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what does the increased Ph of omeprazole do to absorption of drugs?
itracon, ketocon, calcium carb, iron
which PPI has lowest inxns?
pantoprazole
what cyp does the PPI;s effect/
2c19--prevents conversion of clopidogrel to active form....increase warf, voriconazole, phenytoin
diagnostic of Heart failure
B type natriuretic peptide used (synth and released from ventricles in response to pressure or volume overload)(BNP will increase diureiss, renal sodium excretion,vasodilation)(degree correlates with prognosis)....echocardiogram....LVEF done by echo, nuclear imaging scans, cardiac catheterization
how is LVEF done?
echo, nuclear imaging, cardiac catheterization (swan ganz-pulm arterery)
Treatment of stage C heart failure
ACE, diuretic, Bblocker...others can be ARB, digoxin, ald antag, hydralazineiso dinitrate
does hydralazine-isosorbide dinitrate have a mortality benefit for HF?
yes, ACE however is superior...BESt in african americans when added to therapy
digoxin MOA?
Na K atpsase pumps resulting in increase in calcium, thus increase positive inotropic
digoxin brand names lanoxin and lanoxicaps dosage forms?
lanoxin: oral tablet, IV, elixer....lanoxicaps: oral capsules
half life in normal renal function?
36 hours
bioavailability of the different digoxin dosage forms
tabs is most variable (0.5-0.9)..elixer (0.75-o.85)....capsules (0.9-1.0)
what is the kinetics of digoxin?
60-80% eliminated unchanged in kidney (Dose reduction in renal failure)
when to take drug levels after digoxin, what is the optimal range?
6-12 hours afterwards...0.5-1.0
5 things to monitor with digoxin
serum conc, heart rate, K and Mg, renal fxn, Heart failure
what are the 3 main sets of AE of digoxin
CV (arrhythmia, brady, heart block).....GI (anorexia, ab pain, N/V).....neuro (vision issues, disorientation, confusion, fatigue)
what is the inxn of digoxin and diuretics?
if hypokalemia and hypomagn
lots of inxns of digoxin
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need to go over the uncompensated HF meds
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what is the AE if meperidine accumlation? what is max dose for CNS or renal pts
seizures....no more than 48 hours and no more than 600mg q24hrs
what inxns with fentanyl
3a4
fentanyl actiq SL fent losenge, hjow many cancer pain episodes can be treated per day?
4
opiod equianalgesic dosing
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Meningitis or endocarditis for the diff likely organisms and empiric treatments?
meningitis
ness meningitis carrier
During periods of endemic disease, about 10 % of the general population harbour Neisseria meningitidis in the nasopharynx. Since N. meningitidis is a strict human pathogen and most patients have not been in contact with other cases, asymptomatic carriers are presumably the major source of the pathogenic strains. ...Frequent nasopharyngeal colonization with related bacteria like Neisseria lactamica improves natural immunity to meningococci by the formation of cross-reacting antibodies. ....minocycline, rifampin
self monitoring question...
can self monitor Lh and hcg (pregnancy), gonadotropins are LH and fsh
other home monitoring available
UTI (nitrates in urine and leukocyte esterase (for gram negative))....HTN (merc column, aneroid devices, digital)...total cholesterol (cholestrak home cholesteral)...biosafe total chol panel (fingerstick then sent off to lab), cardiocheck (TC, hdl, ldl)...Fecal occult blood tests (Toilet tests (3 kinds) (look for hemoglobin)....acquired immune deficiency syndrome (aids) (fingerstick blood put on card, result in 7 days to f3 days)...test for antibodies for hiv
for smoking cessation who should be offered pharmacotherapy?
everyone attempting to quit smoking...double abstinence rates
out of the gum, patch, lozenge, inhaler, nasal spray which are otc and prescription?
gum, patch lozeng are otc...inhaler and nasal spray are prescription
dry eye
tear film instability caused by deficiency of any component of the tear film
how does dry eye present?
ocular discomfort, blurred vision, desire to rub eyes, burning or redness
treat dry eye
artificial tears (cellulose (carboxymethylcellulose), polyvinyl alcohol, providone...ocular emollients (lanolin, mineral oil, petrolatum, white ointment, white wax, yellow wax)
red eye causes?
airborne pollutants, chlorinated water ,infectious diseass, glaucoma
treat red eye?
