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In this document you will find all the necessary literature for the first ICS partial exam summarized. On top of that, I've added my lecture notes from all lectures and the literature questions to help you remember. what's important. It might seem like a large summary, but that's because it contains a lot of helpful comments on the theory to help you understand besides just memorizing it. Good luck with the exam!

This package contains detailed summary that will help you with revision of Pharmacotherapeutics chapter 1 to chapter 60. all the best in your upcoming exams.I believe you will Ace it.

GI medications address a variety of conditions, including: o Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) o Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) o Nausea and vomiting o Constipation and diarrhea o Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) o Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Medications targeting the hematologic system manage conditions related to clotting, bleeding, and blood cell formation, such as: o Anemias o Thromboembolic disorders o Clotting deficiencies o Cancer-related cytopenias

Goals of Treatment o Induce and maintain remission o Control inflammation and symptoms o Minimize drug toxicity o Improve quality of life

Antibiotic Resistance o Caused by overuse, misuse, and incomplete courses of antibiotics o Resistant organisms (e.g., MRSA, VRE, ESBLs) are harder to treat o Strategies: Use antibiotics only when needed, complete prescribed courses, avoid sharing leftover meds

Medications for Maintenance o Disulfiram (Antabuse): Creates an aversive reaction when alcohol is consumed; must avoid all alcohol (even in mouthwash) o Naltrexone (oral or IM): Blocks opioid receptors to reduce alcohol cravings and pleasure o Acamprosate: Helps restore brain balance; best for maintaining abstinence—not effective for acute withdrawal

1. Genetic Differences Genes affect how people metabolize drugs. o Some individuals break drugs down too quickly, leading to low effectiveness. o Others metabolize slowly, risking toxicity. o Pharmacogenetic testing can guide therapy—especially for drugs like warfarin or antidepressants

Testing your knowledge on women's health. 1. What is the definition of a primary headache? o A. A headache that only occurs around menstruation. o B. A headache caused by another medical condition. o C. A headache not caused by any other condition. o D. A headache caused by muscle tension. 2. A 23-year-old woman has chronic headaches with visual auras (flashing lights) and then throbbing pain with photophobia, nausea, and vomiting. The most likely diagnosis is: o A. Cluster headache. ...

Get to understand ways to manage hypertension and drug class used for certain conditions for example pregnancy, kidney diseases and diabetes