Neurology
Kick back and relax with this division of the autonomic nervous system that produces the body’s "rest and digest" response.
What is the Parasympathetic Nervous System?
Used for rescue from an opioid overdose
What is naloxone?
How much sodium are patients restricted to per day in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF)?
What is ≤ 2 grams or 2,000 mg?
This class of OTC medications, including omeprazole and lansoprazole, is used for long-term management of GERD and works by reducing stomach acid production.
What are proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)?
This second-generation antihistamine is commonly used to treat seasonal allergies without causing significant drowsiness.
What is loratadine?
Come on get happy with this neurotransmitter that is often targeted by antidepressant medications to help improve patient's moods.
What is serotonin?
Which severe impairment state would you AVOID use of Morphine, Codeine and Meperidine
What is severe renal impairment?
Before switching to sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) from an ACEi or ARB what must happen first?
What is “Wash out” for 36 hours prior to Entresto?
No provider, no problem! With this recently approved (7/13/2023) over-the-counter contraceptive, patients who wish to prevent pregnancy can do so reliably but just taking one pill a day!
What is the Opill?
This over-the-counter pain reliever can be used under veterinary guidance in dogs, but can cause fatal liver failure in cats due to an inability to break down the drug. What drug is it?
What is tylenol/acetaminophen?
While it’s not quite as big as an elephant, this region of the brain is typically the first to start showing memory deficits in Alzheimer's disease.
What is the Hippocampus?
DMARD stands for
Disease-Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drugs
Electrical conduction of the heart begins where?
What is Sinoatrial node?
This decongestant, found in Sudafed, can relieve nasal congestion but is stored behind the pharmacy counter due to its potential for misuse.
What is pseudoephedrine?
9-year-old Anakin Skywalker may bring balance to the force, as long as he gets this meningococcal conjugate vaccine. (end)
What is Star Wars: The Phantom Menactra?
Hold your breath and suck in your gut, because this tiny space is located between the presynaptic terminal and postsynaptic neuron where communication occurs through the release and reception of neurotransmitters.
What is the Synapse? (Synaptic Cleft)
Which medication for gout cannot be used as monotherapy and should always be used with a Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor?
What is Lesinurad?
For long acting nitrates in recurrent angina, what is usually done to prevent the development of tolerance in dosage forms other than the extended release tablets and transdermal patches?
What is Nitrate free interval?
Wow what incredible patient access! This bill created the class of over-the-counter drugs and was sponsored by two senators who were pharmacists. What is the name of the bill?
What is the Durham-Humphrey amendment?
PL is a 41-year-old male with a history of intravenous drug use (IVDU). He presents to the emergency department (ED) today with lower back pain and chills. PL states he has never had surgery on his back, and he denies taking antibiotics in the past month. Vitals are taken in the ED and reveal a fever (39°C); however, PL is otherwise hemodynamically stable.
Blood cultures are obtained, and he is sent for an MRI which reveals vertebral osteomyelitis. What is the most appropriate empiric antibiotic therapy for PL while you await culture data?
What is Intravenous (IV) vancomycin PLUS cefepime (Maxipime)?
There’s always a silver lining with this class of antipsychotic medications known to cause adverse metabolic side effects such as weight gain, diabetes, and dyslipidemia.
What are second-generation antipsychotics? (Atypical antipsychotics)
Which drug induced allergic skin reaction results in skin detachment >30% of the body?
What is TENS?
What is subset II of acute decompensated heart failure?
What is Pulmonary congestion?
This antacid combination, often found in Tums, provides quick relief for heartburn by neutralizing stomach acid.
What is calcium carbonate?
Jack Black takes a gig at a private elementary school teaching kids the values of rock n’ roll, guitar shredding, and this non-depolorizing muscular blocker. (end)
What is School of Rocuronium?