Pc 707 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

IgE mediated allergic reaction that happens after the 2nd exposure to the antigen? - Type I Immediate hypersensitivity Delayed Allergic reaction involving T cell in the skin? - Type IV Reaction Primary treatment for a Type 1 Allergic response? - Epinephrine Adjunctive treatment for a Type 1 Allergic response - ‣ H1 Blockers ‣ Corticosteroids help prevent bi phasic reactions ‣ Bronchodilators provide some reliefOne of the most Severe forms of a Type IV allergic reactions. - ‣ Stev...

IgE mediated allergic reaction that happens after the 2nd exposure to the antigen? - Answer-Type I Immediate hypersensitivity Delayed Allergic reaction involving T cell in the skin? - Answer-Type IV Reaction Primary treatment for a Type 1 Allergic response? - Answer-Epinephrine Adjunctive treatment for a Type 1 Allergic response - Answer-‣ H1 Blockers ‣ Corticosteroids help prevent bi phasic reactions ‣ Bronchodilators provide some reliefOne of the most Severe forms of a Type IV alle...

PC 707 Module 1 Questions and Answers 100% Correct PC 707 Module 1 Questions and Answers 100% Correct PC 707 Module 1 Questions and Answers 100% Correct Is the PDR considered the best source of evidence-based up to date information for prescribing? - ANSWER-No (only uses drug package inserts) What resource can help guide usage with updates on microbial resistant to antibiotics? - ANSWER-The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy What was passed to limit the contributions of phar...

PC 707 Module 8 Exam - Endocrine Q& A If all of a sudden a patient who was previously in euthyroid state becomes symptomatic, what is important to check for? -medication adherence -review how they take the medication -potentially other drug interactions -some questions to ask---> -are they pregnant? -recently stopped taking an oral contraceptive? -recently started an antidepressant such Zoloft or a tricyclic? -have they recently started tegretol or dilantin? Testosterone deficiency: -primar...

PC 707 Module 5 Exam - Pain Q & A What qualifies for using medications for prophylactic headache treatment? -more than 2 a month -headache lasting >24 hours -headaches more than 3 days of the month and causing significant life impact -using abortive medications more than >2 a week -using abortive medications that have failed What are the prophylactic headache treatment options? -beta blockers -anti-epileptic drugs -TCAs -Botox -CGRP monoclonal antibodies How can beta blockers be used to ...

PC 707 Module 4 Exam - Cardiac Q & A Coenzyme Q-10 in the treatment of lipids: -potential link with decrease in coenzyme Q10 & heart failure--may be a predictor of mortality* -statins decrease conenzyme-Q10 levels--which are also in muscle tissue--could be a casual link to statin induced myopathy* -could benefit patients with heart failure* Use of turmeric for lipid and inflammation treatment? -anti-inflammatory -if used daily for 3 months can decrease total cholesterol, LDL, VLDL, and triglyc...

PC 707 Module 7 Exam - CNS Q & A Bipolar: -consists of fluctuations between depression & mania -increased risk of suicide -need to refer to psychiatrist* -medications used: Lithium, anticonvulsants, atypical antipsychotics What is the gold standard treatment for bipolar disorder? -Lithium What are the cautions with lithium use? -many drug interactions -maintain sufficient sodium levels--avoid diuretics (hyponatremia can cause lithium toxicity) -narrow therapeutic index (must be monitored very ...

PC 707 Module 2 Exam - Questions and Answers The Cephalosporin drug class: -beta-lactam -interferes with cell wall synthesis (just like PCN) -bactericidal -often resistant to beta-lactamases -5 generations 1st generation cephalosporins -cephalexin (Keflex) -cefadroxil (Duricef) -cefazolin (Ancef) -covers gram + 2nd generation cephalosporins -cefuroxime (Ceftin) -cefprozil (Cefzil) -gram + (less than 1st gen) and gram - ---cefoxitin (Mefoxin) & cefotetan (AstraZeneca)--also covers atypical anae...

PC 707 Module 6 Exam - Respiratory & ENT Q & A What are peak flow readings? -measures amount of expelled air (Liters/minute) -this is an important tool for asthmatics to use in order to determine when to use their SABA or when to seek help* -part of the asthma action plan monitoring system* If using a metered dose inhaler and 2 doses are needed, how long must you wait in between inhalations? -at least 1 minute What SABA may be as effective as albuterol with less side effects? -levalbuterol (Xo...

PC 707 Module 3 Exam - Questions and Answers What is traveler's diarrhea? -bacterial or parasitic -usually lasts 2-3 days -self limiting usually -only treat if severely ill, high fever, or lasts >7 days What treatment options are available for travelers diarrhea? -if bacterial--first line is now a macrolide (azthromycin)* -if salmonella, giardia, E. histolyic--Flagyl could be used (no alcohol with use)* Should you treat every person with travelers diarrhea? -there is faster relief with ant...