
<140/90
Stage 2 Hypertension
>160 and/or >100
First line treatment of HTN
Thiazide
Tx if have stage 2 HTN
2 drugs 1 is a thiazide
DOC for HTN in a diabetic
ACE inhibitor is preferred ARBs if can't take an ACE
Hypertensive Emergenvy
>210 and/or >150
Common side effects of ACE inhibitors
dry couch, angioedema
ARBs and bradykinin levels
They do not suppress bradykinin
Spironolactone
K+ sparing diurectic
Ergot alkaloids MOA
Block 5-HT2 and thus causes vasoconstriction
Bromocriptine MOA and use
agonist of dompamine receptors used for Parkinson's and hyperprolactinemia
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitiors side effects
hypokalemia, renal stone formation, drowsiness, and metabolic acidosis
Loop diurectics side effects
hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, hyperuricemia, alkalosis
Thiazides side effects
Hypercalcemia
Spironolactone MOA
inhibits aldosterone which leads to the inhibition of Na reabsorption
Antianginal drugs
nitrates, beta-blockers, CCB
How nitrates help angina
they decrease PVR, Preload, and O2 demand
Aspirin uses
decreases reourrence of MI, decreases mortality in post-MI pts, and can inhibit clotting in high risk situations
Low Molecular weight heparin (LMWH)
inhibits primarliy factor X, needs at least 12 hrs to take affect, no antidote, but do not have to monitor it like with heparin
Heparin MOA
Enhances antithrombin III which inhibits factors, 9, 10, 11, and 12
Warfarin MOA
blocks vitamin K which decreases factors 2, 7, 9, and 10
Streptokinase MOA
activastes plasminogen and catalyzes degradation of firbrinogen and factors 5 and 7
Classes of antiarrhythmic drugs
Sodium blockers, Beta blockers, Potassium blockers, and CCB
Metoprolol use
Used post MI because number one cause of death post MI is arrhythmia
Amiodarone
first line drug for many ventricular and SVTs, potassium channel blocker
CCBs use
A-fib
Glycosides use
CHF but not with loops or thiazides because they cause hypokalemia
All iotropic drugs cause
increased contractibiltiy of the heart by increasing Ca
Asthma
bronchoconstriction of bonchial smooth muscle, inflammation of cronchial walls, and increased mucus secretion
Albuterol
DOC for all categories of asthma, shor-acting beta2 agonist
Long acting beta 2 agonists never...
use as monotherapy!
Steroids used in status asthmaticus
IV Methylprednisolone
What is used in all forms of persistant asthma?
Corticosteroid
Ultralente
long-acting insulin
What is the first line medication for Type 2 DM?
Metformin
Fasting serum glucose for DM
>126
Random serum glucose for DM
> or equal to 200
HbA1C for DM
> or equal to 6.5%
Serum glucose 2hr after 75g oral glucose load
> or equal to 200
Sulfonylureas MOA
inhibit insulin release from beta-islet cells
Exenatide serious side effect
increases risk of pancreatitis and even fatal pancreatitis
Familial hypercholesterolemia type IIB
40% of all inherited hyperlidemias, it is due to a mutant B100 which leads to increased LDL and VLDL, it is very athrogenic
Familial hypertriglycerdemia Type IV
the most common of all inherited hyperlidemias, due to overproduction of VLDL and also glucose intolerance and hyperinsulinemia, low HDL
Indications for estrogens
contraception, HRT, replacement therapy in deficient individuals
MOA of LSD
seritonin agonist
Phencyclidine (PCP) MOA
inhibits the reuptake of dopamine, serotonin, and NE
Affects of stimulating Mu receptors
repiratory depression, euphoria/sedation, physical dependence, decreased GI motility, pupil constriction, ANALGESIA (strong effect here)
Naloxone use
opiod overdose, IV works in 30 seconds
TCAs MOA
block the reuptake of NE and serotonin
MOA OF MAOIs
they bock MOA which normally prevents NT from getting into the synaptic cleft thus they increase Ne and serotonin
Patients on MAOI must avoid what in their diet and why?
Tyramine because it can cause a hypertensive crisis
Bupropion
antidepressant that blocks the reuptake of NE and DOPAMINE (this more than the NE), can be used as monotherapy, and does not cause weight gain and sexual dysfunction like other antidepressants
DOC for bipolar disorder
Lithium
Carbamazepine ADRs
Stevens-Johnson syndrome, bone morrow suppression (which can be severe and lead to agranulocytosis)
What are the birth defects caused by Valproi acid, Carbamazepine, and Lithium
Spina bifida, anencephalus, and rachischisis for V and C and for lithium its Ebstein's anomaly of the heart
MOA of CNS stimulants
block phosphodiestrase and adenosine which leads to increased cAMP which leads to increased Ca release
What is the only anesthetic to cause vasoconstriction?
Cocaine
MOA of Amphetamines
block MOA and releases intracellular stores of catecholamines especially dopamine
Hypertriglyceridemia definition
TG >150mg/dL
MOA of Niacin
decreases hepatic uptake of released free fatty acids
What is the go to drug for hyperlipidemia?
statins
MOA of statins
inhibits HMG-CoA reductase
DOC for status epilepticus
Diazepam
Phenobarbital use
long term seizure control, status epilepticus, and eclampsia. Also DOC for recurrent febrile seizures in kids
Diphenhydramine
an H1 blocker used for allergy and motion sickness
What is different about second generation antihistamines?
they cross the BBB less so they are non-sedating
Four major types of anesthia
General, Regional, Local, Monitored Anethseia Care (M.A.C.)
What indicates high potency of inhaled anestheic agents?
Low MAC and high lipid solubility
Nitrous oxide
inhaled anestheic that is the least hepatotoxic and has the least cardiovascular effects
Three types of regional anesthesia
spinal, epidural, nerve block
MOA of all local anesthetic agents
work to block sodium channels on the cell membranes of small, unmyelinated nerve fibers
Drug classes for Parkinson's Disease
Anticholinergics, COMT inhibitors, Dopaminergic agents, and MAOIs
Pramipexole MOA
dopamine receptor agonist, binds to D2 and D3 (prefers this one), also used for restless leg syndrome
Can you take the antipsychotics phenothiazine and haloperidol if you have parkinson's?
No because they block DA receptors, they are contraindicated
MOA of all neuroleptics
block DA receptors, D1-5, especially D2
Thioridazine use
contraindicated as first line therapy, can cause prolonged QT, torsades, and sudden death
DOC for neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Dantrolene, it is marked by muscle regidity, high fever, and autonomic instability
Antipsychotics block what receptors?
DA, cholinergic, alpha-adrenergic, and H1
Carbamazepine
DOC for either type of partial focal seizures
DOC for absence seizures
Ethosuximide
Tiagabine use
only as adjunctive with other anti-seizure meds
Dronabinol use
derivative of THC, used to alleviate nausea associated with chemotherapy
Meclinizine use
vertigo, via blocking H1 receptors
MOA of stool softeners
attract water in the lumen which softens the stool and distends the intestine which increases peristalsis
DOC for osteoporosis
Bisphophantes
What can you not combine with Bisphosphonates and why?
Calcium or calcium containing foods because they will bind to the Ca in the gut and pass out with the stool
What pts are contraindicated for bisphosphate use?
those with poor renal function, history of esphogeal or gastric disorders, inability to be upright for at least 30 minutes, those with inflammatory problems of the jaw or gums