PC 707 MODULE 1 -9 EXAMS PACKAGE - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

PC 707 Module 2 Exam - Questions and Answers The Cephalosporin drug class: -beta-lactam -interferes with cell wall synthesis (just like PCN) -bactericidal -often resistant to beta-lactamases -5 generations 1st generation cephalosporins -cephalexin (Keflex) -cefadroxil (Duricef) -cefazolin (Ancef) ...

PC 707 Module 3 Exam - Questions and Answers What is traveler's diarrhea? -bacterial or parasitic -usually lasts 2-3 days -self limiting usually -only treat if severely ill, high fever, or lasts >7 days What treatment options are available for travelers diarrhea? -if bacterial--first line is n...

PC 707 Module 4 Exam - Cardiac Q & A Coenzyme Q-10 in the treatment of lipids: -potential link with decrease in coenzyme Q10 & heart failure--may be a predictor of mortality* -statins decrease conenzyme-Q10 levels--which are also in muscle tissue--could be a casual link to statin induced myopathy*...

PC 707 Module 5 Exam - Pain Q & A What qualifies for using medications for prophylactic headache treatment? -more than 2 a month -headache lasting >24 hours -headaches more than 3 days of the month and causing significant life impact -using abortive medications more than >2 a week -using abo...

PC 707 Module 6 Exam - Respiratory & ENT Q & A What are peak flow readings? -measures amount of expelled air (Liters/minute) -this is an important tool for asthmatics to use in order to determine when to use their SABA or when to seek help* -part of the asthma action plan monitoring system* If usi...

PC 707 Module 7 Exam - CNS Q & A Bipolar: -consists of fluctuations between depression & mania -increased risk of suicide -need to refer to psychiatrist* -medications used: Lithium, anticonvulsants, atypical antipsychotics What is the gold standard treatment for bipolar disorder? -Lithium What are...

PC 707 Module 8 Exam - Endocrine Q& A If all of a sudden a patient who was previously in euthyroid state becomes symptomatic, what is important to check for? -medication adherence -review how they take the medication -potentially other drug interactions -some questions to ask---> -are they preg...

PC 707 Module 9 Exam - Dermatology, Ophthalmic, Otic Q & A Acne Vulgaris: -common chronic skin condition caused by the bacteria P. Acnes -non-inflammatory (closed & open comedones) -inflammatory (erythematous papules, pustules, nodules, cysts) What factors might be exacerbate acne outbreaks? -cert...