Nr566 final stuvia 2024 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Anti-Androgens - ANSWER Finasteride (Propecia) Leuprolide (Eligard, Lupron, Lupron Depot) Spironolactone (Aldactone) Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) - ANSWER blocks conversion of testosterone to dihydrotesterone Used to tx: -BPH -male pattern baldness 3 months of therapy need to see benefits Stopping, reverses effect w/in 12 months Adverse side effects: - Decreased libido -Impotence dutasteride (Avodart) - ANSWER 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to tx: BPH Can s...

Anti-Androgens - ANSWER Finasteride (Propecia) Leuprolide (Eligard, Lupron, Lupron Depot) Spironolactone (Aldactone) Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) - ANSWER blocks conversion of testosterone to dihydrotesterone Used to tx: -BPH -male pattern baldness 3 months of therapy need to see benefits Stopping, reverses effect w/in 12 months Adverse side effects: - Decreased libido -Impotence dutasteride (Avodart) - ANSWER 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to tx: BPH Can s...

First line drug, dose, route, frequency: Chlamydia (Among Adolescents and Adults) - ANSWER Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID x 7 days ALTERNATIVE: Azithromycin 1000 mg po once Or Levofloxacin 500mg PO daily for 7 days First line drug, dose, route, frequency: Uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis - ANSWER ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose First line drug, dose, route, frequency: Bacterial Vaginosis - ANSWER metronidazole 500 mg BID for 7 days OR Metronidazole gel 0.75%one full applicator (...

Chlamydia treatment first line drug, dose, route and frequency - ANSWER Doxycycline 100 mg PO BID x 7 days or Azithromycin 1000 mg po once Uncomplicated gonorrhea urethritis treatment - ANSWER ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose with or without doxycycline 100 mg 2x days for days Bacterial Vagionosis 1st line Treatment - ANSWER Non pregnant metronidazole 500 mg 2xdays for 7 days pregnant - vaginal metronidazole 2% for 7 days clindamycin 1% for 7 days HSV (herpes simplex virus) 12s...

For treatment of existing osteoporosis, the dose of alendronate - ANSWER 10 mg/day or 70 mg/week Initial dosage for bone less prevention alendronate and risedronate - ANSWER 5 mg/day or 35 mg/week Testosterone replacement therapy - ANSWER Erythrocytosis is a risk; Hgb and Hct levels checked, expect increase first 6 mths, unless Hgb level higher than 17.5 g/dL, Hct higher than 54%, or both suggests overtreatment or occasionally abuse. IM happens more than transdermal. If the Hct is great...

Indication for Azithromycin - ANSWER antibiotic for bacterial infections Use for Azithromycin - ANSWER Macrolide Antibiotic used for uncomplicated urethral, cervical, or rectal infections in adults or adolescents such as: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Urethritis, Canchroid Uses for Erythromycin - ANSWER bacterial infections such as chlamydial infections

Indication for Azithromycin - ANSWER antibiotic for bacterial infections Use for Azithromycin - ANSWER Macrolide Antibiotic used for uncomplicated urethral, cervical, or rectal infections in adults or adolescents such as: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Urethritis, Canchroid Uses for Erythromycin - ANSWER bacterial infections such as chlamydial infections (urethritis, cervicitis) and for pneumonia caused by Mycobacterium pneumoniae. prevent conjunctivitis in newborns

Kava Adverse Effects - ANSWER hepatotoxicity Ginkgo Biloba Adverse Effects - ANSWER stomach upset, headache, dizziness, vertigo, possible seizures and fatalities if you eat the seeds St. Johns Wort Adverse Effects - ANSWER insomnia, vivid dreams, restlessness, anxiety, agitation, irritability, abdominal pain, dry mouth, headache