Recording-2025-03-24T23_37_12.139Z

Prevent Rejection: CORTICOSTEROIDS

• Importance of understanding prevention, particularly in the context of medication functions.

Allopurinol:

• Purpose: Used for treating gout.

• Patient Education:

  • Hydration: Patients must stay well-hydrated while on this medication to prevent complications.

Metformin:

• Purpose: Used primarily for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes.

• Mechanism of Action:

  • Reduces Glucose Production: Decreases glucose production in the liver.

  • Decreases Absorption: Reduces glucose absorption from the intestines.

• Difference from Insulin:

  • Not insulin but an oral medication that helps control blood glucose.

Insulin-Stimulating Medications:

• Glipizide and Glyburide:

  • Both medications stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin.

  • Important to distinguish from Metformin, which works differently.

Betamethasone:

• Use in Reproductive Health:

  • Stimulates fetal lung maturity in cases of premature labor.

  • Important for developing surfactant in fetal lungs to prevent atelectasis.

Substance Use Disorder Medications:

• Disulfiram:

  • Used in the treatment of alcohol use disorder.

  • Intended Effect: Causes severe discomfort (like vomiting) if alcohol is consumed, deterring drinking.

Dosage Calculation Tips:

• Approach: Go directly to the end of the calculation problem to find what is specifically being asked.

• Cross out any information not relevant to what is required, focusing only on needed details.

Understanding Insulins:

• Know the order for drawing insulins (Clear before Cloudy).

• Understand the difference between long-acting (e.g., Lantus) and regular insulins, including their onset and duration of action.

• Recognize signs of both hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia as associated with insulin administration.

Critical Study Areas:

• Focus on endocrine medications: Thyroid medications (levothyroxine), signs of hyper/hypothyroidism.

• Understand hypokalemia signs and symptoms for emergency contexts.

Final Study Strategies:

• Collaborate with peers for better understanding.

• Review shared resources and worksheets for key takeaways.

• Keep a positive mindset; confidence in knowledge is important for test preparation.