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Ginseng
Modulates blood glucose levels by improving β-cell function and enhancing insulin sensitivity
Saw palmetto
Utilized for improving urinary production/health, especially with BPH
Valerian tea
Used for relaxation
Antibiotics
Needed promptly for immunocompromised patients such as diabetics and HIV/AIDS patients,
and those who sustained a human/animal bite
Alternative ABX treatments
Used for PCN allergy when a patient has an animal bite
Animal bite care
Includes thorough cleaning and possible debridement
Organism of animal bites
Includes Pasteurella, Fusobacterium, Streptococci aureus, etc.
Appropriate response to sepsis
, Includes crystalloid fluids and appropriate use of antibiotics
Common STI treatment
Includes Herpes, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
Beta blockers
May cause bradycardia if over prescribed, especially in those on HTN therapy or taken as an
ophthalmic solution
Heparin drug monitoring
Includes ptt/pt; Serial anti-factor Xa assessment for dose adjustment should be considered for
all pregnant women receiving low molecular weight heparin
INR level
Best time to draw for patients on coumadin is usually in the morning in the hospital for dose
adjustments
Higher doses of coumadin
May be required in certain populations, even though the usual starting dose is 5mg
Aspirin toxicity symptoms
Should be understood
Simultaneous use of coumadin and heparin
Done in the hospital setting, important to understand and educate patients
CORRECT!
Ginseng
Modulates blood glucose levels by improving β-cell function and enhancing insulin sensitivity
Saw palmetto
Utilized for improving urinary production/health, especially with BPH
Valerian tea
Used for relaxation
Antibiotics
Needed promptly for immunocompromised patients such as diabetics and HIV/AIDS patients,
and those who sustained a human/animal bite
Alternative ABX treatments
Used for PCN allergy when a patient has an animal bite
Animal bite care
Includes thorough cleaning and possible debridement
Organism of animal bites
Includes Pasteurella, Fusobacterium, Streptococci aureus, etc.
Appropriate response to sepsis
, Includes crystalloid fluids and appropriate use of antibiotics
Common STI treatment
Includes Herpes, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
Beta blockers
May cause bradycardia if over prescribed, especially in those on HTN therapy or taken as an
ophthalmic solution
Heparin drug monitoring
Includes ptt/pt; Serial anti-factor Xa assessment for dose adjustment should be considered for
all pregnant women receiving low molecular weight heparin
INR level
Best time to draw for patients on coumadin is usually in the morning in the hospital for dose
adjustments
Higher doses of coumadin
May be required in certain populations, even though the usual starting dose is 5mg
Aspirin toxicity symptoms
Should be understood
Simultaneous use of coumadin and heparin
Done in the hospital setting, important to understand and educate patients
