Communication Principles Quiz

Clinical Capsules Online Course Summary

• Dermatology: 5-hour clinical video lecture.
• Antibiotic course: 3-hour clinical video lecture.
• Lab investigation: 5-hour clinical video lecture.
• Pediatric course: 5-hour clinical video lecture.
• First Aid & Sutures: 5-hour clinical video lecture.
• Gynecology & Obstetrics: 3-hour clinical video lecture.
• Ophthalmology: 3-hour clinical video lecture.
• E.N.T. Course: 2-hour clinical case study lecture.
• ECG Course: 3-hour clinical video lecture.
• Internal Medicine: 3-hour clinical video lecture.

Antibiotics

• Penicillin: Dose = 50,000-100,000 units/kg/day.
• Crystalline penicillin (I.M or I.V): Every 6 hours, no sensitivity; passes the blood-brain barrier in meningitis. Dose: 200,000 units/kg/day.
• Penicillin V (Ospen): 400 mg/5ml in streptococcal pharyngitis
• Procaine penicillin I.M: (Sensitivity test with 1st dose). <4 years: single dose; >4 years every 12 hours.
• Benzathine penicillin I.M: (Depo-pen-Retarpen-Durapen-Pencitard). 3 years: ¼ dose, 6-12 years: full dose, every 2-3 weeks.
• Ampicillin (Epicoccill): Syrup: 125 and 250 mg; Injections: 1, 250, and 500 mg vials; Tablets: 250, 500 mg
• Amoxicillin (Biomox, Ibiamox Emox, Hiconcil): Syrup: 125 and 250 mg; Injections: 0.5, 1, g vial; Capsules: 250, 500 mg (not anti-staph)

Other Topics

• Ampicillin + sulbactam (Unasyn, Unictam, Ampictam, Sulbin): Syrup: 250 mg; Tablets: 375 mg (2 tablets every 8 hours); Injections: 3000, 750, 1500, 375mg (150mg/kg/day for injection doses)
• Amoxicillin + clavulanic: Vial: 600 & 1200 mg I.V only; Tablet: 375 & 625 & 1000 mg; Suspension: Hibiotic, Deltaclav & Augmentin: 230 & 460600
• Flumox, Ammofluxin, Ampiclox, Ampiflux, Dipenacid: (250 susp .1/2, 1 g, and 500 capsules). Good anti-staph; (weight-based dosing for children)
• Cephalosporins (1st generation): Cephradine (Velosef, Farcocef, Ultracef), Cephalexin (Ceporex, Keflex), Cefadroxil (Duricef, Curisafe, Biodroxil, Ibidroxil) (capsules: 500, 1000 Susp: 125, & 250 & 500).
• Cephalosporins (2nd generation): Cefuroxime (Zinnat, Zinacef), Cefaclor (Bacticlor, Ceclor).
• Cephalosporins (3rd generation): Cefotaxime (Cefotax, Claforan, xorine, Cefaxim), Ceftazidim (Fortum), Ceftriaxone (Cefaxone, Rocephin),
• Cephalosporins (4th generation): Cefepime (Cefepime, Maxipime, Wincef)
• Aminoglycosides: Gentamycin (garamycin, epigent), Amikacin (amikin).
• Macrolides: Azithromycin (zisrocin, Zithromax), Clarithromycin (klacid, klarimix), Erythromycin (erythrocin,erythin).
• Quinolone: Norfloxacin (Epinor & Noracin), Ofloxacin (Ofloxin, Tarivid, Tarivan), Ciprofloxacin (Ciprofar, Ciprobay, Rancif), Gatifloxacin (Gatiflox, Gatilox, Tequin), Levofloxacin (Tavanic, Tavacin), Moxifloxacin (Moxiflox, Avalox)- Azactam, Tienem, Meronem, Pipril, Tazocin
• Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (Septazole & Septrin): Gram-ve, for UTI & GIT.
• Topical Corticosteroids, Antibiotics, Soothing agents: For Dermatitis (eczema).
• Pain relievers: For headache.
• Antihistamines: For skin reactions and allergies.
• Herpes simplex: Topical anti-virals.
• Chicken pox: Topical and Systemic. Anti-histamines.
• Tenia (Ringworm): Topical antifungal.
• Pityriasis Versi-color: Topical antifungal and Cortisone.
• Scabies: Ectomethrine lotions
• Pediculosis: Prioderm lotion
• Warts: Collomack paint
• Hair Loss: Ttreatment (minoxidil)
• Acne: Topical retin-A, erythromycin, clindamycin, dalcin-T; Systemic solutions: doxycycline, azithromycin, isotretinoin.
• Urine Analysis: Normal/abnormal values, tests, and treatment.
• Stool Analysis: Tests, parasites and infections.
• CBC: Values for normal/abnormal blood work.
• Liver Functions: Values of normal/abnormal liver function tests.
• ESR & CRP
• Blood Sugar (Diabetes): Normal/abnormal values, tests, treatment and risk factors.
• Semen Analysis: volume, liquefaction, viscosity, motility, morphology, abnormal cells etc.
• Prolactin: Function, tests, and conditions.
• HCG: Pregnancy test, values and conditions.
• Thyroid hormones: Free T3, Free T4 from Thyroid gland, TSH from Pituitary gland.
• Catecholamines,
• Pregnancy test: HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin)
• Favism: G6PD (Glucose 6 Phosphate Dehydrogenase) and prohibited foods.
• Tumor markers
• First Aid procedures and explanations.

Test your knowledge on the basic principles of effective communication. This quiz covers key concepts such as barriers to communication, methods for ensuring understanding, and the importance of feedback. Explore various forms of communication, including non-verbal cues.