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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Tachycardia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is NOT appropriate for Bacterial Vaginosis treatment?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What is the effect of anticholinergic drugs on bowel motility?

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

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

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When are cortisol levels typically highest during the day?

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

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What is the first-line treatment for uncomplicated cystitis?

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

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

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

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

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

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