Heart to Heart
Name two signs or symptoms of an acute CHF exacerbation.
SOB, JVD, peripheral edema
Which two medications are included in a DuoNeb to treat COPD?
Albuterol & ipratropium
Which neurotransmitter is most commonly targeted in first line treatment for anxiety and depression?
Serotonin
Name two common side effects of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic.
Hypoglycemia, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Where do loop diuretics have their effect in the body?
Loop of Henle in the kidney
Why is it helpful to use a spacer on an inhaler?
Allows more medicine to be delivered to the lungs and reduces side effects in the mouth/throat
Explain the difference between an epileptic and non-epileptic seizure.
A seizure is only considered epileptic if no triggering cause can be identified.
How does type 1 differ from type 2 diabetes?
Pancreas often does not make insulin in T1DM, while there is cellular resistance to circulating insulin in T2DM.
Side effect of certain beta-blockers in patients with lung disease
Bronchospasm
What complication might develop if a patient using inhaled steroids does not rinse their mouth after each use?
Thrush (oral candidiasis)
What is it important to screen children and adolescents for when taking SSRIs or SNRIs?
Suicidal thoughts
Supplement given to patient’s taking methotrexate for IBD or chemo
Folic acid
Which medication used to treat high triglycerides can increase the effectiveness of blood thinners such as warfarin?
Fibrates
Name three tips or techniques which might help a patient with medication adherence.
Pill organizers, involving friends/family/home health to help dispense medications, ensure patient has home delivery for meds or access to transportation to pharmacy, educate patient on their conditions and medications
Which anti-seizure medication has been associated with Steven-Johnson Syndrome?
Phenytoin
Name two contraindications to NSAID use.
Peptic ulcer disease, renal disease, anticoagulation use
Unique early sign of digoxin toxicity
Visual disturbances (blurry vision, halos around lights, altered color perception with yellow-green tint)
How do antiviral medications work (broadly speaking)?
Prevent viruses from reproducing and aim to suppress their spread long enough to allow the body’s immune system to kill them
Name two extrapyramidal symptoms which have been associated with first-generation antipsychotics.
Acute dystonia, Parkinsonism, akathisia, tardive dyskinesia
Class of oral diabetes medication known to cause hypoglycemia
Insulin secretagogues (sulfonylureas, meglitidines)