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What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? - (ANSWERS)Antacids
Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? - (ANSWERS)Hemolytic
Anemia
What can PCOS result in? - (ANSWERS)Increased insulin levels
(Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens, Hirsutism
What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? - (ANSWERS)Methyldopa
(Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? - (ANSWERS)Painless, red bleeding
What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - (ANSWERS)Tender, warm,
swollen joints
Medications that can cause ototoxicity? - (ANSWERS)Aminoglycosides, loop
diuretics, nsaids, antihistamines, nasal decongestants
What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? - (ANSWERS)2 weeks
What does MCV lab value measure? - (ANSWERS)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? - (ANSWERS)27-28 weeks
What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? - (ANSWERS)They are
irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules located on the hands and feet. Seen in
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Infective Endocarditis
What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? - (ANSWERS)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 management when a patient misses a
dose? - (ANSWERS)If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12 hours
patient will need a INR redraw
What do we need to know about aces and arbs? - (ANSWERS)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 - (ANSWERS)Sulfa allergy, PCN
hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
Systolic Murmurs (Benign) - (ANSWERS)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) - (ANSWERS)AR = Aortic Regurgitation (Angina,
HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, afib)
What does S1 indicate? - (ANSWERS)S1 Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves
(Mitral & Tricuspid Valves)
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What does S2 indicate? - (ANSWERS)S2 Closure of the Semilunar Valves (Aortic
& Pulmonic Valves)
S3 is often heard in? - (ANSWERS)CHF, possibly normal for athletic adolescents
S4 is often heard in? - (ANSWERS)Diastolic HF, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
(LVH), Poorly controlled HTN, MI
Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - (ANSWERS)Antiplatelets (Plavix,
ASA), Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood viscosity)
Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - (ANSWERS)Gold Standard =
Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment - (ANSWERS)Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin
= If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for lfts & arthralgia. Change type & dose if
issues. Helps stabilize plaques.
What medications are indicated for HF treatment? - (ANSWERS)aces, arbs, ARNI
w/bbs, Aldosterone Recepter Antagonists
What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? - (ANSWERS)Topical
Permetherin massaged from head to soles of feet and wash off with shower or bath
after 8-14hrs. Treat again in 1 week.
Names of skin lesions? - (ANSWERS)Macule: Flat <1cm i.e. Freckle
Papule: Raised <1cm i.e. Acne
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What would cause decrease in Digoxin levels? - (ANSWERS)Antacids
Taking Pyridium for UTI, what can Pyridium cause? - (ANSWERS)Hemolytic
Anemia
What can PCOS result in? - (ANSWERS)Increased insulin levels
(Hyperinsulinemia), Androgens, Hirsutism
What are the anti-hypertensives used in pregnancy? - (ANSWERS)Methyldopa
(Alpha-2-Agonist), Labetalol, Nifedipine, Hydralazine
What is a characteristic of Placenta Previa? - (ANSWERS)Painless, red bleeding
What is a chacteristic of Rheumatoid Arthritis? - (ANSWERS)Tender, warm,
swollen joints
Medications that can cause ototoxicity? - (ANSWERS)Aminoglycosides, loop
diuretics, nsaids, antihistamines, nasal decongestants
What is the treatment time for enterobiasis? - (ANSWERS)2 weeks
What does MCV lab value measure? - (ANSWERS)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? - (ANSWERS)27-28 weeks
What are Janeway lesions and what do they indicate? - (ANSWERS)They are
irregular, non-tender hemorrhagic macules located on the hands and feet. Seen in
, APEA 3P High Stakes Exam Study Guide Qs & Ans to Pass the
Exam (), 100% Verified
Infective Endocarditis
What are Osler's Nodes and what do they indicate? - (ANSWERS)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 management when a patient misses a
dose? - (ANSWERS)If within 12 hours of the dose time, take it. If over 12 hours
patient will need a INR redraw
What do we need to know about aces and arbs? - (ANSWERS)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 - (ANSWERS)Sulfa allergy, PCN
hypersensitivity, Asthma, Gout
Systolic Murmurs (Benign) - (ANSWERS)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) - (ANSWERS)AR = Aortic Regurgitation (Angina,
HF, Dizziness, Chest Pain)
MS = Mitral Stenosis (Dyspnea, afib)
What does S1 indicate? - (ANSWERS)S1 Closure of the Atrioventricular Valves
(Mitral & Tricuspid Valves)
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Exam (), 100% Verified
What does S2 indicate? - (ANSWERS)S2 Closure of the Semilunar Valves (Aortic
& Pulmonic Valves)
S3 is often heard in? - (ANSWERS)CHF, possibly normal for athletic adolescents
S4 is often heard in? - (ANSWERS)Diastolic HF, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
(LVH), Poorly controlled HTN, MI
Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - (ANSWERS)Antiplatelets (Plavix,
ASA), Pentoxifylline (Decreases blood viscosity)
Diagnosing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) - (ANSWERS)Gold Standard =
Angiography
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) treatment - (ANSWERS)Aotrvastatin/Rosuvastatin
= If LDL>150 use high doses. Watch for lfts & arthralgia. Change type & dose if
issues. Helps stabilize plaques.
What medications are indicated for HF treatment? - (ANSWERS)aces, arbs, ARNI
w/bbs, Aldosterone Recepter Antagonists
What is the treatment for Sarcopter Scabiei (Scabies)? - (ANSWERS)Topical
Permetherin massaged from head to soles of feet and wash off with shower or bath
after 8-14hrs. Treat again in 1 week.
Names of skin lesions? - (ANSWERS)Macule: Flat <1cm i.e. Freckle
Papule: Raised <1cm i.e. Acne
