Pc707 stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

Is insulin required for type 1 diabetes? - Answer -yes--there is autoimmune pancreatic beta cell destruction and unable to produce endogenous insulin* What is the typical therapy for a type 1 diabetic: - Answer -life long insulin* -basal insulin -boluses of short-acting insulin to provide coverage for meals and snacks Symptoms of diabetes mellitus: - Answer -involuntary weight loss -polyuria -polydipsia -polyphagia Symptoms of ketoacidosis: - Answer -dehydration -abdominal pain -...

Antacids Examples - Answer Calcium carbonate (Tums, Rolaids), Sodium bicarbonate (Alka Seltzer), Magnesium (Milk of Magnesia), Aluminum (Amphogel), Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) Antacid Indications - Answer Dyspepsia Acts immediately but weaker and short-lived Antacid MOA - Answer Neutralize hydrochloric acid in the stomach, thereby increasing gastric pH above 4.0 Patient Teaching for Antacids - Answer Be sure to separate antacids from other medications by 2 hours Avoid sod...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...