opthalmic vasoconstricters (phenylephrine, naphozoline, tetrahydrozoline, oxymetazoline)(visin LR, clare eyes, pretrin)...clear eyes (naphazolin is docXXXX)
allergic eye syndrome symptoms
chronic and recurring itching, eyes red and tear and burn
treatments of allergic conjunctivitis
antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer (ketotifen fumarate)....combo products (opthalmic vasoconstricters and antihistamines) naphazoline, pheniramine, antazoline (naphcon, vasocon visine A)
what are the 4 things that need to refer to physician for eye
Corneal edema (foggy vision, photophobia, irritatoin, halos around lights, extreme pain)(treat with sodium chloride)....foreign body in eye....ocular trauma...chemical exposure
what is impacted cerumen?
filled ear
how do the ocular vasoconstricters name end? -oline
-oline
treat impacted cerumen?
cerumen softening agents
dry eye has lots of causes
vit A def, allergic conjun, contacts, drug induced (antichol, antihist), sjugrens syndrome, biepharitis, aqueous tear deficiency, exposure to dry air
products for cerumen softening
carbamide peroxide 6.5% in glycerin, hydrogen peroxide, glycerin, olive oil
treat water clogged ears?
95% isopropyle alc in 5% anhydrous glycerin (swim ear, auro dri drops)...50/50 acetic acid and isopropyl alc
how to treat ear boils?
when hair follicles in the ear canal become infected...typically self limitin, treated with warm compress
kcal/kg/day for adults with little stress, infections or skeletal trauma, major trauma, over 50% body burned
25....30...35...40
what is the rec daily allowance for protein? minor stress? major trauma or infection, severe head injury sepsis severe thermal injury?
0.8g/kg/day...1.0...1.5...2.0
what is the desired nitrogen balance for undernourished aptients? for critically ill pts?
+4-+6...-2 to +2
what are some of the major indications for TPN?
severe acute pancreatitis...short bowel syndrom...ileus (intestinal obstruction)...also: chrones, neonates who cannot eat on day 1, preop for undernourished pts, preg and cannot tolerate oral therapy, GI fistulae
what is the limit for dextrose?
5mg/kg/min
what are the typical needs for protein, fat, dextrose
protein (usually not over 2g/kg/day)....fat (1g/kg/d)...dextrose (3-4mg/kg/min)
after phosphate addition, the remaining anions are added on the basis of acid base status (acetate or chloride)
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anion, cation
anion negative charge...cation positive charge
potassium can be added as acetate and chloride as well based on acid base
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phos and mag need to be eliminated or reduced in renal failure
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what electrolyte should be dosed higher in pts with alcoholism or large bowel losses and in patietns taking drugs that cause renal wasting (loop diuretics, AG, ampho B, cisplatin)
magnesium
advant and disadvant of the PN and central vain PN
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what generally should be added first to the tpn?
phosphate
what generally should be added last to the tpn?
calcium
what form of calcium should be used in tpn for phosphate issues
gluconate (not chloride)
generally add the multivitamins last...due to vit A and C degradation
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what to do to TPN if met acidosis
DVT, increase acetate salts
what is the most severe complication of enteral nutrition?
pulm aspiratoin pneumonia....elevate head of bed to 30%, frequently access patient abdomen to ensure tolerence, asses the placement of the feeding tube
which is the more complicated long term enter nutrition access?
jejunostomy
when is PN usually cycled for home nutrition?
at night over 10-16 hours
interactions of enteral tube feeding
phenytoin (hold pheny for 2 hours before and after)...increase rate afterwards to make up for this...only 1 hour for the suspension..........incrases INR (hold EN 1 hour before and after)......
what are the 4 types of malnutrition?
marasmus (depleted fat and muslce stores, normal biochem, intact immune)....kwashiorkor (normal or elevated fat and body weight, abnormal biochem and depressed immune)....kwashiokor/marasmus (all are low)....obesity
hypercatabolism
increased urinary excretion via nitrogen
pedes definitions?
preterm under 36wks, term over 36 weeks......neonate (under f1 month), infant 1 month-1 year...child is 1-11, adolescent is 12-16
which acid-base status meds affect drug therapy?
increased bioavail for basic drugs...increased for acid labile drugs
GET is longer for pedes
due to peristalsis and decreased motility
pedes are achlorhydria...
low stomach acid
more in the pediatric section
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pediatric apap dose?
