Immunology
Name the 5 types of immunoglobulin
IgG, IgA, IgD, IgE, IgM
What is the name of the gram-negative bacteria that causes many GI diseases?
H. pylori
What is the medical term for itchiness?
Pruritus
What drug is a Z-Pak?
Azithromycin dihydrate
What is the biggest cause of non-adherence?
Cost of medication
What is the name of the gene-modifying technique that contributes to the ability to make millions of different antibodies even to things the body has never encountered?
Splicing or Genetic Recombination
Name 3 symptoms of liver failure
yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)
GI bleeding
loss of appetite
encephalopathy
fatigue
pruritus
What is the medical term for skin or mucous membrane redness?
Erythema
Brand name for metolazone
Zaroxolyn
How long should patient information records be kept?
2 years
Secondary (spleen and lymph nodes)
What is the number of weeks that constitutes chronic diarrhea?
more than 4 weeks
What is melena?
tarry or black feces
Ritalin
Methylin
Metadate
Concerta
Quillichew
Quillivant
If a person says one thing, but sends a contradicting message non-verbally, the receiver is more likely to trust which message?
Non-verbal
What does MHC do in the immune system?
Acts as a platform for antigen presentation in adaptive immunity
What is the term for a collection of cholesterol deposits that show up on the skin often associated with hyperlipidemia?
Xanthomas
What is urticaria?
Hives
Name 1 drug that can cause a disulfiram-type reaction when alcohol is taken at the same time
metronidazole, tinidazole, cephamandole, latamoxef, cefoperazone, cefmenoxime, and furazolidone
Patients are considered adherent if they take ____% of their medications correctly?
80%
What is a primary immunodeficiency disorder that prevents affected individuals from making antibodies and requires them to rely on lifelong immunoglobulin replacement therapy for survival?
X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia
What class of drugs is most likely to cause Steven's Johnson Syndrome? (be specific)
Antibacterial sulfa drugs
Bactrim
What is the term for fat buildup in an organ, usually the liver?
steatosis
What drug is indicated for adjunctive therapy in tx of a peptic ulcer, IBS, neurogenic bladder/bowel disorders, biliary or renal colic and other gastric hyperspasmodic or hypersecretory disorders, rhinitis, anti-cholinesterase poisoning, and parksonism? (HINT: Comes in 0.125mg and 0.375mg ER)
Hyoscyamine sulfate
(Levsin, Levbid, Anaspaz, Hyomax)
Name 3 things that should be included in patient counseling on a drug.
Name (generic), intended use and expected action
Route, dosage form, dosage and administration
schedule
Special directions for preparation, storage or
administration
Precautions to be observed while taking along with
common side effects, how to avoid or action required if
they occur
Techniques for self monitoring of drug therapy
Potential interactions or therapeutic contraindications
What to do if you miss a dose and refill information