Midterm Study Guide 2024 Updates

Treatment of CAP in pregnancy {Ans: PCN and erythromycin}Penicillin Prescribing in pregnant patients {Ans: Category B during pregnancy No 2nd or 3rd-trimester fetal risk Amoxicillin is safe for use while breastfeeding.}Phentermine On-going monitoring needs with long-term use {Ans: Cardiac assessment: monitor for increased HR, increased BP These drugs should only be used short term, 3 months or less}Budesonide Risks of use in children {Ans: risk of slowing rate of growth in children (for allergic rhinitis)}HIV Medications What does an increase in CD4 T-cell indicate? {Ans: Patients HIV status is improving, and they are becoming less immunocompromised viral load is decreasing}When to prescribe an intranasal glucocorticoid {Ans: Seasonal & Perennial Rhinitis}