Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? Hemolytic Anemia
What can PCOS result in? Increased insulin levels (Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens, Hirsutism
What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? Methyldopa (Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? Painless, red bleeding
What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? Tender, warm, swollen joints
Medications that can cause ototoxicity? Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, NSAIDs, antihistamines, nasal
decongestants
What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? 2 weeks
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What does MCV lab value measure? Mean Corpuscular Volume helps diagnose different types of anemia such as
B12 & Folate (Macrocytic) and Fe anemia (Microcytic)
Rhogam is given at how many week gestation? 27-28 weeks
What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? They are irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules located on the hands
and feet. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? They are split pea-sized, erythematous, tender nodules located on the pads
of the fingers and toes. Seen in Infective Endocarditis
What is the recommendation for Warfarin If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12 hours patient will need a
management when a patient misses a dose? INR redraw
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What do we need to know about ACEs and ARBs? A dry hacking cough is a common side effect of ACEs and will go away
within a week after discontinuing. ACEs & ARBs are indicated for patients with
DM, CKD, and HTN. Not recommended as 1st line agent with African
Americans & can cause angioedema.
Contraindications for Hydrochlorothiazide Sulfa allergy, PCN hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
Systolic Murmurs (Benign) MR = Mitral Regurge (SOB/Fatigue HF)
Peyton Manning = Physiologic Murmur (Asymptomatic)
AS = Aortic Stenosis (Angina, Syncope HF)
MVP = Mitral Valve Prolapse ("Click", Women 14-30, Palpitations, Chest Pain
Diastolic Murmurs (Abnormal) AR = Aortic Regurgitation (Angina, HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, AFib)
What does S1 indicate? S1 Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves (Mitral & Tricuspid Valves)
What does S2 indicate? S2 Closure of the Semilunar Valves (Aortic & Pulmonic Valves)
S3 is often heard in? CHF, possibly normal for athletic adolescents
S4 is often heard in? Diastolic HF, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH), Poorly controlled HTN, MI