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GYNECOLOGICAL MEDS
Pharmacology for Health Professionals
Question | Answer |
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The study of the female reproductive system is abbreviated: | GYN which stands for gynecology. |
The medical specialty for gestation+parturition+puerperium is abbreviated OB which stands for: | obstetrics |
Gestation means: | development of a fertilized ovum (egg) aka pregnancy. |
Parturition is abbreviated L+D which stands for: | labor and delivery. |
Parturition (L+D) is aka: | childbirth |
Puerperium means: | six (6) weeks after parturition (L+D) |
The inability to reproduce is called: | sterility or infertility. |
Fertility means: | ability to reproduce. |
Technology to achieve (accomplish) gestation is abbreviated ART which stands for: | assisted reproductive technologies. |
Gestation means: | development of a fertilized ovum (egg) aka pregnancy. |
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) include: | 1. Artificial introduction of semen and spermatozoa (sperm) into the uterus is abbreviated AI which stands for artificial insemination. |
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) include: | 2. Union (joining of ova (eggs) and spermatozoa (sperm) outside the uterus and artificially inseminated (introduced) abbreviated IVF which stands for in vitro fertilization. |
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) include: | 3. A woman legally agreeing to pregnancy by in vitro fertilization (IVF) for another called gestational surrogacy. |
Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) include: | 4. Ovulation stimulation medications aka fertility drugs. |
Medication classified to treat infertility (sterility) are called: | ovulation stimulation medications aka fertility drugs. |
Ovulation means: | expulsion (release) of an ovum (mature egg) from an ovary. |
Ovulation stimulation medications mimic (imitate) the effect of the pituitary hormone that causes ovulation abbreviated LH which stands for: | luteinizing hormone |
A medication classified as an ovulation stimulating medication is called: | 1. Clomid |
Ovulation stimulation medications are aka: | fertility drugs. |
A medication classified as an ovulation stimulating medication is called: | 2. Pregnyl aka HCG |
A medication classified as an ovulation stimulating medication is called: | 3. Fertinex |
A medication classified as an ovulation stimulating medication is called: | 4. Repronux |
The pituitary hormone that induces labor and delivery is called: | oxytocin |
Induce means: | start |
A synthetic oxytocin classified to induce (start) labor and delivery is called: | Pitocin aka "pit drip" |
Synthetic means: | artificial |
A medication classified to treat postpartum bleeding include: | Methergine |
Postpartum means: | after birth. |
Pitocin (oxytocin) and Methergine: | stimulate the uterus to contract. |
Union (joining) of an ovum (egg) and spermatozoon (individual sperm) is called: | fertilization or conception. |
Contraception means: | against conception (fertilization) |
PO medications classified to prevent conception (fertilization) are called: | OCP which stands for oral contraceptive pills. |
Conception (fertilization) means: | union (joining) of an ovum (egg) and spermatozoon (individual sperm). |
Oral contraceptive pills (OCP) are aka BCP which stands for: | birth control pills or "the pill". |
Oral contraceptive pills (OCP) aka birth control pills commonly contain a compound (combination) of: | estrogen and progestin aka progesterone. |
Oral contraceptive pills containing a compound of estrogen and progesterone are abbreviated COCP which stands for: | combined oral contraceptive pills. |
The effectiveness of combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) can be reduced by being: | overweight |
Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) are also classified to treat: | 1. Chronic AV which stands for persistent acne vulgaris. |
Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) are also classified to treat: | 2. Ectopic (displaced) endometrium (inner layer of the uterus) called endometriosis. |
Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) are also classified to treat: | 3. PCOs which stand for polycystic ovary syndrome. |
Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) are also classified to treat: | 4. PMS which stands for premenstrual syndrome. |
Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) are also classified to treat: | 5. Menorrhagia which means excessive or prolonged menses. |
Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) are also classified to treat: | 6. Metrorrhagia which means bleeding between menstruation. |
Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) can increase the risk of malignant neoplasm in the: | breasts and cervix |
Neoplasma are: | New growths |
Combined oral contraceptive pills (COCP) can increase the risk of thrombi which are: | clots |
Thrombi (clots) can become emboli which are: | travelling clots. |
