Nr566 Week 2 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

High Risk Patient for Didanosine {Ans: -approved for children 2+ and >20kg -older patients have higher risk for pancreatitis -pancreatitis risk is higher in pt with hx of alcoholism and use of IV pentamidine}Adverse Effects for Moxidectin {Ans: -flu like symptoms of the Mazotti Respose associated with the death of the microfilariae during the first week -other adverse effects mirror those of Ivermectin}Diagnostics and Monitoring for antihelmintics {Ans: -goal is to eradicate parasitic worm -infection -monitor liver enzymes and blood counts -eye exams for ivermectin and moxidectin -Mazzoti reactions can be tx with antihistamines and NSAIDs -adequate hydration is important}Pyrantel Pamoate {Ans: alternative to mebendazole or albendazole for hookworm or pinworm}Which HIV medications are safe during pregnancy? {Ans: -Didanosine, emtricitabine, tenofovir have less risk -lamifudine, stavudine, and zidovudine is higher risk}Treatment for tines pedis (athlete's foot) {Ans: Topical ketaconazole (antifungal) Terbinafine}