Diabetes
What is the starting dose for Allopurinol?
100 mg
What is the first-line therapy for aspergillosis?
voriconazole
What is the state of sleep where you are physically regenerating
non-REM
What is the goal of therapy for hypertension?
<130/80 mmHg
What is Sarah Beasely’s hair color?
blonde
According to ADA guidelines, what is the pre-diabetic glucose level range?
100-125 mg/dL
Out of the azols, which drug has the least QTc prolongation?
isavuconazole
How many hours of sleep does a newborn require
16-18 hrs
What are some non-pharm/lifestyle approaches to manage hypertension; name at least 3
dash diet, weight loss, sodium reduction, k supplements, limit alcohol
What color did Sarah Beasley dye her hair in high school?
pink
According to ADA guidelines, what is the goal range for fasting glucose levels?
80-130 mg/dL
What are 2 of the species that can cause fungal infections?
Candida “Canada”, Aspergillosis “asparagus”
List at least 5 methods to improve sleep hygiene
avoid extreme temp, do not look at clock/time, avoid daytime napping, no exercise 2-3hrs before bedtime, avoid large meals 2hrs before bed, limit fluid intake to prevent nocturia, avoid caffeine, alc, illicit drugs 4-6 hrs b4, get out of bed at the same time every day, avoid bright and blue light exposure at bedtime, make sure to have bright light exposure during the day
What drugs can you use for pregnant women; name at least 2
methyldopa, nifedipine, labetalol
What is the name of Sarah Beasely’s youngest’s dog’s name? (hint: it's an eboard name)
Autumn
What are the requirements for patients to start on insulin therapy if they have Type 2 diabetes?
Persistent a1c >10%
Which azol do you need to eat the equivalent 3 big-macs for it to be effective?
posaconazole
What are neurotransmitters that promotes wakefulness; name 2
orexin, NE, ACh, 5HT, histamine, glutamate, cortisol
What are some drug classes that can induce hypertension; list at least 3
NSAIDs, steroids, oral contraceptives, nasal decongestants, cocaine, herbal products
What city and state did Sarah Beasley grow up in?
Torrance, CA
What diabetes drug is associated with the development of cholelithiasis?
semaglutide
What are some of the adverse effects of Amphotericin B, list at least 2
nephrotoxicity, electrolyte wasting (K, Mg), fevers, chills, flushing
What onset and maintenance drug does Autumn Nguyen’s grandpa take
Suvorexant
What is the difference between hypertensive emergency compared to hypertensive urgency?
acute end-organ damage
What state did Sarah Beasley move to?
extra point if you get the city
Tennessee
Extra point: Knoxville