Development of thrombi (clots) and emboli (travelling clots) increases in women: | 1. Over the age of 35. |
Development of thrombi (clots) and emboli (travelling clots) increases in women: | 2. Who inhale burnt tobacco called smoking. |
Emboli (travelling clots) increase the risk of: | 1. MI which stands for myocardial infarction aka a heart attack. |
Emboli (travelling clots) increase the risk of: | 2. CVA which stands for cerebral vascular accident aka a stroke. |
A medication classified as a combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) is called: | 1. Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. |
A medication classified as a combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) is called: | 2. Ovcon |
A medication classified as a combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) is called: | 3. Ortho-Novum |
A medication classified as a combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) is called: | 4. Yaz |
A medication classified as a combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) is called: | 5. Yasmin |
A medication classified as a combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) is called: | 6. Beyaz |
A medication classified as a combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP) is called: | 7. Seasonique (4 periods per year) |
A medication classified as a once a month combination transdermal contraceptive is called: | Ortho Evra (95% effective) |
A medication classified as a once a month combination vaginal contraceptive is called: | NuvaRing |
A medication classified as a three (3) month subcutaneous (SubQ) progestin only contraceptive is abbreviated DMPA which stands for: | Depo-Provera (99% effective). |
A medication classified as a three (3) year progestin only contraceptive is called | Nexplanon |
A medication classified as a progestin only contraceptive pills is called: | Ovrette (95% effective) |
To be effective progestin only OCP must be taken | every day and at the same time of day. |
OCP stands for: | oral contraceptive pills aka birth control pills (BCP). |
A medication classified as a three (3) year progestin only contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) is called: | Skyla (99% effective) |
A medication classified as a five (5) year progestin only contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) is called: | Mirena (99% effective) |
A medication classified as a copper (CUu) contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD) is called: | Paragard |
Paragard is also classified as an emergency contraceptive if inserted: | 3-5 days after unprotected coitus aka copulation or sexual intercourse. |
Cessation of menstruation (menses) due to insufficient estrogen production is called: | menopause |
Menopause usually occurs between ages: | 45-55 |
Diagnosis (Dx) of menopause occurs after 12 consecutive months without: | menstruation . |
The time leading up to menopause is called: | menopausal transition or perimenopause. |
Signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause include: | 1. Dyspareunia which means painful coitus (copulation). |
Signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause include: | 2. Acute (sudden) feelings of feverish heat called hot flashes. |
Signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause include: | 3. Sudden mood changes called mood swings. |
Signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause include: | 4. Difficulty sleeping called insomnia. |
Signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause include: | 5. Loss of energy called fatigue. |
Signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause include: | 6. Xeroderma which means dry skin. |
Complications associated with perimenopause and menopause include: | 1. OP whichstands for osteoporosis. |
Complications associated with perimenopause and menopause include: | 2. CAD which stands for coronary artery disease. |
An oral medication classified to prevent pregnancy after unprotected coitus is called: | Plan B One Step (progestin) aka the "morning after pill". |
Hypertension, albuminuria and edema after 20 weeks of gestation is called | preeclampsia |
Albuminuria means: | protein (albumin in the urine |
Edema means: | swelling |
Preeclampsia with seizures is called: | eclampsia |
A medication classified to treat seizures associated with eclampsia is called: | magnesium ("mag") sulfate |
The RH incompatibility disease that can occur when the father has RH+ blood and the mother has RH- blood is abbreviated: | EF which stands for erythroblastosis fetalis (EF) . |
Erythroblastosis fetalis (EF is aka: | HDN which stands for hemolytic disease of the newborn. |
A medication classified as a prophylaxis (preventative) for erythroblastosis fetalis (EF) is called: | RhoGAM |
