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Role of HDL
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transport excess chol from the peripheral tissues back to liver
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Role of LDL
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deliver chol to the peripheral tissues
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Role of VLDL
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transport triglyerides to peripheral tissues
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Role of IgA
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main IG found in secretions: prevents the attachment of bacteria and viruses to mucosal surfaces
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Role IgD
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most likely an antigen receptor
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Role of IgE
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primary antibody int type I hypersensitivity (anaphalaxis)
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Role of IgG
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represents past exposure ot an antigen
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Role of IgM
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chief IG produced in the primary response to an antigen
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Wart is caused by:
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Papillomavirus
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Epstein-Barr virus
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mono
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Type A coxsackie virus
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Development of hand, foot, and mouth disease
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Role of ethylenediamine:
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stabilizer, i.e. makes the combination more water soluble
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Signs of angle-closure glaucoma:
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rapid onset
severe pain substantial visual loss reddened eye, dilated pupil hardened eyeball |
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Acute angle glaucoma tx
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acetazolamide (IV) which inhibits carbonic anhydrase leading to dec prod of aq hum and reduction in IOP
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Open angle glaucoma tx
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Timoptic
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Signs of open angle glaucoma
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bilateral
insidious onset gradual loss of peripheral vision |
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B1 selective optical agent
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Betoptic (betaxolol); note: timoptic is not selective
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Latanoprost MOA
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Prostaglandin F2a analog that reduces IOP by inc the OUTFLOW of Aq hum
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Anti-histamines w/ lowest anti-cholinergic ADRs
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Cetirizine
Fexofenadine Loratadine |
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Ecopthiophate MOA
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cholinesterase inhibitor which leads to inc ACH which leads to intense miosis and muscle contraction
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Brimonidine MOA
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alpha 2 receptor agonist found in Alphagan; peak is 2 hrs post-dosing
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Lipid-solubility of BB
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Low - atenolol
MOderate - metoprolol NOTE: affect on CNS depends on this, not selectivity |
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Mydriatic agents
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cause the pupil to dilate
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Dipivefrin MOA
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sympathomimetic (PROPINE) used to tx glaucoma
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PREFRIN
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brand name optical drop that contains EPI
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Methenamine silver
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used to demonstrate organ's cysts on slides; PCP
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Alcian blue
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good for demonstrating mucopolysaccharides
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Prussian blue
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Iron
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Trichrome stain
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distinguishing fibrous tissue from nerve and muscle
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Causes of inc BUN
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low excretion rate through kidneys
pt is in catabolic state w/ lean body mass breaking down Consumption of foods high in proteins |
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Ceftazidime dosage forms:
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3G; IV only
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MOA of drug degradation in the GI tract
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hydrolysis
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Pharmacodynamics
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study of how drugs act and what they do to the recipient's body
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Pharmacoepidemiology
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study of benefit and ADRs of meds on a large pt pop
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Pharmacokinetics
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deals w/ rel b/t drug processes in the body and time
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