10-15mg/kg q4-6...no more than 5 doses...if under 12..............
how is migraine defined?
chronic neurovascular disorder characterized by recurrent attacks of severe headache and autonomic nervous system dysfunction (some have aura)
criteria for diagnosing migraine without aura
at least 5 HA lasting 4-72 hours each....at least 2 of the following (unilat location, pulsating, mod to sever intensity, aggravatoin with doing physical activity)...during HA has N/V or photphobia or phonophobia
criteria for diagnosing WITH aura
at least 2 attacks with three of the following four (reverse aura, 2 or more at a time, no aura lastas over 60 minutes, HA follows aura in under 1 hour...
when should migraine prevention therapy be considered?
attacks unresponsive to abortive meds..attacks cause disability....attacks twice or more monthly....patient at risk of rebound....trending to increased frequency.....overall decreases occurance by 50%
what is the minimum trial of migraine prevention therapy?
2-3 months
ergotamine abortive therapy MOA
in the cranial arteries, ergotamine acts directly to promote constriction and reduce the amplitue of pulsations, and can affect blood flow by depressing vasomotor center
Can ergotamines be taken daily on a regular basis?
no, due to dependence
hwo is ergo eliminated?
hepatic (bad oral bioavailability
AE of the ergos?
well tolerated, but can stim chemorece N/V in 10%, tachy, brady, angina pain....ergotism (biggest risk if sepsis, periph vascular disease, renal or hepatic impairment)
what should ergos not be given with?
SSRI (vasospastic)
ergos dosing schedules and routes?
SL, tab, suppository, nsals spray, injection.....all give q30min-1hr prn
how is DHE given?
spray or injection (migranal, DHE 45)
AE profile of DHE?
less n/v, dependence, vasoconstriction....more diarrhea
CI of dhe and ergo?
CAD, periph vascular disease, sepsis, preg, hep and renal impairment....also avoud ssri within 24 hours
DHE inxns?
CI in 3a4 inh like PI, macrolides (can increase the levels leading to more vasospasm leading to cerebral ischemia and ischemia of extremities)
what are the selective serotonin receptor agonists
triptans...activate 5-ht
SE profile for the triptans are very good, but what is the major one?
"chest symtpoms" and coronary vasospasm (angina) (caution in CAD high risk pts)
inxns of the triptans?
avoid within 24 horus of ergos....dont administer if MAOi withing 2 weeks....CI if MI, ischemic heart disease, uncontrolled htn, othe rheart disease, pregnancy
imitrex? maxalt? xomig?
sumatriptan, rizatriptn, zolmitriptan
imitrex dosage forms?
tablet, nasal, injection (most of the class)
zomig dosage forms?
tablet or wafer, nasal
DOC for migrain proph
propranolol (and timolol)...aslo divalproex and sodium valproate
only antidep tested lots for migraine proph
amitriptyline...some for fluoxetine
what other meds besides anticonv, BB, and antidepressants can be used for migraine proph
CCB (verap and diltiazem Nondihydros)...also ergot alkaloid methysergide
Valproid acid metabolism? protein binding?
extensive hepatic, high protein binding
What sort of monitoring for valporic acid?
LFT's
partial seizure DOC's
carbamazepine, lamotrigine, levetiracetam, oxcarb
meds with knows fetal risk epilepsy
phenytoin, valproate, clonazepam, carbamaz, phenobarb
gen tonic clonic DOC
lamotrigine, valproate, levetiracetam
which 2 meds are part of the DOC for generalized and partial seizures? preg cat?
lamotrigine and levetiracetam....cat C
dilantin generic?
phenytoin
phenytoin issues with longterm therapy, Serious skin reactions, and toxicity symptoms, Target range 10-20
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lamotrigine major SE
serious skin rxns
topamax dosing issue
titrate upward to 200mg BID (keep hydrated)
what is the benzo used for seizure?
clonazepam (klonapin IV)
keppra generic?
levetiracetam
What is a major benefit of keppra
no inxns
lamotrigine lamictal BBW?
skin rxns...NEED TO TITRATE
oxcarb AE
serious skin rxns, hyponatremia
phenobarb issues
its a barbiturate (SEDATION), cog impariment, dizzy ataxia
lots of inxn profiles for the different anticonvulsants
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which 2 anticonvulsants to be carefule if renal failure
gabapentin, topiramate
which anticonv to be careful if hepatic failure
phenobarb, phenytoin, VPA, carbamazapine
Can anticonv be stopped suddenly?
