Intro to Cardiology

Imipenem is a synthetic beta-lactam antibiotic & is currently the most potent, broadest spectrum beta-lactam available. #pharm #meded

Gastric ulcers have a variable response to tx. Duodenal ulcers have a better & more reliable response to H2 blockers & PPIs. #pharm #meded

Ziprasidone (Geodon) is an atypical antipsychotic approved for tx of schizophrenia & bipolar d/o. It is associated with QTc prolongation.

Daily aspirin therapy has been shown in prospective, randomized studies to reduce the incidence of stroke & death in pts who have TIAs.

Beta-blockers are relatively contraindicated in pts w/ peripheral vascular disease (b/c they predispose to peripheral vasoconstriction).

Methyldopa, an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist, decreases BP by decreasing peripheral vascular resistance. It's the DOC for HTN in pregnancy.

ACE inhibitors are 1st line for diabetics who have HTN b/c they slow the progression of diabetic nephropathy. #pharm #meded #medschool

All possible PE patients should get anticoagulation (heparin or LMWH) will testing is pending... do not delay treatment!

1st-line tx for H. pylori-positive individuals w/ peptic ulcer disease = omeprazole + clarithromycin + amoxicillin. #pharm #meded #medicine

Dextromethorphan (Robitussin) is the most common non-opioid agent used for cough. It acts centrally to suppress the medullary cough center.

Constipation is a common AE of opioids. A stool softener (docusate) & a stimulant laxative (senna) can be used to minimize constipation.

What's the 1st line treatment for otitis media? #pharm #meded #paschool #medschool #pharmacology

Certain antibiotics have a predilection for causing C. diff colitis: clindamycin, ampicillin, amoxicillin, & cephalosporins. #pharm #meded

Which of the following is a heparin reversal agent? #pharm #meded #pharmacology #drugs #medicine #medschool

A pt is scheduled for a mitral valve replacement. Which of the following would be recommended for surgical prophylaxis? #pharm #meded

Omeprazole (Prilosec) is a proton pump inhibitor used for peptic ulcer disease & GERD. It can reduce gastric acid secretion by 95%. #pharm