Hormonal changes causing a combination of physical and emotional signs and symptoms 1-2 weeks before menstruation is abbreviated PMS which stands for: | premenstrual syndrome |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include: | 1. Dysmenorrhea which means painful menstruation. |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include: | 2. Fluid retention causing edema (swelling) and weight gain. |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include: | 3. Mastalgia which means breast pain. |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include: | 4. Cephalgia which means headache (HA) |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include: | 5. AV which stands for acne vulgaris. |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include: | 6. Difficulty sleeping called insomnia. |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include: | 7. Loss of energy called fatigue. |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include: | 8. Sudden mood changes called mood swings |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include: | 9. Anxiety, nervousness and tension at a more intense level than normal called neurosis (neurotic. |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include: | 10. Quick annoyance called irritability. |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include: | 11. MDD which stands for major depressive disorder aka clinical depression. |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include: | 12. Unfriendly behavior called hostility. |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include: | 13. Uncontrollable weeping called crying spells. |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) include: | 14. Food cravings especialy sweet and/or salty. |
A medication classified to treat premenstrual (PMS) is called: | 1. Midol |
A medication classified to treat premenstrual (PMS) is called: | 2. Pamprin |
A medication classified to treat premenstrual (PMS) is called: | 3. Premsyn |
A severe form of premenstrual syndrome is abbreviated PMDD which stands for: | premenstrual dysphoric disorder. |
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD): | can interfere with work and/or social activities and/or relationships. |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder include: | 1. Anxiety, anxiousness, and tension at a more intense level than normal called neurosis (neurotic) |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder include: | 2. Insomnia which means difficulty sleeping. |
Signs and symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder include: | 3. MDD which stands for major depressive disorder aka clinical depression. |
The primary thyroid hormone is called: | thyroxine aka T3+T4 |
Thyroxine (T3 + T4) regulates (controls): | the body's metabolism. |
Metabolism is the: | rate (speed) at which the body utilizes energy. |
Utilizes means | uses |
Hyposecretion of thyroxine is called: | hypothyroidism or myxedema |
Medications classified to treat myxedema (hypothyroidism) are called: | thyroid supplements. |
A medication classified as a thyroid stimulant is called: | 1. Thyrolar. |
Medications classified as thyroid supplements include: | 2. Synthroid and Levothroid and Unithroid aka levothyroxine. |
Dwarfism is caused by hyposecretion (deficient production and discharge) of the pituitary hormone abbreviated GH which stands for: | growth hormone. |
The pituitary is aka the: | hypophysis or master gland. |
A medication classified as a synthetic growth hormone (GH) is called: | Humatrope aka somatropin |
Synthetic means: | artificial |
Diabetes insipidus (DI) is caused by hyposecretion of the pituitary hormone abbreviated ADH which stands for: | antidiuretic hormone. |
Hyposecretion means: | Deficient production and discharge (release) |
A medication classified as a synthetic antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is called: | Pitressin aka vasopressin. |
Corticosteroids are secreted by the outer portion (part) of each adrenal gland called the: | adrenal cortex. |
Synthetic corticosteroids are powerful SAIDS which stands for: | steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. |
Most medications names that contain "cort" or end in "sone" or "solone" are classified as: | SAIDS which stands for steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs aka corticosteroids. |
Medications classified as SAIDS include: | 1. Cortone aka cortisone. |
Medications classified as SAIDS include: | 2. Decadron aka dexamethasone. |
Medications classified as SAIDS include: | 3. Cortef and Solu-Cortef and Cortaid and Cortizone aka hydrocortisone. |
Medications classified as SAIDS include: | 4. Deltasone aka prednisone |
Medications classified as SAIDS include: | 5. Kenacort |
Medications classified as SAIDS include: | 6. Kenalog. |
Medications classified as SAIDS include: | 7. Medrol and Solu-Medrol aka methylprednisolone. |
SAIDS stands for | steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs aka corticosteroids. |
Adverse effects (changes) of prolonged SAID use include: | 1. HTN which stands for hypertension aka high blood pressure. |
Adverse effects (changes) of prolonged SAID use include: | 2. Hypokalemia which means blood condition of deficient potassium. |
