STUDY GUIDE: EXAM 6 – PHARM Fa 2023
Antiretroviral Medications:
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Interactions
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Patient Education
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IV Antibiotics
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Lab tests and timing for Peak and Trough
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Therapeutic Index
Antibiotic Use
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Obtaining Culture & Sensitivity
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Factors contributing to bacterial resistance
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Patient Education
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Importance of finishing all doses
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Possibility of superinfection or opportunistic infection related to antibiotic use
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Allergic reactions
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Factors in determining which medication will be used
Tetracycline
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Contraindications
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Major odd side effect
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Age groups where it may not be given & why
Heparin
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Use
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Labs for monitoring therapeutic dosage
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Reversal Agent
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Effect on DVT
Warfarin
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Use
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Labs for monitoring therapeutic dosage
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Reversal Agent
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Foods that contain this reversal agent
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Length of time until therapeutic effect is achieved
Aspirin
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Use – related to coagulation
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Mechanism of Action
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Patient Education for Side Effects
Fibrinolytics
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Use
