Pharmacology
This class of medication is the first-line treatment of type 2 diabetes.
What are biguanides?
This remedy is commonly indicated for clingy, weepy patients who desire consolation and often have symptoms worse in warm rooms.
What is pulsatilla?
This botanical, commonly used for anxiety and insomnia, carries a risk of hepatotoxicity and has been associated with liver failure.
What is piper methysticum?
This rheumatologic condition is associated with anti-CCP antibodies and morning stiffness lasting greater than one hour.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
This life-threatening allergic reaction may present with hypotension, wheezing, urticaria, and angioedema.
What is anaphylaxis?
Warfarin exerts its anticoagulant effect by inhibiting this.
What is vitamin K?
This remedy is commonly indicated for right-sided complaints that move left, loquacity, jealousy, and symptoms worse after sleep.
What is Lachesis?
This antidepressant botanical is contraindicated in patients taking cyclosporine due to CYP3A4 induction and risk of transplant rejection.
What is Hypericum perforatum?
This diagnosis should be suspected in a patient with chronic widespread pain, fatigue, nonrestorative sleep, and normal inflammatory markers.
What is Fibromyalgia?
This life-threatening complication of chest trauma presents with hypotension, tracheal deviation, and unilateral absent breath sounds.
What is a tension pneumothorax?
This antibiotic class is associated with QT prolongation, tendon rupture, and risk of aortic aneurysm rupture
What are fluoroquinolones?
This remedy is classically associated with irritability, Type-A personalities, and digestive complaints aggravated by stress
What is Nux Vomica?
This adaptogenic mushroom contains triterpenes and beta-glucans and is commonly used for immune modulation.
What is Ganoderma lucidum?
This diagnosis should be suspected in a patient with proximal muscle weakness, heliotrope rash, and elevated creatine kinase.
What is dermatomyositis?
Daily Double: A patient with stable angina should not take nitroglycerin if they have taken this drug in the last 24 hours due to severe hypotension.
What is Sildenafil or Tadalafil?
This antibiotic class should generally be avoided in pregnancy due to effects on fetal teeth and bone development.
What are tetracyclines?
This remedy is often considered in neurologic complaints involving weakness, trembling, ptosis, and symptoms improved by continued motion.
What is Gelsemium?
This nootropic herb should be avoided with warfarin due to increased bleeding risk.
What is ginkgo biloba?
Daily Double: A patient with jaw claudication, scalp tenderness, and elevated ESR should immediately be started on this medication class before biopsy confirmation.
What are corticosteroids?
The Glasgow Coma Scale assesses these three neurologic domains:
What are eye-opening, verbal response, and motor response?
Daily Double: This antiarrhythmic medication is associated with pulmonary fibrosis, thyroid dysfunction, and corneal deposits.
Extra 200 points for the name of the corneal deposits.
What is amiodarone?
What is vortex keratopathy?
This remedy is associated with exhaustion, trembling weakness, and ailments after loss of fluids.
What is China officinalis?
This botanical used in menopausal symptom management contains triterpene glycosides and has potential hepatotoxicity concerns.
What is actaea racemosa?
This endocrine disorder presents with hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, and hypernatremia.
What is primary aldosteronism (Conn syndrome)?
This oxygen delivery device is preferred in COPD patients who require controlled FiO₂ administration.
What is a venturi mask?