Nr 566 stuvia 2024 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Antibiotic Classes and examples of infectious disease drugs - ANSWER ß-Lactams : penicillins -Penicillin G, V -Nafcillin, oxacillin, dicloxacillin -ampicillin, amoxicillin -piperacillin -combo-amp/sulbactam(unasyn), amox/clav (augmentin), pip/taco (zosyn) B-lactation: cephalosporin -cephalexin (keflex) -cefoxitin (mefoxin) -cefotaxime (claforan) -cefepime (maxipime) -ceftaroline (teflaro) Fluoroquinolones -ciprofloxacin (cipro) -ofloxacin (floxin) -levofloxacin (levaquin) -moxi...

Taking Itraconazole with _______ will help enhance absorption A) Cola B) Greek yogurt C) Vitamin C D) Alcohol - ANSWER COLA Which pathogen is highly associated with CAP in the general population? A)Haemophilus influenza B)Pseudomonas Aeruginosa C)Streptococcus pneumonia D)None of these are correct - ANSWER C)Streptococcus pneumonia Why might a patient being treated with Contrave for obesity not have therapeutic effects from hydrocodone after dental procedure? A) It contains bupr...

Chlamydia (Among Adolescents and Adults) Treatment - ANSWER Doxycycline 100 mg Orally BID for 7 day **Alternative therapy: - Azithromycin 1g Orally in a single dose - Levofloxacin 500 mg orally daily for 7 days Uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis Treatment - ANSWER Chlamydial infection is excluded: Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose If Chlamydial infection has not been excluded: - Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose - Doxycycline 100 mg Orally BID for 7 day **Alternative therapy...

What are the major antibiotic drug classes - ANSWER Beta-lactams: penicillins Beta-lactams: Cephalosporins fluoroquinolones tetracyclines and macrolides sulfonamides, trimethoprim, &nitrofurantoin which antibiotics are preferred for immunocompromised patients: bactericidal or bacteriostatic - ANSWER bactericidal which antibiotics are preferred for patients with an overwhelming infection: bactericidal or bacteriostatic - ANSWER bactericidal broad spectrum antibiotics - ANSWER aff...

How to respond to missed doses or changing of contraceptive types from one to another? - ANSWER For products that use a 28-day cycle, the following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control apply: • If one or more pills are missed in the first week, take one pill as soon as possible and then continue with the pack. Use an additional form of contraception for 7 days. • If one or two pills are missed during the second or third week, take one pill as soon as possible and then ...

A person with what type of condition should not take echinacea? - ANSWER Prolonged use should be avoided in those who are immunocompromised including HIV, cancer, drug therapy for TB, RA, and SLE Therapeutic effect of coenzyme Q-10 - ANSWER Antioxidant that serves a vital role in cellular energy production Structurally similar to vitamin K, not used with warfarin What is the dietary supplement act of 1994 (DSHEA)? - ANSWER Categorizes botanical products (herbal supplements), vitamins, ...

Raloxifene (Evista) and bisphosphonates (alendronate, calcitonin) - ANSWER alternatives for hormone replacement therapy Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) - ANSWER Tamoxifen, toremifene, raloxifene -- provide estrogen benefits while avoiding its drawbacks Dysfunctional uterine bleeding - ANSWER 10-14 day course of progestin Amenorrhea treatment - ANSWER progestin helps induce menstrual flow Amenorrhea estrogen levels are low - ANSWER give progestin for 5-10 days L...

What pathogen is highly associated with CAP in general population? - ANSWER streptococcus pneumoniae Other common pathogens with CAP - ANSWER atypical bacteria (mycoplasma pneumonia) viruses (influenza, respiratory syncytial virus) First line treatment CAP in previous healthy adults - ANSWER Amoxicillin, doxycycline, macrolides (DAM) Treatment of CAP in pregnancy - ANSWER amoxicillin, cephalosporins, erythromycin (ACE) Treatment for mycoplasma pneumonia in the pediatric patient ...

Doxazosin side effects - ANSWER orthostatic hypotension, falls, reflex tachycardia, headache, and nasal congestion Dutasteride patient teaching and response to delayed onset of therapeutic effect - ANSWER o benefits take months to develop o decreased ejaculate volume and libido. o FDA Pregnancy Risk Category X. It can be absorbed through the skin, so pregnant women should not handle the drug. o men should not donate blood while using it or for at least 6 months after stopping it to avoid...

Common CAP pathogens - ANSWER S. Pneumoniae (most common) H. Influenzae (smokers/COPD) P. Aeruginosa (CF) CAP first line treatment - ANSWER Macrolides, Doxycyline, Amoxicillin what to give if 1st CAP treatment doesn't work? - ANSWER Respiratory Fluoroquinolone if not received abx in the past 3 months Mycoplasma pneumoniae - ANSWER atypical pneumonia; commonly seen in children pediatric atypical pneumonia treatment - ANSWER Macrolides (Erythromycin), if failed then Respiratory...