NONO
Carbamazapine AE profile?
3a4, Serious skin rxns, check LFT's, low Na
what to monitor with carbamaz?
lfts, cbc, platelets
which to supplement if taking phenytoin?
folic acid, calcium, vit D
VPA can also cause pancreatitis
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what is cerebyx
fosphenytoin
if albumin is low, what is the phenytoin issue?
it will appear artificially low
phenytoin toxicity symptoms?
confusion, double vision, nystagmus, shakiness/walkin unsteady
phenytoin BC inxn?
it lowers effectiveness
what meds can decrease sweating and cause a heat stroke in children....also need to be takend with lots of water due to increased kidney stones?
topiramae, zonisamide
MOA of anticonvulsants?
variety: enhance sodium channel inactivation...reduce current through t calcium channels....enhance gaba (Yaminobutyric acid....enhance antiglutamate activity
what is the most widely used anticonvulsant for adults and children...and DOC for complex partial seizures
carbamazapine
tonic phase and clonic phase
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what is tegretol and carbitrol
carbamazapine
how long before carbamazapine will work?
21 days
SE profile of carbamaz
hyponatremia (antidiuretic), folate deficiency...BBW fatal derm rxns, aplastic anemia...FDA warning hepatotoxicity, increased suicide behavior, teratogenic class D
tegretol comes as a suspension and chewable tab
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what is enbrel?
etanercept
what is humira?
adalimumab
dosing of enbrel?
bi weekly SC or weekly SC
dosing of humira
every other week SC
what is remicade?
RA infliximab...IV week 0,2,4, q4wks
what is rheumatrex?
methotrex
dosage forms of reumatrex?
IV, po, sc, iv
how is rheumatrex dosed?
every week
what is voltaren?
diclofenac
CI with celecoxib
sulfa allergy...very high Cox 2 selectivity
should NSAIDS be considered for monotherapy in RA? why?
NO, do not alter the course of the conditoin...dont inhibit joint destruction
how long can you use dmards before they lose effectiveness?
2 years typically
when should biological dmards be used
reserved for those who fail on nonbio or have very serious
AE profile of methotrex
liver (liver damage), bone marrow, lung (pulm toxicity), GI (N/V)
MOA of humira, remicade, enbrel?
anti TNF
anti TNF AE profile?
infection risk BBW, , careful with live vaccines
what is zyloprim
allopurinol
moa of allopur
xanthin oxidase
SLE symptoms
malar rash, discoid rash, photosensitivity, oral ulcers, arthritis, serositis, proteinuria, CNS probs, antinuc antibodies, anemia, fatigue, fever, skin rash, N/V/D, raynauds, wieght loss
what is the hallmark symtpom of RA
morning stiffness
what is the symptoms that distiguishes OA from RA?
pain goes away with some movement
DOC for OA
apap
tamoxifen increases what cancer?
endometrial, blood clots and stroke
what pop of woman can have aromitase inh anastrazole?
if ovaries are not making estrogen, thus postmenopause
if INR outside range within 1.0, change dose and check in 1-2 weeks
k
if INR outside range >1.0, change dose, check in 1 week
k
between 5-9 INR, hold dose 1-2 days and check in 24-48 hours, consider oral vit K
k
over 9 INR
k
for sedation, analgesia and neuro muscular blockade....drugs?
opiates, nsaids, benzos, haloperidol, propofol (MOA unknown)(related to gaba), NMB agents (postsynaptic cholinergic rec antags, no analgesia or sedation)
what is diprovan?
propofol
what is an advantage of propofol?
use when the patient needs to raplidly awake
what is the doc of delerium
haloperidol (IV OR PO)
what is the short and long term sedation benzos?
ativan long term, versed acute and short term
what is ativan? versed?
lorazepam, midazolam
what is the opiate of choice in acute care? when to use the secondary choice?
morphine sulf...morphine intol, hemodynamic instability, renal dysfunction (hydromorphone (dilaudid)
max duration of use for toradol?
