Heart of the Matter (Cardiology)
A consistent amount of leafy greens in the diet is required when taking this medication, which requires frequent INR monitoring.
What is warfarin (Coumadin)?
This macrolide, discovered in Yugoslavia in 1980, is often dosed in 5 day paks.
What is azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-Pak)?
Induction immunosuppression is given at the time of transplantation to prevent rejection as a bridge to maintenance therapy, and the regimen is composed of monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies + this class of medications?
What are steroids?
This H2RA in the top 300 has indications for GERD and indigestion/heartburn, is available over the counter, and has a rare but serious side effect of SJS.
What is famotidine (Pepcid)?
This lab value has a normal range of 7-18, measures a a waste product formed when the body breaks down protein, and sounds like a hamburger should be on it.
What is blood urea nitrogen (BUN)?
This endocrine disorder involves an overactive gland in the neck and decreased TSH levels.
What is hyperthyroidism?
This type of cancer is the most commonly diagnosed in the United States.
What is breast cancer?
This medication is a second-generation antipsychotic that is one of only two medication in the Top 300 list beginning with the letter Q.
What is quetiapine (Seroquel)?
High risk? High intensity. These TWO statin drugs can be used for high intensity statin therapy.
What are atorvastatin and rosuvastatin?
This medication in the IV formulation can be used for empiric MRSA coverage, but the oral formulation is only indicated for C. diff.
What is vancomycin?
Sildenafil, vardenafil, and tadalafil are all inhibitors of this enzyme that breaks down cyclic GMP.
What is phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5)?
A loop diuretic, the brand name of this medication sounds similar to a type of laser eye surgery.
What is furosemide or Lasix?
Defined as the accumulation of lymph fluid in peritoneal cavity, this disease state is clinically detected when > 1.5 L.
What is ascites?
[Cardiac output X systemic vascular resistance =] is the formula used to calculate this vital sign.
What is blood pressure?
This common OTC medication must be given when a patient is on 5-fluorouracil, and is often included in a prenatal regimen for expecting mothers.
What is folic acid (folate)?
Loxapine is this generation of antipsychotic.
No, this isn't a small falsehood. This diagnosis comes with an irregularly irregular rhythm.
What is atrial fibrillation (AFib)?
Carbapenem, carbapenem, carbapenem. All of the drugs in this class cover Pseudomonas aeruginosa, except for this one.
What is ertapenem?
This disease state can be categorized as stress, urge, or overflow and may be worsened by diuretics, alcohol use, and spicy or acidic foods.
What is urinary incontinence?
Don't take this medication with a past medical history of stroke. This once daily P2Y12 inhibitor has a high bleeding risk.
What is prasugrel (Effient)?
Creon, a type of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, is dosed based on units of this component of the medication.
What is lipase?
Heparin is an anticoagulant that targets this protein in the blood.
What is antithrombin III?
The number of cells required to clinically diagnose a tumor, also approximately 1/5th of Donald Trump's net worth according to Forbes.
What is 1 billion?
This medication is an antidepressant that can also be used for smoking cessation but is contraindicated in patients with a past medical history of anorexia or bulimia.
What is bupropion (Wellbutrin)?
Heart failure is like Greek architecture, there are pillars everywhere. There are four pillars in HFrEF including vasodilators, MRAs, SGLT2 inhibitors, and this class of medications.
What are beta-blockers?
This effort by healthcare professionals aims to reduce antibiotic resistance, improve patient outcomes, and decrease unnecessary costs.
What is antimicrobial stewardship?
A majority of STIs are bacterial and can be treated by one dose of antibiotics. However, this lifelong infection is actually viral, and is often treated with valacyclovir.
What is Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)?
Three of the four DOACs target factor Xa. However, this DOAC is a direct thrombin inhibitor and should be kept in the original container.
What is dabigatran (Pradaxa)?
In cases of severe hyperkalemia (>7), this medication is used to protect the heart from the potentially harmful effects of elevated potassium.
What is calcium gluconate?
Anaphylaxis is a type I hypersensitivity reaction commonly treated with epinephrine, and is mediated by this type of antibodies.
What is IgE?
Common side effects of medications include nausea and vomiting, and when induced by chemotherapy, these side effects are often treated with this 5-HT3 antagonist.
What is ondansetron (Zofran)?
This monoamine is increased in schizophrenia and is also known as the "feel good neurotransmitter."
What is dopamine?
This abnormal heart rhythm occurs when the upper chambers of the heart beat too rapidly, and has a sawtooth appearance on an ECG.
What is atrial flutter?
This gram-positive antibiotic is often used for MRSA and VRE, but cannot be used for infections in the lungs due to inactivation by pulmonary surfactant.
What is daptomycin (Cubicin)?
This hormone, sometimes referred to as vasopressin, is synthesized in the hypothalamus, induces expression of aquaporins in the collecting duct, and increases renal water reabsorption.
What is antidiuretic hormone?
This generic medication, which is only FDA approved for BPH, has a brand name that sounds like the a famous Progressive agent.
What is tamsulosin (Flomax)?
H. pylori, H. pylori, give me clarithromycin triple therapy..? This PPI is included in a Prevpac for treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection.
What is lansoprazole (Prevacid)?
Antifreeze is typically used in automobiles or HVAC units, but when ingested by humans, this toxic alcohol causes significant damage to the kidneys and other organs.
What is ethylene glycol?
This four-stage system is used to classify Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma based on involvement of the lymph nodes, disease spreading, and symptoms. It is also the home of the University of Michigan.
What is Ann Arbor staging?
For adults with bipolar disorder, this serum level should be between 0.60-0.80 mmol/L. It is also the name of a type of ion battery used in some electronics.
What is lithium?