100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
PEBC EVALUATING 2024 NEWEST EXAM 2 $17.99   Add to cart

Exam (elaborations)

PEBC EVALUATING 2024 NEWEST EXAM 2

 2 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • Institution
  • Book

PEBC EVALUATING 2024 NEWEST EXAM 2

Preview 3 out of 17  pages

  • October 20, 2024
  • 17
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers
avatar-seller
PEBC EVALUATING 2024 NEWEST EXAM 2 VERSIONS
WITH 150 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS (100% CORRECT) /ALREADY GRADED A+
Which CYP-interacting drugs increase the levels of propranolol and metoprolol? -
ANSWER: CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g. amiodarone, paroxetine)

How does digoxin benefit CHF? Atrial fibrillation? - ANSWER: Digoxin is a mild
positive ionotrope to help HF and is a negative chronotrope to help Afib.

Which beta-blocker is more likely to cause CNS side effects, such as depression and
insomnia? Why - ANSWER: Propranolol will have more CNS side effects due to its
greater lipid solubility and ability to cross the BBB.

Name 4 cardioselective beta-blockers. What are the implications of this selectivity? -
ANSWER: Atenolol
Acebutolol
Bisoprolol
Metoprolol
Higher selectivity means less non-cardiac side effects, such as bronchospasm.

Which 2 beta blockers have intrasympathetic activity or ISA? What are the
implications of this? - ANSWER: Pindolol
Acebutolol
This may be preferred beta blocker agents in patients that are already bradycardic at
rest as they have less effect on the heart rate.

The 3 DHP-CCBs. - ANSWER: Amlodipine
Felodipine
Nifedipine

Characteristics side effects of DHP-CCBs. - ANSWER: Ankle edema
Flushing

The 2 non-DHP-CCBs - ANSWER: Diltiazem
Verapamil

Out of the 2 non-DHP CCBs, which one is more likely to cause constipation? -
ANSWER: Verapamil > Diltiazem

Instructions on how to use nitroglycerin SL tablets or spray. - ANSWER: Use 1 spray
or tablet when anginal symptoms occur. Use 1 dose every 5 minutes for a total of 3
doses. If there is no improvement after the first dose or no resolution after 3 doses,
seek medical help (call ambulance)!

Characteristic side effect of nitrates. - ANSWER: Headache!

,How does verapamil interact with digoxin? - ANSWER: Verapamil reduces the renal
clearance of digoxin, increasing digoxin levels.

Where do nitrates have their effect? - ANSWER: Veins! Reduces afterload!

Why must individuals have a 10-12 hour nitrate-free period? - ANSWER: To prevent
tolerance!

Characteristic drug interaction with nitrates. - ANSWER: PDE-5 Inhibitors (sildenafil,
tadalafil, vardenafil)

Definition of syncope - ANSWER: Reversible loss of consciousness not requiring
resuscitative measures or related to a seizure

Non-pharmacological options for vasovagal syncope. - ANSWER: Increased sodium
intake (3-5 grams daily) and fluid intake (2.5 L).

Effects of fludrocortisone. - ANSWER: Potent mineralcorticoid: retains sodium,
increases loss of potassium
Glucocorticoid effects as well

Non-pharmacological choices for orthostatic hypotension - ANSWER: Avoid
hypotensive, volume depleting drugs as much as possible.
Increased sodium and fluid intake.
Elevate head while laying down.
Avoid hemodynamic stress (e.g. getting up too quickly).

Drug(s) that can be used for both vasovagal syncope and orthostatic hypotension. -
ANSWER: Fludrocortisone
Midodrine (?)

MOA of midodrine - ANSWER: Increases venous return through venoconstriction and
arterial constriction to increase blood pressure.

Drugs used for orthostatic hypotension - ANSWER: Fludrocortisone
Indomethacin
Midodrine
Non-selective beta-blockers

Characteristic side effect of midodrine - ANSWER: Supine hypertension
Shivering

What class of drug does midodrine belong to? - ANSWER: Alpha-1 adrenergic
agonists

Most likely pathogen causing osteomyelitis. - ANSWER: Staphylococcus aureus

, What type of dressing for diabetic foot infections are preferred? - ANSWER: Moist
wound dressings

Initial therapy for diabetic foot infections should target which pathogens? - ANSWER:
Staphylococcus aureus
Beta-hemolytic streptococci

Ertapenem is a broad spectrum antibiotic. Describe its activity. - ANSWER: Active
against: Gram-positive, Gram-negative, Anaerobes

INEFFECTIVE against: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, MRSA, enterococci

Difference between imipenem or meropenem and ertapenem in regards to their
activity. - ANSWER: Imipenem and meropenem is active against P. aeruginosa while
ertapenem is not!

True or False: Carbapenems can be used against MRSA. - ANSWER: FALSE!

Activity of first generation cephalosporins. - ANSWER: Mostly gram-positive, some
gram-negative.

Improvements in second generation cephalosporins vs. first generation. - ANSWER:
More activity against gram-negative. Activity against anaerobes.

Difference between cefuroxime and cefoxitin. - ANSWER: Cefuroxime does not have
activity against anaerobes.

Difference between ceftazidime and ceftriaxone in terms of activity. - ANSWER:
Ceftazidime can be used against P. aeruginosa but ceftriaxone cannot!

Notable activity of ciprofloxacin. - ANSWER: Gram-negative bacteria
Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Red man syndrome can occur in which antibiotic? - ANSWER: Vancomycin causes
histamine release if infused in less than 1 hour.

Characteristic activity of vancomycin. - ANSWER: MRSA and other gram positive
bacteria.

Oral drug that has activity against MRSA. - ANSWER: Clindamycin
SMX/TMP
Doxycycline

Activity of metronidazole. - ANSWER: Anaerobes

Characteristic activity of linezolid - ANSWER: MRSA and other gram positive bacteria

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller jrein8742. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for $17.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

79373 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
$17.99
  • (0)
  Add to cart