5 days
what is toradol?
ketorolac
what to do to long term sedation patients to reduce stay?
daily wake up and reasses
whaqt vehicle is propofol in, and makes an issue with egg allergies?
highly lipid
what is GCS
glasgow coma score, ct scan also used for assessments, intracranial pressure also
3 basics to help decrease ICP
1) osmotic agents and diuretics (mannitol, loop diuret, hypertonic NaCl 3.0% or 7.5%)...2) sedation (prefer short acting (fentanyl, propofol)....3) NMB agents (short acting....vecuronium)
what is pentobarb used for?
refractory intracranial htn
name 2 major NMB agents, MOA of these
postsyn chol antags....pancuronium (pavulon), vecuronium (norcuron)
4 nondrug interventions for traumatic head injury?
raise head of bed, vent drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (ventriculostomy), mild hyperventilation (PCO2 30-35), surgery
what is the anticonvulsant of choice for seizure prevention in traumatic brain injury?
phenytoin (dilantin) (LOAD) (continue for 7 days if they actually had a seizure)
Meds for actue spinal injury
Load with methylprenisolone 30mg/kg IV (do not give if it has been more than 8 hours)...careful of hypERglycemia
what are the 3 things for DVT diagnostics?
radiocontrast dye, ultrasonagraphy, serum D dimer concentrations
what is the dosing of heparin in DVT?
80units/kg load THEN 18 units/kg/hrw
dosing of enoxaparin in DVT?
1mg/kg q12 or 1.5mg/kg/day
timeline for the heparins and warfarin initiation in DVT
begin concurrently
druation of warfarin?
if it was a reversable cause 3 months, if idiopathic 6-12 months, high risk 12 months
what is DTI role in dvt
use when heparin cannot
fonda moa?
factor Xa inh
what is arixtraz/
fonda
what is fragmin
dalteparin
name the 3 major DTI?
lepirudin (refludan) bivalirudin (angiomax) argatroban
what is the reversal agent for heparins?
protamine sulfate
what to monitor for Heparin
PTT, also can check anti Xa
any monitoring required for fonda?
no
DTI monitorin?
PTT
LMWH renally cleared and has a half life how much longer than heparin?
2-4 times
Fonda is renally cleared and has long half life
k
which DTI is renally cleared
lepirudin XXXXX
half life of the DTI?
30-90 minutes
Fonda reversal agent? HIT?
no reversal,,,,very unlikely (thought not rec in ASHP bood)
DTI reversal agetn?
no
what is an example of organ dysfunciton with sepsis?
hypotension responsive to fluids, oliguria, acute mental status change, lactic acidosos, respiratory insuficiency, coagulopathy
systemic manifestations of sepsis, imbalances in the inflammatory, immune, and coagulation systems lead to organ hypoperfusion and organ dysfunction w/ or w/o refractory hypotension
k
human activated protein C (drotrecogin alfa) for sepsis
k
what is the rec agent for severe sepsis and septic shock vasopres and inotrope
dopamine, Nepi
dosing of dopamine?
under 5mcg/kg/min=increased renal perfusion....5-10 increased cardiac output/hr bp...10-20 even mreo
what is vasopressin role?
add to catecholamine vasopressor in nonresponsive patients
Xigris role (drotrecogin alfa)
add to antimicrobial therpy within 48 hours of onset of severe septis, decreases mortality (apache II score over 25, monitor bleeding, Expensive but cost effective
what is DDAVP? (desmopressin)
for hypernatremia severe
10mEq of potassium increases serum potassium by 0.1 mEq/L
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what is the 3 step treatment of hypERkalemia
1) K removal (Na polystyrene sulfonate (kayexelate) po or pr; loop diuretics, hemodialysis....2) intracellular K shift (rapid onset), insulin + dextrose, albuterol, Na bicarb .....3) potassium antag of cardiac effects (IV calcium)
5.5 to 6 is mild...6.1-7.0 is moderate....7 + is severe
what is the treatments for each section?
treat hyperphos is CKD
phosphate binding agents (sevelemer or Calcium/lanthanum, aluminum, magnesium)
hyperchloremia
give Na acetate
which of the calciums are less iritating?
calcium carbonate less than calcium chloride
rapid acting insulins
aspart (novoLOG), lispro (humaLOG), glulisine (apidra)
Long acting insulins
glargine (lantus), detemir (levemir)
insulin should be considered an initial agent if A1c is over X%
10%
when to draw up regular insulin when mixing?
