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This Rx is a digestive enzyme replacement used in the treatment of
pancreatic insufficiency associated with:
Chronic pancreatitis
Pancreatectomy
Cystic fibrosis
, GI bypass surgery
Ductal obstruction secondary to tumor
AMMONIA
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Expected Reference Range
10 - 80 mcg/dL
Interpretation of Findings
elevated in liver disease
RALOXIFENE - THERAPEUTIC USE
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this Rx is used to prevent breast cancer
this Rx IS NOT USED postmastectomy
MASTECTOMY - EFFECTS OF PROCEDURE
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, Chest wall tightness, scar
Phantom breast sensations
Lymphedema
Sensory changes
Impaired range of motion
HEPATITIS B (HBV) - SOURCES OF INFECTION
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Contaminated needles, syringes, and blood products
Sexual activity with infected partners. Asymptomatic carriers
Tattoos or body piercing with contaminated needles
HBV-infected mother (perinatal transmission)
GENITAL HERPES
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an STD caused by the herpesvirus
this infection is lifelong/incurable
HEPATITIS A (HAV) - SOURCES OF INFECTION
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Crowded conditions (e.g., day care, nursing home)
Poor personal hygiene
Poor sanitation
Contaminated food, milk, water, shellfish
Persons with subclinical infections, infected food handlers, sexual contact,
IV drug users
AUTOIMMUNE HEPATITIS VS. VIRAL HEPATITIS
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autoimmune hepatitis is treated with corticosteroids and other
immunosuppresive agents
PANCREATITIS
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inflammation of the pancreas
Anti-HCV (antibody to HCV) - DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR HEP C
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