Adverse effects (changes) of prolonged SAID use include: | 3. Hypernatremia which means blood condition of excessive sodium. |
Adverse effects (changes) of prolonged SAID use include: | 4. Hyperglycemia which means blood condition of excessive blood sugar (BS) |
Adverse effects (changes) of prolonged SAID use include: | 5. CVD which stands for cardiovascular disease. |
Medications to relieve the signs and symptoms of perimenopause and menopause are abbreviated ERT which stands for: | estrogen replacement therapy |
Estrogen replacement therapy is aka: | HRT which stands for hormone replacement therapy. |
A medication classified as estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is called: | 1. Premarin` |
A medication classified as estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is called: | 2. Estraderm |
A medication classified as estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) is called: | 3. Femhrt |
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) can increase the risk of malignant neoplasms in the | breasts and cervix. |
Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) can increase the risk of thrombi which are: | clots |
Thrombi (clots) can become emboli which are: | travelling clots. |
Development of thrombi (clots) and emboli (travelling clots) increases in women: | 1. Over the age of 35 |
Development of thrombi (clots) and emboli (travelling clots) increases in women: | 2. Who inhale burnt tobacco called smoking. |
Emboli (travelling clots) increase the risk of: | 1. MI which stands for myocardial infarction aka a heart attack. |
Emboli (travelling clots) increase the risk of: | 2. CVA which stands for cerebral vascular accident aka a stroke. |
Progestin only contraceptives do not increase the risk of | thrombus (clot) formation. |
A medication classified to treat hot flashes associated with menopause is called: | Brisdelloe aka paroxetine |
Paroxetine is also the generic name for: | Paxil. |
Paxil (paroxetine) is classified as an: | antidepressant |
A PO (oral) medication classified to induce (start) abortion is called: | Mifeprex |
A PO (oral) medication classified to treat Parkinson's disease (PD) and restless leg syndrome (RLS) is called: | Mirapex |
Adverse effects (changes) of prolonged SAID use include: | 6. A psychiatric disorder characterized by losing touch with reality called psychosis (psychotic) |
Synthetic (artificial) testosterone is abbreviated AAS which stands for: | anabolic androgenic steroids. |
Anabolic refers to: | muscle building. |
Androgenic refers to: | male secondary sexual characteristics |
A condition of deficient testosterone is called: | hypogonadism. |
Testosterone is aka: | androgen |
Hypogonadism (deficient testosterone) can cause: | 1. Loss of libido aka sex drive. |
Hypogonadism (deficient testosterone) can cause: | 2. ED which stands for erectile dysfunction aka impotence. |
Transdermal medications classified to treat hypogonadism include: | AndroGel and Androderm and Axiron |
Hypogonadism means: | deficient testosterone (androgen) |
AndroGel and Androderm and Axiron (testosterone) can be transferred to others by direct contact and can cause: | 1. Early appearance of secondary sexual characteristics aka puberty. |
AndroGel and Androderm and Axiron (testosterone) can be transferred to others by direct contact and can cause: | 2. Hirsutism in women which means unusual hair growth. |
AndroGel and Androderm and Axiron (testosterone) can be transferred to others by direct contact and can cause: | 3. AV in women which stands for acne vulgaris. |
AndroGel and Androderm and Axiron (testosterone) can be transferred to others by direct contact and can cause: | 4. Thrombi (clot) formation which increases the risk of infarctions (occlusions) |
Diabetes mellitus (DM) can be caused by hypoinsulinism which means: | condition of deficient insulin. |
Insulin allows glucose (dextrose) to enter body cells causing the blood sugar (BS) to: | decrease |
IDDM stands for: | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus aka juvenile onset diabetes mellitus (DM) or type I diabetes mellitus (DM). |
IDDM requires daily SubQ injections of: | insulin. |
IDDM stands for | insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
SubQ stands for | subcutaneous. |
A medication classified as a rapid-acting insulin is called: | NovoLog. |
A medication classified as a regular (short-acting) insulin is called: | Humulin R |
A medication classified as an intermediate-acting insulin is called: | Novolin N |
A medication classified an a long-acting insulin is called: | Levemir |
A medication classified as a rapid acting inhaled insulin is called: | Afrezza |
Diabetes mellitus can also be caused by body cells resisting insulin abbreviated IRDM which stands for: | insulin resistance diabetes mellitus |
Insulin allows glucose (dextrose) to enter body cells causing the blood sugar (BS) to: | decrease. |
NIDDM stands for: | non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus aka maturity (adult) onset diabetes mellitus or type II diabetes mellitus. |
