SELF CARE FINAL EXAM (block 3)

BRAND/GENERIC

100

LiceMD

Dimethicone 100% Gel

200

Vitamin K upper limit

NOT ESTABLISHED

300

What drugs AND dose should be in prenatal vitamins?

Iron= 15-30mg

Folic Acid= 0.6-1.0mg

400

Rid

Pyrethring 0.17-0.33%, piperonyl butoxide 2-4%

500

Duofilm

Salicylic acid! (patch or liquid)

MOAs

100

Permethrin (Nix) MOA

Synthetic pyrethroid, blocks nerve impulse transmissions to paralyze and kill lice

200

Cryotherapy MOA (both nitrous and dimethyl ether are same)

Keratolytic (ischemic necrosis of keratinocytes)

Irritant (causes immune response)

300

How many time zones traveled does melatonin help with jet lag? More effective in eastward or westward?

5 or more time zones, more effective in eastward travel

400

Ivermectin MOA

Binds to glutamate-gated Cl channels in nerve and muscle cells, increase in Cl permeability, hyper-polarization and DEATH

500

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) MOA

WHAT IS

Water soluble vitamin, cofactor for enzyme

Necessary for heme production and metabolism of homocysteine

INDICATIONS

100

Butterbur Indication

Allergic rhinitis and migraine prevention

200

Alpha-lipoic acid indication

Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (NOT GLUCOSE)

300

Vitamin A Symptoms Treated (3)

WHAT IS

-Vitamin A Deficiency

-Xerophthalmia (dry eye)

-Nyctalopia (night blindness)

400

CoQ10 indication

Cardiovascular conditions (HF, HTN, cardiomyopathy), Migraine prevention, Reduction of statin associated adverse effects

500

Licemeister Comb indication

HEAD lice and NITS

SIDE EFFECTS

100

What block 3 drugs are CI in ragweed/chrysanthemum allergies?

Milk thistle, butterbur, feverfew, pyrethrins (rid) (technically caution)

200

What vitamins/supplements can cause kidney stones?

Calcium, VitC, VidD

300

What complementary medicines have an effect on coagulation? (ie warfarin interaction, platelet effects, ect)

GlucosamineChondroitin (warfarin), Garlic (antiplatelet), Fish oil (bleed risk), CoQ10 (vitK like effects), Probably st johns wort

400

Vitamin E Side effects (2)

WHAT IS

-Increase risk of cardiovascular effects at high, chronic doses (except w/ alzheimers)

-Antagonize VitK function

500

Cryotherapy side effects (5)

Pain

Blistering or black dots

Scarring/hypo-hyperpigmentation

Tendon damage/Nerve damage

Killing healthy tissue around wart

PROS/CONS

100

What is B12 found in and what is required for its metabolism?

WHAT IS

ANIMAL meats and stomach acid

200

Who do we caution use in cryotherapy products?

Diabetics, peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and immunocompromised patients

300

Best products for lice in pregnancy/breastfeeding?

DIMETHICONE, Nuvo method

400

Drug interactions of chasteberry

WHAT IS 

Interference with hormonal therapy/ oral contraceptives

Interactions with dopamine drugs (antipsychotics, metoclopramide, and dopamine agonists/antagonists)

500

Calcium drug interactions (ALL OF THEM)

Fe,Zn,Mg (2hr separation)

Al containing antacids, Phosphates, Cholestyramine (2hr separation)

H2RAs, PPIs (switch to CaCitrate)

Levothyroxine (4hr separation)

Tetracyclines and Fluoroquinolones (2hrs before or 6hrs after)