641e Midterm Study Guide Questions With Solutions 2024

(antibiotics that) inhibit bacterial protein synthesis {Ans: -aminoglycoside -tetracyclines -fluoroquinolones}low dose heparin {Ans: -5000 units BID -does not require aPTT monitoring}polypharmacy (side effects) {Ans: -hallucinations -appetite alterations -tiredness, decreased alertness, AMS -weakness, falls -dizziness -skin rashes -anxiety, excitability}atrial netriuretic peptide {Ans: acts acutely to reduce plasma volume by at least 3 mechanisms: increased renal excretion of salt and water, vasodilation, and increased vascular permeability.}Pseudomembranous colitis {Ans: Clindamycin, ampicillin, cephalosporins (C. diff)}CVA (risk factors) {Ans: HTN, HLD, DM, Smoking, FHx CVA, Hx TIA/CVA, AFib}