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INR values below ____ increase stroke risk sixfold. - 2
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What allergy contradicts the use of thiazide diuretics? - Sulfa
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Why should ACE-Is be avoided with renal stenosis? - Leads to ARF
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Adverse effects of aldosterone antagonists (Aldactone) - Galactorrhea and
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hyperkalemia
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What are beta blocker indications? - HTN, post-MI< angina, arrhythmias, migraine
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prophylaxis, hyperthyroidism
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1st line BP med for DM? - ACE or ARB
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Grapefruit juice should be avoided in what 1st line antihypertensive medication? -
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CCB
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Alternative antibiotic treatment for patients with gram positive baterial infections
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that are allergic to PCN: - macrolides
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Initial treatment of COPD - Ipratropium bromide (anticholinergic)
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1st line treatment for gonorrheal infections - Rocephin IM
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Treatment of anthrax - Cipro 500mg BID 7-10 days ll ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Treatment of traveler's diarrhea - Cipro 500mg BID 3 days
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What can increase the risk of tendon rupture when on a quinolone? - age and steroids
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How long does ASA suppress platelet function? - up to 7 days
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What is the FDA category and dose of finasteride? - 5mg PO QD and category X
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What drug category should not be given with warfarin? - sulfa drugs
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When should routine screening for breast cancer start? - 40
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If a patient had only one dose of the hep B vaccine what is recommended? - Do not
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restart series; Start with 2nd dose
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, What is done if a patient has a tetanus-prone wound and an unknown vaccination
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status? - Administer immediate dose of Td and the teatnus immunoglobulin injection
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If a person is vaccinated with pneumovax prior to 65 what is recommended? - Give a
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booster dose of pneumovax 5 years after initial dose
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When should Zostavax be given? - age 60
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How far apart should the varicella vaccines be given? - 4 weeks
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Treatment for otitis externa - Cortisporin otic drops ll ll ll ll ll ll ll
Common bacterial pathogen of otitis externa - Pseudomonas
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What is cholesteatoma a complication of? - periorbital sinusitis
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What indicates an abnormal Rinne test? - BC>AC
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What kind of hearing loss is found with an abnormal Rinne if BC>AC? - conductive
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What kind of hearing loss is associated with lateralization to affected ear when
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Weber test is performed - Conductive
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What kind of hearing loss is associated with lateralization to unaffected ear when
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Weber test is performed - sensorurial
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What does 20/40 vision mean? - A person can see 20 ft whereas normal vision can
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see 40
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Common treatment of cerumenosis - Carbamide peroxidell ll ll ll ll ll
What route should HIV esophageal candida infections - Oral systemic
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Where is a scabies rash located? - Interdigital webs and/or penis
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Antibiotic treatment for human, dog, or cat bite - Augmentin
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A herald patch or "Christmas tree" pattern is associated with what disease? -
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PItyriasis rosea
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What class of meds are used to treat PHN? - TCAs
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What is the treatment for rosacea? - Metronidazole gel
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What areas of the body have thicker skin and call for higher potency steroids? - scalp,
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back, soles
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