NR 566 Midterm Study Guide | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Rated A+

NR 566 Midterm Study Guide | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Rated A+ 1st line treatment of acne: Benzoyl Peroxide of topical retinoid Abacavir adverse effects Hypersensitivity (Stevens Johnson syndrome): fever, rash, myalgia, arthralgia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, pharyngitis, dyspnea, and cough Aminoglycoside patient teaching Patients should report tinnitus, high-frequency hearing loss, persistent headache, nausea, dizziness or vertigo Amoxicillin prescription writing For Adults 250-750mg po q8 hours For children 20-90 mg/kg q8 hours Antibiotic preferred for otitis media treatment: Amoxicillin 40-45 mg/kg bid x 5-10 days if allergic to PCN (mild: Cephalosporin; severe: Macrolide) Antifungals to use in immunocompromised patients oral Fluconazole or Ketoconazole Avoid Amphotericin B At what BMI level should bariatric surgery be considered? Greater than 35 baseline data needed for Phentermine? Thorough cardiac assessment Benzoyl peroxide prescription writing: concentrations range from 2.5% - 10%. For initial therapy once daily application is recommended. Over time, the frequency can be increased to three times a day. CAP first line treatment Macrolides, Doxycyline, Amoxicillin CAP treatment during pregnancy Amoxicillin, cephalosporins, or Erythromycin Cephalosporins in pregnancy All appear safe for use cerumen impaction cause packing wax into ear through use of q-tips and other cleaning devices cerumen impaction treatment can be removed by irrigation w/ warm water/saline or OTC Debrox ear drops to soften for removal or suction Common CAP pathogens S. Pneumoniae (most common) H. Influenzae (smokers/COPD) P. Aeruginosa (CF) Drug class known for ALL drugs in class to promote development