Pc 707 module 2 exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PC 707 Module 6 Exam 2024 What is the recommended treatment for URI? - Answer ️️ -Supportive Is there a cure for URI? - Answer ️️ -No Do antihistamines treat the cause of URI? - Answer ️️ -No What patient education do you want to include with antihistamines? - Answer ️️ -(1) sedating (2) anticholinergic What are the typical symptoms of asthma? - Answer ️️ -(1) wheezing (2) shortness of breath (3) chest tightness (4) cough that varies over time and intensity When are s...

PC 707 Module 8 Exam Questions and Answers What type of diabetes is the result of autoimmune induced pancreatic beta cell destruction resulting in insulin deficiency? - Answer ️️ -Type I DM Jenna, a 67 yo diabetic female was admitted to the ER with the following signs: Dehydration Abdominal pain Vomiting Decreased level of consciousness What is going on with Jenna? - Answer ️️ -DKA What age group does Type I DM normally occur in? - Answer ️️ -Under 30 What is the symptomati...

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...

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 4 (Cardiac) Exam 2024 Does conversion of Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II cause vasodilation or vasoconstriction? - Answer ️️ -Vasoconstriction (Increases PVR) If epinephrine is secreted, what happens? - Answer ️️ -Tachycardia and vasoconstriction (Increases PVR) Alpha-Blockers, Beta-Blockers, Calcium-Channel Blockers decrease resistance (decreasing PVR) causing what? - Answer ️️ -Vasodilation Na+ holds on to water increasing the PVR or CO? - Answer ️️ -Cardia...

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 8 Exam Questions and Answers What type of diabetes is the result of autoimmune induced pancreatic beta cell destruction resulting in insulin deficiency? - Answer ️️ -Type I DM Jenna, a 67 yo diabetic female was admitted to the ER with the following signs: Dehydration Abdominal pain Vomiting Decreased level of consciousness What is going on with Jenna? - Answer ️️ -DKA What age group does Type I DM normally occur in? - Answer ️️ -Under 30 What is the symptomati...

PC 707 Module 1 Exam 2024 Are there any standards for potency, efficacy, and purity for herbal medicines? - Answer ️️ -No standards peppermint oil - Answer ️️ -helpful in tx some common IBS symptoms (abd pain and gas) what is the main adverse effect of peppermint - Answer ️️ -Heartburn When do you avoid Acetaminophen (APAP)? - Answer ️️ -Hx of MI, GI bleed, elevated BP AUC - Answer ️️ -Area under the plasma concentration time curve it is the amount of drug in the blood...

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...