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2 possible diagnoses for kids presenting with cough
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GERD
Asthma |
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Possibility for gout treatment is steroid burst, what are the dosages for adult? peds?
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Adult: 40-60mg/d, 7-10 days
Peds: 1-2mg/kg |
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When do you start to see hypothalmic suppression with steroids?
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2 weeks
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What are 3 possible treatments for gout?
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Colchine
NSAIDS Steroid burst |
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What is a SE of colchine?
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severe diarrhea
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How long are insomnia meds typically prescribed?
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2 weeks
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What is long term SE of benzos?
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weight gain
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SE of Chantix
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Depression
SI |
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In asthma, what kind of preventative meds are given?
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Inhaled corticosteroids
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For asthma, what is a short fast acting treatment?
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Albuterol-Beta 2
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Why can't APN is Ohio prescribe Ritalin?
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Schedule 2
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What can APN prescribe for ADHD?
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Stratera
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How long do SSRIs take to become effective
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4-6wks
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About what percent of people experiense sexual SE with SSRIs?
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30%
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What do antibiotics do to birth control?
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Decrease effect
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If pt haveing problems with acne what would you do with the androgen in pill
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decrease
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If pt on birth control experiencing dec. sex drive, what would you to the the androgens?
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increase
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What is the black box warning with depo?
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Bone density, can only be used for 2 yrs.
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At what dose is breakthrough bleed less likely?
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35mcg
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At what weight does the patch lose effectiveness?
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200 lbs.
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At what age should screening begin for dyslipidemia?
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20, unless family history
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what is 1* choice of drugs for dyslipidemia?
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Statins
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What lab work shoudl be checked at baseline for dyslipemia before starting treatment?
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AST/ALT
CK |
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What are some SE with treatment for dyslipidemia?
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bile acid binding-GI
Niacin-flushing Fibrates-GI |
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What is important with filling prescriptions for hypothyroidism?
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same pharmacy-same preparation
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When do you take levothyroxine?
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30 min before meal, or 1 hour after
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How long does levothyroxine take to become effective
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4-6 weeks
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Potential SE of levothyroxine?
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hair loss
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What is a normal range for TSH
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0.3-3.0
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What group of drugs is primary treatment for GERD
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PPIs
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What pairing of food and drink increase effects of gout?
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red meat and alcohol
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