TCA patient education
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orthostatic hypotension
Patients should be informed that they can minimize orthostatic hypotension
by moving slowly when assuming an upright posture. In addition, patients
should be instructed to sit or lie down if symptoms (dizziness,
lightheadedness) occur
Anticholinergic effects
sedation - advised to avoid hazardous activities if sedation is prominent
, EKG
Risk for suicide
adverse effects of androgen therapy
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Virilization in women,girls and boys- most common complication
premature epiphyseal closure ( radiographic exam should be done of wrist
and hand every 6 months),
hepatotoxicity,
effect cholesterol levels(increase LDL and decrease HDL),
promote growth of prostate cancer -contraindicated for med dx
w/prostate cancer)
edema,
risk for abuse,
risk for thromboembolic events
Cholinesterase inhibitors side effects
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dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, weight loss, falls d/t bradycardia,
N/V/D, insomnia
What is the dietary supplement act of 1994 (DSHEA)?
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, Categorizes botanical products (herbal supplements), vitamins, minerals as
dietary (food) supplements rather than drugs. By classifying products as
dietary supplements the DSHEA excepts them from undergoing FDA
scrutiny and approval before marketing. DSHEA does impose restrictions
with labeling. All herbal products must be labeled as dietary supplements.
First line treatment for chlamydia for adults and adolescents
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azithromycin 1 G PO or doxycycline 100 mg PO BID for 7 days
An erection lasting longer than what is an medical emergency
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4 hours
Bromocriptine - how to manage side effects?
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to minimize adverse effects, dosage should be low initially then gradually
increased
Lithium drug-drug interactions
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NSAIDS, diuretics, and anticholinergic drugs
Which sleep medication would help patients fall asleep if they don't have trouble
staying asleep?
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zolpidem (ambien), zapelon (sonata), ramelteon (rozerem), triazolam
(halcion)
First line treatment for bacterial vaginosis (BV)
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Metronidazole 500 mg PO BID X 7 days
side effects of progestin's
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Spotting, amenorrhea, breakthrough bleeding, inconsistent cycle length,
variations in volume and duration of monthly flow
Outpatient treatment with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
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orthostatic hypotension
Patients should be informed that they can minimize orthostatic hypotension
by moving slowly when assuming an upright posture. In addition, patients
should be instructed to sit or lie down if symptoms (dizziness,
lightheadedness) occur
Anticholinergic effects
sedation - advised to avoid hazardous activities if sedation is prominent
, EKG
Risk for suicide
adverse effects of androgen therapy
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Virilization in women,girls and boys- most common complication
premature epiphyseal closure ( radiographic exam should be done of wrist
and hand every 6 months),
hepatotoxicity,
effect cholesterol levels(increase LDL and decrease HDL),
promote growth of prostate cancer -contraindicated for med dx
w/prostate cancer)
edema,
risk for abuse,
risk for thromboembolic events
Cholinesterase inhibitors side effects
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dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, weight loss, falls d/t bradycardia,
N/V/D, insomnia
What is the dietary supplement act of 1994 (DSHEA)?
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, Categorizes botanical products (herbal supplements), vitamins, minerals as
dietary (food) supplements rather than drugs. By classifying products as
dietary supplements the DSHEA excepts them from undergoing FDA
scrutiny and approval before marketing. DSHEA does impose restrictions
with labeling. All herbal products must be labeled as dietary supplements.
First line treatment for chlamydia for adults and adolescents
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azithromycin 1 G PO or doxycycline 100 mg PO BID for 7 days
An erection lasting longer than what is an medical emergency
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4 hours
Bromocriptine - how to manage side effects?
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to minimize adverse effects, dosage should be low initially then gradually
increased
Lithium drug-drug interactions
, Give this one a try later!
NSAIDS, diuretics, and anticholinergic drugs
Which sleep medication would help patients fall asleep if they don't have trouble
staying asleep?
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zolpidem (ambien), zapelon (sonata), ramelteon (rozerem), triazolam
(halcion)
First line treatment for bacterial vaginosis (BV)
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Metronidazole 500 mg PO BID X 7 days
side effects of progestin's
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Spotting, amenorrhea, breakthrough bleeding, inconsistent cycle length,
variations in volume and duration of monthly flow
Outpatient treatment with pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
