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Decks in this class (36)

Antibiotics
What was the first abx introduced...,
How do penicillins work 2,
Penicillins are ____ ____ antibio...
159  cards
Vaccines (intro slides)
Infectious disease remains a majo...,
Define vaccines 2,
Do live attenuated vaccines cause...
35  cards
Vaccinations/ Immunizations
Dtap vaccine is administered to w...,
Explain the dosing series fro dta...,
Tdap vaccine is given to what age...
126  cards
Antibiotics (Info before drugs)
What are antibiotics 1,
Invading bacteria cause 2,
What is the goal of abx therapy 3
35  cards
Pain Management (Intro)
Definition of pain 1,
Pain experience is influenced by ...,
Is pain the same in every person 3
64  cards
Pain Management (Meds)
Define opioid 1,
______ is derived from greek word...,
What are the 4 classes of opioids 3
159  cards
Hematology
How much blood is in the body 1,
List the functions of blood 2,
What of whole blood is plasma 3
83  cards
Anemia
Anemia is major _____ condition a...,
Anemia defined as 2,
What does a cbc measure 3
152  cards
Neoplasms
Define cancer 1,
A neoplasm is characterized by 2,
How does cancer arise 3
87  cards
Basic Cardiac Principles
List 2 functions of the circulato...,
What is the number one cause of d...,
What is the primary role of the c...
140  cards
Medications for heart failure
What is heart failure 1,
Is there a cure for heart failure 2,
What is important to think about ...
163  cards
Cardiac medications & hypertension
What are the 2 types of htn 1,
List some examples of causes of s...,
Htn causes ____ injury leading to...
134  cards
Abx indications
Which abx is used to tx endocardi...,
Which abx is used to tx ent infec...,
What abx are used to tx skin infe...
37  cards
Abx contraindications/ adverse effects
What abx are contraindicated in t...,
What abx are contraindicated in t...,
What abx should be used with caut...
46  cards
Abx overview
What are the 5 mechanisms of acti...,
What abx are associated with bact...,
What abx are associated with prot...
23  cards
Lipid Lowering Medications
Lipid lowering agents lower serum...,
Lipid lowering agents help prevent 2,
How do lipid lowering agents help...
106  cards
Thyroid Medications
What is the largest endocrine gla...,
What 3 hormones are produced from...,
What two hormones produced by the...
77  cards
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
What is the definition of type 1 ...,
Onset of type 1 dm 2,
Prevalence of type 1 dm 3
77  cards
Insulin
What is insulin 1,
Where does activity of insulin pr...,
List 2 actions of insulin 3
77  cards
Oral medications for diabetes
What is a post prandial glucose p...,
What is the goal glucose level fo...,
What is ppg level dependent on 3
86  cards
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (intro)
Type 2 dm accounts for what of al...,
What is type 2 dm 2,
Define carbohydrate metabolism 3
65  cards
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
What of type 2 dm cases are r t o...,
If both parents are type 2 dm the...,
List 10 risk factors of developin...
53  cards
Patho of seizures
Where how do neurotransmitters wo...,
Whether a neuron is inhibitory or...,
3 key points about receptors 3
68  cards
Anticonvulsants
Anticonvulsants aeds are used for...,
What is off label use of anticonv...,
What will happen if a pt abruptly...
73  cards
Urinary Tract Infections
What is the 2nd most common type ...,
What gender do utis occur more fr...,
What is the most common cause of ...
90  cards
Renal Functions (Part 1)
List 9 normal renal functions 1,
What happens to vitamin d without...,
How many lobes are there per kidn...
86  cards
Renal Disorders (Part 2)
List the 3 categories of kidney d...,
Prerenal kidney dysfunction 2,
Intrarenal kidney dysfunction 3
132  cards
Anticoagulants
What is the most common use of an...,
What is the purpose of prophylaxi...,
Prophylaxis of vte with anti coag...
120  cards
Anticoagulants (part 2)
How does warfarin coumadin work 1,
List 5 indications for giving war...,
How long does it take warfarin to...
48  cards
Respiratory System (part 1)
Where do the lungs sit in the body 1,
List 9 parts of lung anatomy 2,
Where does the urt start and end 3
152  cards
Respiratory System (part 2)
What is asthma 1,
List etiology of asthma hint 4 2,
List 6 environmental etiologies o...
132  cards
Gastrointestinal Patho (pptx 1)
List 4 primary function of gi tra...,
List 5 things assessment of gi tr...,
Describe the esophagus 3
85  cards
Disorders of GI function (pptx 1)
List 6 organs located in the ruq ...,
List 6 organs located in the rlq ...,
List 7 organs located in luq of t...
73  cards
Gastrointestinal disorders (pptx 2)
List 10 disorders of the large in...,
What type of muscle makes up the ...,
What type of muscle makes up the ...
84  cards
Gastrointestinal Disorders (pptx 2)
List 2 types of inflammatory bowe...,
What is crohn s disease 2,
What is the most common site for ...
74  cards
Anti-emetic Medications
What is nausea hint 3 1,
What is retching dry heaves hint 2 2,
What is vomiting 3
138  cards

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