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Droperidol is known to... - Answer prolong the QT interval. D cimetidine is known to... - Answer prolong the Qt interval. C What GI drug classes are used to treat gastric acid excretion erosion and upset.? - Answer Antacids, H2RA, PPI, prostaglandin analogs, mucosal protectants what is the normal pH of the stomach? - Answer 1.5-3 When HCl is blocked in the stomach, how does the pH change? - Answer it increases to greater than 4.0. What is the pH of the duodenum? - Answer 6 How ...

PC707-Module 10 Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions PC707-Module 10 Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions PC707-Module 10 Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions Diabetes Medication - Sulfonylureas - ANSWER--Action = Stimulates pancreatic insulin release. -Adverse effects = Hypoglycemia, Weight gain, Increased risk of CV mortality. -Contraindications = Impaired renal function. *Are not contraindicated in pts. with sulfa allergy due to different molecular structure (L...

Tetracycline - ANSWER-PRE: Photosensitivity, do not take with milk CONTRX: Not in pregnancy, not in children under 8yo (unless indication such as Rocky Mountain Spotted fever) ***Teeth discoloration, deposition on bones, bone growth restrictions Vitamin A - ANSWER-Caution: Pregnancy, childbearing age ***Can be teratogenic in excess Grapefruit Juice - ANSWER-CYP-3A4 inhibitor! Leads to increased pharmacologic effect of drugs (i.e. statins, some BP meds, Viagra) Phenobarbitol ...

Anti-Ulcer drugs help by: - ANSWER--altering gastric pH by decreasing acid secretion -protecting the stomach wall lining by increasing mucosal protection -eradicating harmful bacteria Ex: H. Pylori What are the main pharmacologic categories of drugs we used to manage gastric acid secretion and the effects: - ANSWER--antacids -H2 receptor antagonists -proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) -prostoglandin analogs -mucosal protectant sulcrafate (Carafate) What is the first OTC medication tried b...

True or False: it is better to use office readings to make a diagnosis of hypertension - Answer False: it is appropriate to use both journal readings AND office readings to avoid white coat HTN and prevent masking sustained hypertension The new categories of hypertension will capture those who are at risk <sooner/later>. And why? - Answer Sooner; because the categories will not rule out those who are borderline. When you hit the higher ranges of BP, you are already at risk for many comp...

Diabetes Medication - Sulfonylureas - Answer -Action = Stimulates pancreatic insulin release. -Adverse effects = Hypoglycemia, Weight gain, Increased risk of CV mortality. -Contraindications = Impaired renal function. *Are not contraindicated in pts. with sulfa allergy due to different molecular structure (Let's talk & camtasia/text says to not use with sulfa allergy).* Diabetes Medication - Biguanides - Answer (1st line therapy) -Action = Enhances receptor sensitivity to insulin in mu...

First line for tx of constipation in pregnancy? - ANSWER-bulk forming laxatives (citrucel) and glycerin suppositories. adverse drug reactions for long-term use of PPIs? - ANSWER--- iron and B12 deficiency -- calcium deficiency - leads to osteoporosis, increased hip fractures. -- Also increased risk for c-diff, salmonella, and campylobacter infections -- increased risk for gastric malignancies Sodium and antacids - ANSWER-Most are high in sodium --> caution with HTN and Renal ...

Staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus pyrogens (both gram +) - ANSWER-What are common bacterial pathogens that cause skin infections? If it localized and mild use topical otherwise use systemic - ANSWER-What factors play a role in choice of pharmacological management I&D, C&S, follow the CDC algorithm - ANSWER-Treatment of MRSA? topical mupirocin (bacitracin or bactroban) if localized, otherwise, combined oral and topical if diffuse infection - ANSWER-Treatment of Impetigo? can cau...

PC707 Module 5 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectPC707 Module 5 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectPC707 Module 5 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectPC707 Module 5 Questions and Answers 100% CorrectDescribe a migraine headache - ANSWER-Unilateral, throbbing, pulsatile, lasts 4-72 hours, includes nausea and vomiting, light sensitivity, may have auras, more common in women, and genetically linked. There are migraine variants that include focal neurologic findings Describe a tension headache - ANS...

First line for tx of constipation in pregnancy? - Answer bulk forming laxatives (citrucel) and glycerin suppositories. which constipation tx is contraindicated in pregnancy? - Answer Castor Oil is category X; rectal enemas are contraindicated Contraindications of Calciu carbonate antacids? - Answer contraindicated in presence of hypercalcemia and renal calculi adverse drug reactions for long-term use of PPIs? - Answer iron, b12, calcium deficiency - leads to osteoporosis, increased hip ...