FIRST every time
ductus arteriosus
regulated by prostaglandins, can be fixed by indomethacin /ibuprofen (nsaids)
know mrsa agents
k
mydriasis?
excessive pupil dilation
what is the cause of 90% of primary hypothyroid? what causes secondary hypothyroid
hashimotos, pituitary failure
what is the main test for hypothyroid?
TSH, free t4 is secondary (confirms)
what is the issues iwth T3 and T4
T4 converted to T3 (more potent)
for thyroid therapy, typically for life, directions?
in morning 30 minutes before breakfast
AE of thyroid
CV (tachy, arrhythmia, MI, angina)...CNS (tremor, HA, nervous, insomnia, hyperactivity)...GI (diarrhea, vomiting, cramps)...mis (weight loss, fatigue, sweating, heat intolerence)
how much to seperate antacids, calciu, and iron from levothyroxine?
4 hours
Lots of interactions with levo, go over
k
what is the monitoring schedule for levothyro
TSH q6-8 weeks, then 6-12 months, Coronary art disease and angina risk monitored
half life of levo?
7 days
wha tis a drawback of T3?
more cardiac SE
what is graves?
autoimmune leading to thyroid overactivity
what are 2 meds that may cause hypERthyroid?
amiodarone, iodine
how to diagnose graves (or hypERthyroid)
elevated T3 or T4 in presence of decreased TSH
treatment of hypERthyroid? 3
surgery, radioactive iodine, antithyroid(thioamide)
what is the main thioamide meds?
methimazole, propylthiouracil
what ar eth main SE of antithyroids?
GI (hepatitis) Heme issues
what is cushings?
chronic glucocorticoid excess
def of iatrogenic
caused by medical system
typical cuas eof cushings?
iatrogenic
presentation of cushings?
htn, hirsutism (hair), acne, depression, DM, obesity
how to diagnose cushing?
dexameth supp test or 24 hour urine cortisol measurement
4 meds for cushings, suppressing cortisol
ketoconazole, aminoglutethimide, mitotane, meyrapone
what is addisons
adrenal deficiency (autoimmune)
causes of addisons?
autoimmune...cessation of chronic exogenous corticosteroid use
presentation of addisons 2
glucocorticoid pres (weight loss, malais, ab pain, depression)...minercor pres (dehydration, hypotension, hyperkal, salt craving)
scholarship award, grant, fellowship
مِنْحة
مِنَح
what is the main mineralcorticoid?
aldosterone-inhances reabsorption of sodium and water and increase urinary potassium excretione
chronic exog steroid supp promotes what
HPA axis suppression, lowering ACTH secretion (leading to decreased body cortisol release)
how to diag addisons?
ACTH stim test
what is DOC for adrenal crisis?
hydrocortisone 100mg IV q8
glucocorticoid effects?
1) increase blood glucose by sim gloconeogen and glycogenolysis, fat deposition is INCREASED 2)catabolic effects in bone muscle fat skin 3) inh of inflammation and immunosupp, vasoconstriction, reduce prostaglandin, decrease neutrophils
ophtamic effects of steroids?
cataracts, glaucoma...also many others
vasopressin and desmopressin
vaso: shock, vent fibrillation (ADH hormone) causes vasoconstricion in protal and splanchic vessels....desmo (synth deriv of vaso) minimal vasoconstricitve prop, factor 8 increase (von Willebrands)
use steroids with lowest dose for shortest possible time
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what is ocreotide
mimics somatostatin...inh secretion of MANY hormones
uses of ocreotide
Antidirrhea, acromegaly (too much growth hormone), esoph varices, sulfonylurea poisoning (inh insulin), congenital hyperinsulinemia
vasopressin is adjunct treatment in esophageal varices
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IBS go over
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doc for esoph bleeding
ocreotide
what is the hallmark symptom of UC?
bloody diarrha, recal urgency
mild, mod, severe, fulminant UC def?
under 4, 4-6, over 6, more than 10 and bleeding/toxicity, etc
chrones symtpoms not as pronounced, but what are some
ab pain, nocturnal diarrhea, weight loss, fever, rectal bleeding
mild to severe to fulminant
depends on responsivelness to meds, toxicity etc, no numbers of bowel movements
what are the treatment principles in IBD (UC and chrons)
anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, biologic agents, nutritional support
distal UC treatment?
