DIABETES Meds
A patient with type 2 diabetes will be on what medication(s)?
oral hypoglycemic, and insulin if oral hypoglycemic is not working
Xanthine Derivatives, Anticholinergic, SABA & LABA
This disease is caused by hyperthyroidism and presents with a goiter, bulging eyes, and thick red skin on shins.
Grave's Disease
Cushing's syndrome is.....
When the pituitary gland produces excessive ACTH with subsequent hyper-cortisolism (hyperfunction)
Sulfanylureas have what suffix?
-ide
Which medication stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas and has an increased risk of hypoglycemia when exercising?
Sulfanylureas
Whats the difference between Mucolytics and Expectorants?
Mucolytics have decreased viscosity of respiratory secretions while Expectorants facilitate production & clearance of mucous.
Abdominal pain is the primary symptom along with some left side tenderness on lower abdomen
Diverticular Disease
This condition is a diagnosis of exclusion from other GI diagnoses? Can be seen with passing of mucus in the stool
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
Whats the difference between bacteriocidal and bacteriostatic?
Bacteriocidal kills the bacteria while bacteriostatic prevents the growth of bacteria.
What is the function of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter inhibitors?
Causes kidneys to remove sugar thru urine
Sudafed belongs to this group of pulmonary medications which stimulates a1 agonists that are located in smooth muscle in nasal vasculature?
Decogestants
Malabsorption is defined as _______ and is the most common cause is ______?
reduced internal absorption & inadequate nutrition, Celiac Disease
How can you differentiate between pericarditis and narrowing of the aorta?
High BP in the arms and low BP in the legs
This drug can cause suicidal behaviors?
Leukotrine Inhibitors
This medication is used early in the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus?
DPP 4s inhibitors
Glucocorticoids control inflammation and mediated bronchospasm in COPD and asthma patients. What are possible side effects of this drug class?
osteoporosis, skin breakdown, muscle wasting, cataracts, and glaucoma
This disease is categorized hypofunction of the adrenal cortex?
Addison's Disease
This condition is a disruption in the gastrointestinal mucosa and associated pain with it can be relieved by _____?
Peptic Ulcer Disease, relieved by eating
Atrovent, which is an Anti-cholinergic drug, is the drug of choice in COPD patients. What is the action of this drug?
Blocks parasympathetic stimulation, promoting bronchodilation
This type of insulin medication has it's peak at 2 hours thru this method of administration?
Regular Acting Injectable Insulin
What is the common medical management for a patient with stable COPD?
LABA and/or anti-cholinergic with inhaled corticosteroid
How do you differentiate between an aortic aneurysm, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and a cerebral aneurysm?
Aortic is usually symptomatic, abdominal cause pulsations near the navel, cerebral stiff neck, seizure, LOC, and double vision.
There are 3 types of JRA. What are they and which one affects less than 5 joints with asymmetrical joint movement?
Polyarticular, Systemic, Oligoarticular
Oligoarticular
What is the definition of cachexia?
A general state of ill health involving marked weight loss and muscle loss.