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PATHOPHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2 SOLVED 100% CORRECT!! palpebrae eyelids ptosis eyelid weakness what causes ptosis? cranial nerve damage or horner's syndrome blepharitis inflammation of the eyelid what can cause blepharitis? staphylococcus bacteria, dysfunctional glands treatment for blepharitis? antibiotic drops or ointment hordeoulum pain, redness, nodule like bump on the eyelid hordeoulum primary cause s. aureus infection hordeoulum treatment warm and moist compress chalazion c...

Understand and identify evidenced-based prescribing resources - Answer ACOG, American Ca Society, National lung and heart instituete, EEP, Dynamed, Lexicomp, Sanford guide, lactamed **NO PDR Understand PLLR: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: Improved Benefit-Risk information. - Answer June 2015; 3 sections pregnancy-L&D, Lactation-nursing mothers; Fe/males of reproductive age; labeling updated as new information arrives, more current information to discuss risk vs benefit Type 1-IgE - Answ...

H2 antagonists correct answers Drugs: cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine, nizatidine MOA: competitive inhibitors of H2 receptors Therapeutic uses: acid reflux associated with any condition involving an inc. in stomach acid Side effects: (rare) HA, N/V, dizziness, stimulation of breast tissue after long term use, CNS effects on elderly -cimetidine generally avoided b/c inhibition of cyt P450 which slows metabolism of warfarin, phenytoin, sylfonylureas and calcium channel blockers Muscari...

1. Which of the following is an orally disintegrating tablet formulation of prednisolone, used to treat exacerbations of asthma and other inflammatory diseases and conditions in children? a. Celestone Soluspan b. PediaPred c. Orapred d. Vasocidin e. Juvéderm - Answer 1(c). Orapred ODT (Prednisolone sodium phosphate disintegrating tablets) is a sodium salt of the phosphoester of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. It is indicated in the treatment of the atopic dermatitis, Crohn's disease, u...

Proton Pump Inhibitors correct answers -Omeprazole Indications: PUD, GERD -MOA: inhibits hydrogen potassium-ATPase enzyme system pump -AE: N/V/D, bone loss -NI: Administer before 1st meal 20-30 mins, proton pump activated by food, inc. Ca & vit D in food or supplement, weight bearing exercises -Interactions: St. John's wort & ETOH dec. drug levels -Contraindicated: Children, Preg. Category C. Histamine2-Receptor Antagonists correct answers Ranitidine (Zantac) MOA: Block H2 Receptors i...

1st line open angle glaucoma drugs: beta blockers - ansnonselective and beta -1 selective --don't affect pupil but lower pressure by reducing production of aqueous humor (betaxolol, timolol) 1st line open angle glaucoma drugs: prostaglandin analogs - ans-latanoprost-Xalatan; bimotroprost-Lumigan; travoprost: increases drainage of aqueous humor -Expensive $1.00/drop minimum; increases length of lashes and changes pigmentation (darkens iris, lashes)

Meds that can cause cataracts? Correct Answer: Steroids Statins Fundoscope = dark against red background in? Correct Answer: Cataracts MC viral cause of conjunctivitis? MC bacterial cause? Correct Answer: Adenovirus S aureus, S pneumo Classic presentation of diphtheria? Correct Answer: Tonsillopharyngitis or laryngitis Tdap schedule as adult if never received primary dose? Correct Answer: 1st dose 4 wks later 2nd dose 6-12 mo later 3rd dose Tx of choice for diptheria? Co...

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NAPLEX practice questions With correct Answers 1. Which of the following is an orally disintegrating tablet formulation of prednisolone, used to treat exacerbations of asthma and other inflammatory diseases and conditions in children? a. Celestone Soluspan b. PediaPred c. Orapred d. Vasocidin e. Juvéderm - 1(c). Orapred ODT (Prednisolone sodium phosphate disintegrating tablets) is a sodium salt of the phosphoester of the glucocorticoid prednisolone. It is indicated in the treatment o...

Redness Differential diagnosis: conjunctivitis, corneal disorders, acute glaucoma, & acute uveitis. Visual Loss Monocular field loss: cause are glaucoma, retinal detachment, branch retinal artery, optic neuritis, and anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. Refer if with pain or marked redness. Diplopia Double vision. Usually from misalignment. Refer all recent onsets. Ocular examination Snellen: usually measured at 20ft, recorded as test distance/figure. Pupils: poorly reac...