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Medical Prescribing Guidelines: Asthma, High BP, and Bacterial Vaginosis
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Medical Prescribing Guidelines: Asthma, High BP, and Bacterial Vaginosis

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What is the recommended treatment for bacterial vaginosis as mentioned?

  • Amoxicillin 500mg po TID x 10 days
  • Fluconazole 150mg po x 1 dose
  • Miconazole vaginal cream 1 applicator full QHS x 7 days
  • Metronidazole 500mg po BID x 7 days (correct)
  • Which medication should be avoided in patients with asthma and high blood pressure?

  • Diuretics
  • Beta-blockers (correct)
  • Calcium channel blockers
  • ACE inhibitors
  • What is the most common causative agent of bacterial vaginosis?

  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  • Gardnerella (correct)
  • Chlamydia trachomatis
  • Escherichia coli
  • Which symptom is characteristic of bacterial vaginosis?

    <p>Frothy, grayish discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential side effect of anticholinergic medication mentioned in the text?

    <p>Tachycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is NOT appropriate for Bacterial Vaginosis treatment?

    <p>Fluconazole 150mg po x 1 dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which side effect of anticholinergic medication is particularly concerning in elderly patients?

    <p>Memory impairment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What intervention should be avoided in patients with asthma and high blood pressure?

    <p>Beta-blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the standard duration of treatment for bacterial vaginosis with Metronidazole?

    <p>7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is an example of an alternative to beta-blockers for high blood pressure in asthmatic patients?

    <p>Calcium channel blockers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical condition is specifically mentioned as a contraindication for anticholinergic medications?

    <p>Glaucoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of anticholinergic drugs on bowel motility?

    <p>Slows down bowel motility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is worsened by anticholinergic medications in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

    <p>Urinary symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are cortisol levels typically highest during the day?

    <p>Early morning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following signals the pituitary gland to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?

    <p>CRH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first-line treatment for uncomplicated cystitis?

    <p>Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is used for rapid symptom relief in uncomplicated UTI but is not definitive treatment?

    <p>Phenazopyridine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment duration for lower UTI in pregnancy with nitrofurantoin?

    <p>7 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In complicated UTIs, what is the duration of antibiotic treatment typically extended to?

    <p>7-10 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second-line treatment option for uncomplicated UTI after first-line therapy?

    <p>Amoxicillin/clavulanate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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