Nr566 week 5 stuvia 2024 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Regarding osteoporosis, what are the two SERM drugs? - ANSWER -Tamoxifen -Raloxifene Tamoxifen is a good drug because it protects against osteoporosis, but what is it's downside? - ANSWER -Higher risk for cancer -Higher risk for blood clots What is the the awesome benefit of Tamoxifen other than bone health? - ANSWER -Promotes good blood lipid levels What are the 3 main benefits of hormone therapy? - ANSWER -suppression of vasomotor symptoms -prevention of urogenital atrophy -p...

Chlamydia - ANSWER Doxycycline 100mg PO BID x7 days Chlamydia - ANSWER Doxycycline 100mg PO BID x7 days Uncomplicated gonoccal urethritis - ANSWER Ceftriaxone, 500 mg IM once (if chlamydia infection is excluded) Ceftriaxone, 500mg IM once + Doxycycline 100mg PO 2 times a day x 7 days (if chlamydia infection has not been excluded) Uncomplicated gonoccal urethritis - ANSWER Ceftriaxone, 500 mg IM once (if chlamydia infection is excluded) Ceftriaxone, 500mg IM once + Doxycycline 100m...

Seizure medications work through 5 mechanisms including: - ANSWER Stop sodium influx Stop Calcium influx Promote potassium efflux Antagonize glutamate Potentiate Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Common adverse effects if Phenytoin (Dilantin) level >20mcg/mL include: - ANSWER Nystagmus Sedation Ataxia (staggering gait) Diplopia (double vision) Cognitive impairment