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what is the most common joint disease?
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osteoarthritis
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MOA of tylenol?
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inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins in the CNS and peripherally blocks pain impulse generated
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max dose of tylenol?
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4 grams QD
in renal/hepatic impairment reduce by 50% |
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what are the adverse effects of tylenol?
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not effective for pain associated with inflammation
-monitor INR with high doses |
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dose of celebrex?
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200mg po BID
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side effects fo NSAIDS?
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ulcers (decrease prostaglandins)
GI FX renal dysfunction drug interactions |
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what are the side effects of ultram?
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sedation
confusion urinary incontinence seizures |
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moa of ultram?
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binds to mule receptors in the CNS: inhibits ascending pain pathways
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dose of ultram?
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50-100mg q6 hrs PRN
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side effects of the opiods?
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constipation, drowsiness
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side effects of meperedine in the elderly?
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seizures, renal failure
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what is the strongest intraarticular glucocorticoid?
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dexamethasone
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what situation would a glucocorticoid injection be indicated?
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osteoarthritis of the knee for short term relief
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great topical agent for costocondritis?
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ASA cream
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what herbal product is contraindicated if you are allergic to shellfish?
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glucosamine/chondritin
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a chronic systemic inflammatory disorder characterized by symmetrical joint involvement
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RA
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what is the gold standard treatment for RA?
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ASA 5 grams QD
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what drug can be taken to prevent NSAID ulclers?
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cytotec 100mcg QID
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your patient's regimine for Osteoarthritis includes DMARD. what labs will you need tomonitor?
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CBC. they cause thrombocytopenia/anemia
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what are the 3 first line DMARD treatments?
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MTX
GOld plaquenil |
