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MN650 FINAL STUDY GUIDE EXAM
Question :Ginseng
Correct answer:Modulates blood glucose levels by improving
β-cell function and enhancing insulin sensitivity
Question :Saw palmetto
Correct answer:Utilized for improving urinary
production/health, especially with BPH
Question :Valerian tea
Correct answer:Used for relaxation
Question :Antibiotics
Correct answer:Needed promptly for immunocompromised
patients such as diabetics and HIV/AIDS patients, and those who sustained a human/animal bite
Question :Alternative ABX treatments
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Correct answer:Used for PCN allergy when a patient has an
animal bite
Question :Animal bite care
Correct answer:Includes thorough cleaning and possible
debridement
Question :Organism of animal bites
Correct answer:Includes Pasteurella, Fusobacterium,
Streptococci aureus, etc.
Question :Appropriate response to sepsis
Correct answer:Includes crystalloid fluids and appropriate use
of antibiotics
Question :Common STI treatment
Correct answer:Includes Herpes, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia
Question :Beta blockers
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Correct answer:May cause bradycardia if over prescribed,
especially in those on HTN therapy or taken as an ophthalmic solution
Question :Heparin drug monitoring
Correct answer:Includes ptt/pt; Serial anti-factor Xa
assessment for dose adjustment should be considered for all pregnant women receiving low molecular weight heparin
Question :INR level
Correct answer:Best time to draw for patients on coumadin is
usually in the morning in the hospital for dose adjustments
Question :Higher doses of coumadin
Correct answer:May be required in certain populations, even
though the usual starting dose is 5mg
Question :Aspirin toxicity symptoms
Correct answer:Should be understood
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Question :Simultaneous use of coumadin and heparin
Correct answer:Done in the hospital setting, important to
understand and educate patients
Question :Antibiogram
Correct answer:Used to understand antibiotic resistance
patterns
Question :Vitamin B6 supplementation
Correct answer:Necessary during isoniazid (INH) therapy to
prevent peripheral neuropathy
Question :Antifungal medications
Correct answer:Can cause hepatotoxicity, monitor relevant
labs
Question :Antibiotics interfering with birth control
Correct answer:Should be understood, along with
management strategies