Term 1 of 94
Transmitted by inhaling mist that comes from contaminated water, no person to person spread
cardiac assessment
Legionella sp.
Voriconazole
Cephalosporins
Term 2 of 94
How to treat otitis media?
Doxycycline and topical retinoid
When pathogen not known, waiting for c/s
oral griseofulvin
Amoxicllin or Augmentin
Term 3 of 94
What is first line treatment for CAP
Doxycycline or Macrolides
Amoxicllin or Augmentin
When pathogen not known, waiting for c/s
When patient has herpes simplex virus infection
,Term 4 of 94
Naltrexone/Bupropion baseline data
growth delay and adrenal suppression
Pushing of cerumen further in ear while cleaning
Glucose, liver function, renal function, mental status
Teach patient to look for increase in SI. Depression, panic attacks insomnia
aggressiveness impulsiveness
Term 5 of 94
How to treat otomycosis
Less than 6 months antibiotic therapy
6 months to 2 years observation for unilateral AOM with mild symptoms and no otorrhea
2 years and older antibiotic therapy if severe observation if not severe
Fungal infection of the ear. Can be managed with thorough cleansing and application of
acidifying drops (2% acetic acid solution applied 3-4 times a day for 7 days). Antifungal
solution can be used when acidifying drops are not effective. Neither antibiotic ear
drops or oral antibiotics are indicated.
Azoles, lechinocomidines, pyrimidine
Hypersensitivity (Stevens Johnson syndrome): fever, rash, myalgia, arthralgia, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, pharyngitis, dyspnea, and cough
Term 6 of 94
Which anthelmintic drugs can cause bone marrow suppression and liver impairment?
Albendazole mebendazole pyrantel pamoate
Avobenzone (to absorb UVA light rays)
albendazole, mebendazole, pyrantel, praziquantel
Make sure to take omeprazole 1 hour before or 2 hours after ketoconazole
,Term 7 of 94
Macrolides Patient Teaching
Take all prescribed doses
Take on an empty stomach
Activates vascular alpha1 receptors and causes vasoconstriction which reduces nasal
congestion
take a multivitamin
AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin
Term 8 of 94
Common pathogens in smokers/COPD with CAP
Cephalosporin
Erythromycin
S pneumoniae, M pneumoniae, flu, RSV
Hemophilis Influenza
Term 9 of 94
Glucocorticoids therapeutic action in allergic reaction
Prevents inflammatory response to allergens and reduces symptoms
, Term 10 of 94
Treatment for M. Pneumoniae in pediatric patients
Erythromycin
Vancomycin or flagyl
Interferes with bone and teeth development
Macrolides or doxycycline if failed use
Term 11 of 94
The most common cause of fatal community acquired pneumonia
Cephalosporins
S. Pneumoniae
Erythromycin
Albendazole mebendazole pyrantel pamoate
Term 12 of 94
Antihistamines MOA
things secretions to improve cough efficiency to remove mucus from airways
Block the release of histamine (H1) in the respiratory system
Decrease seizures helps decrease appetite when used with naltrexone
growth of eyelashes, ocular pruritis, > brown pigmentation of irises (over months to
years), sensation of foreign body in the eye
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