Midterm Exam
Which weight loss drug is NOT a DEA scheduled drugs?
\u2713 Liraglutide
At what BMI level should bariatric surgery be considered?
\u2713 Bariatric surgery to be considered for BMI of 35 or more
What important baseline data should the NP obtain prior to starting a patient on a drug
for weight-loss?
\u2713 Risk assessment for abuse
\u2713 BMI and weight
\u2713 Cardiovascular risk assessment
What baseline data is NOT needed prior to starting a patient on a drug for weight-loss?
\u2713 Food journal for a month
What are the common adult dose and directions for use of Tetracycline?
\u2713 Total daily dose 1000-2000mg, doses given in divided doses q6 hours
1 \/ 3
What are the common adult dose and directions for use of Amoxicillin?
\u2713 Total daily dose of 750-1750mg, given in divided doses PO q8hrs
What is the common dose and direction for use of Timolol solution?
\u2713 1 drop bid QD
What is the mechanism of action of intranasal Cromolyn?
\u2713 Suppresses release of histamine and inflammatory mediators from mast
cells
How is otomycosis treated?
\u2713 Through cleaning and application of 2% acetic acid solution or antifungal
What is the first line of treatment for acute otitis media?
\u2713 High-dose of amoxicillin
What does Omalizumab treat?
\u2713 Asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis
How do we treat tinea capitis (ringworm on scalp)?
\u2713 Griseofulvin oral solution taken for 6-8 weeks
2 \/ 3
What is the drug of choice for aspergillosis (fungus in lungs)?
\u2713 VORICONAZOLE
a. Fungicidal
b. Also effective against:
c. Candida, C. krusei and C. glabrata
*But ineffective against zygomycotic
What Anthelmintic drug puts a patient at risk for falls due to hypotension?
\u2713 Ivermectin
\u2713 Moxidectin
Which Anthelmintic drug puts a patient at risk for bone marrow suppression and liver
impairment?
\u2713 Albendazole
\u2713 Mebendazole
Besides confirmation of infestation and (-) pregnancy which Anthelmintic is generally
safe to give without baseline data?
\u2713 Pyrantel Pamoate
What are some SEVERE adverse effects of didanosine?
\u2713 Lactic acidosis
\u2713 Severe hepatomegaly w\/steatosis
\u2713 Severe pancreatitis<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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