topical aminosalicylates w/ or w/o rectal steroids...oral if that doesnt work
mild to moderat distal colitis treat
oral aminosalicylates, topical mesalamine, topical steroids
mod to severe distal colitis treat
BID enemas with or without oral or topical aminosalicylates....ORAL corticosteroids reserved if failed therapy
if mild to mod Extensive UC, treat?
oral aminosalicylates (add oral corticosteroid if failed)
mod to severe extensive UC
infliximab may be used
sever or fulminat colitis treat
hospitlization and complet bowel rest....IV steroids, topical...if refractory then surgery or IV cyclosporine...azathioprine for remission maintenance
abdominal xray to exclude toxic megalocolon
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mild to mod localized Chrons treat
oral budesonide as initial controlled release (better than oral mesalamine)
mod to severe chrones treat
oral corticosteroids (pred 40-60 mg qd until symtpoms resolve and weight gain begins)....azathioprine may be added, methotrex to induce remission, natalizumab
severe to fulminatn chrones treat?
hospital, IV steroids, hydration
manage fistulas in severe chrones
azathioprine, infliximab
what are the staploes of maintenace therapy for ibd
mesalamine, sulfasalazine (not long term corticosteroid)
also infliximab, azathioprine, methotrex, natalizumab for maintenance
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MOA of metronidazole and cipor in IBD are unkjnown
k
inflix is inh of TNF
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what is asacol?
mesalamine
what is remicade?
infliximab
sulfasalazine patient counseling
take after meals, avoid sun, supp folic acid, orange urine and skin
mesalamine counseling
enemas
methotrex counseling
preg cat X, alcohol, sunlight, salicylates
mesalamine is better tolerated than sulfasalazine
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azathioprine and allopurinol inxn
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IBS treat?
loperamide improves stool consistency and decreases stool freq....lots of drug classes
loperamide moa
opiod ag
what is imodium
loperamide antidiarrhea
hycosamine moa?
antichol
dicyclomine moa?
antichol, antispasmic
max dose of loperamide imodium?
2mg after each loose stool...max 16mg/day
most of the IBD meds are hepatic met
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key points of GI 446
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For H pylori eradication treatment?
PPI plus 2 abx agents (amoxicillin, clarithromycin) if pcn allergic... metro and tetracycline
if suggestive of cardiac issues with hyperkalemia need calcium carb
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5 A's regarding smoking cessation
ask about tobacco use, advise to quite, assess willingness to make an attempt to quite, assist in quit attemp, arrange a followup
what is chantix
varenicline
can you combine the patch with other gum or nasal spray for smoking cess?
YES
3 CI with NRT?
under 2 weeks following MI, serious arrhythmias, seriou or worsening angina....specifi to the gum is esophagitis and peptic ulcer....specific to nasal spry NO allergies, asthma, sinus condition
how many lozenges at a time can you use?
1
what are some abnormal SE from the patich
vivid dreams, insomnia, HA (can reduce by using the 16 hour patch or removing at night)
what is the piece limit for gum /day?
24
what are the drug classes that can cause sexual dysfunction
BP meds (clonidine, BB, methyldopa), antipsychotics, SSRI, SNRI, Cimetidine, opiods
ED meds intracavernosal and transurethral alprostadil (muse and caverject) and NGT?
OK
what is cialis?
tadalafil
dosing of cialis?
1 hourprior to intercourse, Renal issues, hepatic issues
what is levitra?
vardenafil 10mg, 1 hour before intercouse, like cialis
waht is viagra
sildenafil (50mg, 1 hour prior)
what is avinza?
morphine er
what is roxanol?
liquid morphine
what is actiq
fentanyl transbucal
what is the ANA test?
autoimmune antibody
what are the 3 main drugs for drug induced lupus?
procainamide (Pronestyl)
hydralazine (Apresoline)
quinidine (Quinaglute).
go over nonprescription meds in ashp
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what is raynauds?
discoloration of fingers toes
cause of raynauds?
Lots, including drugs
what drugs can be cause raynauds?
chemo, BB, ergotamine, sulfasalazine
treamtne of raynauds?
norvasc, BB, alpha blockers (counteract Nepi)
what is avelox?
moxiflox
what is primaxin?
imipenem cilastin
what is toradol? limitations?
ketorolac, 5 days
what is norvasc?
amlodipine
nifedipine
dihydro
when taking phenytoin, monitoring?
ECG every hour
what is dilantin?
phenytoin
what is colace?
docusate