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Antibiotics for MRSA skin infections Oral: Bactrim or Clindamycin (lincosamide)
Topical: mupirocin
Thiazide diuretics effect on calcium Increase serum calcium (can be used for osteoporosis)
Treatment for gonorrhea Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM x 1 dose OR Azithromycin 2g x 1 dose
Why avoid amoxicillin with mono Causes generalized rash not related to allergy- if abx
needed for concurrent strep, use penicillin VK or macrolide
AE of beta blocker and COPD Can cause bronchospasm AEB wheezing on exam- avoid
AE of calcium channel blocker (I.e. amlodipine) Peripheral edema, headaches, flushing ,
lightheadedness
Antidote to warfarin Vitamin K (leafy greens)
Initial BP med for black patients Thiazide diuretic or CCB
Gold standard to diagnose pulmonary TB Sputum culture
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) caused by: Rickettsia rickettsii
A tick borne disease that can be fatal. Occurs in North and South America, and is transmitted to
humans by the bite of infected tick species.
,S/s: rash on ankles and wrist that spreads centrally and involved palms and soles; systemic
symptoms (fever, HA, myalgias, nausea)
Tx: doxycycline 100mg x 7d
Leading causes of death in adolescents 1. MVC
2. Suicide
3. Homicide
Goal INRs on warfarin Stroke or a-fib: 2.0-3.0
Prosthetic heart valves: 2.5-3.5
First line tx for HFrEF EF <\= 40%,ARNI, ACEi, ARB, beta blocker, loop diuretic, aldosterone
antagonist, hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate, ivabradine
-digoxin is NOT first line d/t narrow therapeutic index
S/S of digoxin toxicity GI upset, fatigue, weakness, confusion, vision changes (yellow or
green-tinged vision), hyperkalemia, bradyarrhythmias (AV block)
Stage I HTN definition and recommendations SBP 130-140 or DBP 80-89
-if low ASCVD risk=> Dietary and lifestyle modifications, monitor BP and RTC in 3 months
Stage II HTN SBP >140 or DBP >90
AEs of fluoroquinolones Tendon rupture, QTc prolongation, CNS effects, ocular effects
(phototoxicity, double vision)
What is saw palmetto used for BPH and urinary symptoms
, What is St. John's wort used for? Depression
What is Ginkgo Biloba used for? Memory issues, cognitive impairment, and dementia
What is kava kava used for? Anxiety and insomnia
Cancer that causes the most deaths in males and females Lung cancer
Most common cancer in men prostate cancer
Most common cancer in women Breast cancer
Sensitivity Able to identify those that have the disease, true positive
-sensitivity-rule in "SIN"
Specificity Able to identify those without the disease, true negative
-specificity- rule out "SPOUT"
Primary prevention Healthy lifestyle, diet and exercise
Secondary prevention Screening tests
Tertiary prevention preventing complications of existing disease, promoting highest health
level possible
aspirin as primary prevention -age 40-59: if ASCVD >10% and low risk of bleeding
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Antibiotics for MRSA skin infections Oral: Bactrim or Clindamycin (lincosamide)
Topical: mupirocin
Thiazide diuretics effect on calcium Increase serum calcium (can be used for osteoporosis)
Treatment for gonorrhea Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM x 1 dose OR Azithromycin 2g x 1 dose
Why avoid amoxicillin with mono Causes generalized rash not related to allergy- if abx
needed for concurrent strep, use penicillin VK or macrolide
AE of beta blocker and COPD Can cause bronchospasm AEB wheezing on exam- avoid
AE of calcium channel blocker (I.e. amlodipine) Peripheral edema, headaches, flushing ,
lightheadedness
Antidote to warfarin Vitamin K (leafy greens)
Initial BP med for black patients Thiazide diuretic or CCB
Gold standard to diagnose pulmonary TB Sputum culture
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) caused by: Rickettsia rickettsii
A tick borne disease that can be fatal. Occurs in North and South America, and is transmitted to
humans by the bite of infected tick species.
,S/s: rash on ankles and wrist that spreads centrally and involved palms and soles; systemic
symptoms (fever, HA, myalgias, nausea)
Tx: doxycycline 100mg x 7d
Leading causes of death in adolescents 1. MVC
2. Suicide
3. Homicide
Goal INRs on warfarin Stroke or a-fib: 2.0-3.0
Prosthetic heart valves: 2.5-3.5
First line tx for HFrEF EF <\= 40%,ARNI, ACEi, ARB, beta blocker, loop diuretic, aldosterone
antagonist, hydralazine/isosorbide dinitrate, ivabradine
-digoxin is NOT first line d/t narrow therapeutic index
S/S of digoxin toxicity GI upset, fatigue, weakness, confusion, vision changes (yellow or
green-tinged vision), hyperkalemia, bradyarrhythmias (AV block)
Stage I HTN definition and recommendations SBP 130-140 or DBP 80-89
-if low ASCVD risk=> Dietary and lifestyle modifications, monitor BP and RTC in 3 months
Stage II HTN SBP >140 or DBP >90
AEs of fluoroquinolones Tendon rupture, QTc prolongation, CNS effects, ocular effects
(phototoxicity, double vision)
What is saw palmetto used for BPH and urinary symptoms
, What is St. John's wort used for? Depression
What is Ginkgo Biloba used for? Memory issues, cognitive impairment, and dementia
What is kava kava used for? Anxiety and insomnia
Cancer that causes the most deaths in males and females Lung cancer
Most common cancer in men prostate cancer
Most common cancer in women Breast cancer
Sensitivity Able to identify those that have the disease, true positive
-sensitivity-rule in "SIN"
Specificity Able to identify those without the disease, true negative
-specificity- rule out "SPOUT"
Primary prevention Healthy lifestyle, diet and exercise
Secondary prevention Screening tests
Tertiary prevention preventing complications of existing disease, promoting highest health
level possible
aspirin as primary prevention -age 40-59: if ASCVD >10% and low risk of bleeding
