Term
| does nicotine cause coronary vasoconstriction or vasodilation |
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Definition
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| what nicotine replacement therapy would u recommend to a pregnant patient |
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Definition
| none, behavioral counseling |
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Term
| 5 “A’s” of Smoking Cessation |
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Definition
Asking patients whether they use tobacco
Advising those using to quit
Assessing readiness to quit
Assisting with quitting
Arranging follow-up care |
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Term
| 4 types of nicotine replacement therapy |
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Definition
Transdermal patches
Gum/Lozenge
Spray
Inhaler |
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Term
| what NRT's are based on how many cigs the patient smokes |
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Definition
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Term
| dose for patch for a patient that is smoking >10 cigs/day |
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Definition
| 21 mg/day x6 weeks, 14 mg/day x2 weeks, 7 mg/day x2 weeks |
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Term
| dose for patch for a patient that is smoking <=10 cigs/day |
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Definition
| 14 mg/day x6 weeks, 7 mg/day x2 weeks |
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Term
| when shouldnt you use nicotine patch |
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Definition
dermatologic conditions
allergy to adhesive tape |
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Term
| dose for gum for a patient that is smoking ≥25 cigarettes/day |
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Definition
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Term
| dose for gum for a patient that is smoking <25 cigarettes/day |
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Definition
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Term
| max number of pieces of nicotine gum per day |
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Definition
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Term
| when using gum no food or drink ___min prior to or while using gum |
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Definition
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Term
| lozenges dose is based on what? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
1st cigarette ≤30 minutes after waking in morning: 4mg
1st cigarette >30 minutes after waking: 2mg |
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Term
| how many lozenges should u have in 6 hours? day? |
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Definition
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Term
| which NRT method is Effective in helping with “hand-to-mouth” routine |
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Definition
| nicotine inhaler (Nicotrol brand) |
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Term
| duration of therapy for inhalers |
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Definition
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Term
| which NRT is the most rapidly absorbed |
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Definition
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Term
duration of therapy for sprays?
No more than __/hour, or no more than __/24 hours |
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Definition
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Term
| T or F: after nasal spray actutation it is important to sniff, swallow, and inhale |
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Definition
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Term
| Blocks neural dopamine and/or norepinephrine uptake |
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Definition
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Term
| side effects of Bupropion |
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Definition
| insomnia, dry mouth, and headache |
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Term
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Definition
Contraindicated in those with seizure disorder
Use with caution:
Bulimia/anorexia
CNS tumors
Serious head trauma
Medications known to lower seizure threshold
Abrupt d/c of alcohol or sedatives |
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Term
| Works by blocking nicotine receptors in brain |
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Definition
| Varenicline (Chantix brand) |
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Term
| 4 classification of warts |
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Definition
Verruca vulgaris
Verruca plana
Verruca plantaris
Condyloma |
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Term
| typically regression of wart occurs in __years |
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Definition
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Term
| types of pharmacologic wart treatment |
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Definition
Salicylic acid
Cryotherapy
Other
Duct tape
Rx products
Laser treatments |
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Term
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Definition
Application:
1 drop at a time until covered
No more than twice daily
Up to 12 weeks |
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Term
| disadvantages of collodion |
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Definition
Flammable
Irritating due to occlusion of normal water transport through skin |
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Term
| application of plasters/pads |
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Definition
| apply every 48 hours up to 12 weeks |
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Term
| application of karaya gum plasters |
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Definition
Application:
At bedtime
Leave on for 8 hours
Repeat daily up to 12 weeks |
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Term
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Definition
| DMEP(dimethyl ether/propane) |
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Term
| max number of treatments of DMEP with 10 day lapse in between |
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Definition
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Term
| T or F: it is better to use salicyclic acid with duck tape as a combo therapy |
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Definition
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Term
| when is it time to refer to physician for warts |
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Definition
Extensive warts at one site
On face, toenails/fingernails, genitals
Patient has painful plantar warts
Patient has DM, PVD, or other contraindications to therapy
Patient has impairments that make following product instructions difficult
Patient is taking immunosuppressive or other medications |
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Term
| if the warts aren;t cleared after __weeks, refer to PCP |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
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Term
| frictions usually causes? |
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Definition
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Term
| can Corns or Calluses usually can be hard or soft? |
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Definition
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Term
| application of collodion for corns and calluses |
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Definition
Application:
1 drop until thoroughly covered
Twice daily
Up to 14 day treatment!!!!!!!!!! |
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Term
| when it is time to refer to physician for corns and calluses |
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Definition
Patient has DM, PVD, or RA
Lesion is hemorrhaging and/or oozing purulent material
An anatomic foot defect may be cause of lesion
Lesion is extensive or painful/debilitating
Self-medication has been unsuccessful
Patient has impairments that make following product instructions difficult |
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Term
| after how many days of treating corns and calluses should you refer to physician? |
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Definition
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Term
| are men or women 10x more likely to develop bunions |
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Definition
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Term
| two causal conditions for bunions |
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Definition
-Pressure
-External shoe irritation over great toe
-Sitting, walking, standing
-Friction
-Bone malformations |
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Term
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Definition
Topical padding (e.g., moleskin)
Proper fitting shoes with a wide toe box
Surgery |
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Term
| for sprains use the PRICE therapy? |
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Definition
P = protection
R = rest
I = ice
C = compression
E = elevation |
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