PT150
What are the auxiliary labels for fluorouracil? pg 629
For topical use only
Avoid contact with eyes, nose, and mouth
Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding
Avoid sunlight Apply using gloves
What are the auxiliary labels for Tetracycline for treating Acne? pg 618
Do not take with dairy products
Do not take within 4 hours of antacids or iron
Take in an empty stomach
Take with full glass of water
Avoid sunlight
What condition are we treating if we give a patient topical silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene)? pg 624
Burns
Which medications require the patient to be enrolled in the iPLEDGE program? pg 617
Oral Retinoids - Amnesteem, and Claravis
Which classifications of drugs are used to treat Eczema? pg 620
Topical corticosteroids, Topical and Oral calcineurin inhibitors, and Immunosuppressants
T/F - Once a patient has had impetigo, they cannot get it again. pg 627
False - Some patients may have recurrences
What is considered a Natural product? pg 661
Herbs, Vitamins, Minerals and Probiotics
What classification of drugs does Black Cohosh increase the effects of? pg 666
Drugs associated with menopause - Esterified Estrogens, Progesterone
What are the goals of the NCCAM? pg 661
Researching alternative medicine
Training people in CAM techniques
Providing consumer information about CAM therapy
Some patients that have consumed large amounts of cranberry have complained about having which side effects? pg
GI Upset
In what year did the NHIS report that almost 40% of adults in the U.S. use some type of complementary or alternative medicine? pg 661
2007
What is Biofeedback? vocab and pg 669
A CAM method that focuses on helping patients alter involuntary body functions such as heartbeat.
What does practicing Yoga include? pg 668
Physical posturing (flexibility)
Meditation
Breathing Techniques
What is Homeopathic Medicine? vocab
Therapy based on the specific belief that dilutions of medicinal substances that cause a specific symptom can be used to treat an illness that produces the same symptoms
What types of conditions are treated with externally applied Herbal Preparations? pg 667
Bruises, Burns, Skin Irritations, Sore Muscles and Cramps
What is the difference between Complementary and Alternative Medicine? pg 661
Complementary Medicine is used along with traditional Medicine. Alternative Medicine is used instead of or in place of traditional or conventional medicine
If a patient wanted to use a form of alternative medicine to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, what would they consider taking? pg 664
Saw Palmetto
In what country would you best learn about Ayurvedic medicine? pg 669
India
What is Milk Thistle? pg 666 - 667
The Milk Thistle seed is the most commonly used part of the plant. It is used to treat toxic liver damage caused by chemicals, and can be administered intravenously to treat mushroom poisoning
What are the Trade names for OTC clotrimazole? pg 626
Lamisil AF