Medications classified to treat NIDDM are called: | oral antidiabetics. |
Oral antidiabetic medications function by: | a. stimulating (causing) the pancreas to secrete (produce and discharge) more insulin. |
Oral antidiabetic medications function by: | b. decreasing IRS which stands for insulin resistance syndrome. |
Medications classified as oral antidiabetics include: | 1. Diabenese |
Medications classified as oral antidiabetics include: | 2. Glucotrol aka glipizide. |
Glucose (dextrose) is a type of: | sugar. |
Oral antidiabetic medications function by: | a. stimulating (causing) the pancreas to secrete (produce and discharge) more insulin. |
Medications classified as oral antidiabetics include: | 1. Diabinese |
A medication classified as an oral antidiabetic is called: | 2. Glucotrol aka glipizide |
A medication classified as an oral antidiabetic is called: | 3. DiaBeta aka glyburide |
Diabetes mellitus causes a blood condition of excessive sugar called: | hyperglycemia |
A medication classified as an oral antidiabetic is called: | 4. Glucophage aka metformin |
A medication classified as an oral antidiabetic is called: | 5. Onglyza |
A medication classified as an oral antidiabetic is called: | 6. Glucovance aka glyburide aka metformin |
OPHTHALMIC MEDICATIONS: Ophthalmic means: | pertaining to an eye (eyes) |
Many ophthalmic medications are administered by gt or gtt which stands for: | drops |
Medications classified as ophthalmic antibiotics include: | 1. Garamycin aka gentamicin. |
Medications classified as ophthalmic antibiotics include: | 2. Ocuflox |
Medications classified as ophthalmic antibiotics include: | 3. Ilotycin aka erythromycin (neonates) |
The anterior (front) compartment of each eye is filled with a transparent liquid called: | aqueous humor |
Compartment means: | section |
Transparent means: | light will pass through. |
The force exerted by aqueous humor within each eye is abbreviated IOP which stands for: | intraocular pressure |
An instrument to measure intraocular pressure (IOP) is called a: | tonometer. |
Tonometry means: | the process of measuring intraocular pressure. |
Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) can damage the neurons that transmit sight to the brain called: | optic nerve(s). |
Damage to an/the optic nerve caused by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) is called: | glaucoma. |
Untreated glaucoma causes: | permanent blindness |
Glaucoma is: | damage to an/the optic nerve caused by increased intraocular pressure. |
Ophthalmic medications classified to treat glaucoma include: | 1. Ocupress |
Ophthalmic medications classified to treat glaucoma include: | 2. Azopt |
Ophthalmic medications classified to treat glaucoma include: | 3. Timoptic |
Mydriasis (mydriatic) means: | pupillary dilation. |
A medication classified as a mydriatic is called: | atropine. |
Atropine is also classified to treat: | severe bradycardia (slow heart rate (HR) and decrease airway secretions. |
A medication classified as an ophthalmic dye and anesthetic is called: | Fluoracaine. |
EAR, NOSE & THROAT (ENT) MEDICATIONS: Medications to decrease swelling of mucous membranes, alleviate (reduce) nasal stuffiness and sinus congestion, allow secretions to drain and open Eustachian tubes are called: | decongestants |
A medication classified as a decongestant is called: | 1. Sudafed aka pseudoephedrine |
A medication classified as a decongestant is called: | 2. Afrin |
A side effect (SE) of decongestants is: | HTN aka high blood pressure (HBP). |
Side effects (SE) are: | undesirable but not unexpected. |
Decongestants are contraindicated for children under six (6) unless: | directed by a physician. |
Contraindicated means: | inadvisable (unwise) |
The inflammatory response occurs in response to a wound or injury called: | trauma |
Trauma (wound or injury) can occur from exposure to substances that cause: | allergic reactions called allergens. |
Allergens include: | 1. Pollen |
Allergens include: | 2. Ragweed |
Allergens include: | 3. Animal dander. |
Allergens include: | 4. Mold |
Allergens include: | 5. Dust etc. |
Signs and symptoms of the inflammatory response include: | 1. Erythema which means redness |
Signs and symptoms of the inflammatory response include: | 2. Edema which means swelling. |
Signs and symptoms of the inflammatory response include: | 3. Pruritus which means itching. |
Signs and symptoms of the inflammatory response include: | 4. Increased blood flow (hyperemia) causing warmth. |
The inflammatory response causes increased blood flow (hyperemia) to a traumatized (Injured) area to: | speed healing |
The faster the healing process, the less the chance of: | infection. |
A chemical involved with the inflammatory response is called: | histamine. |
Medications classified to block histamine are called: | antihistamines. |
A common side effect of antihistamines is: | drowsiness |
A medication classified as an antihistamine is called: | 1. Zyrtec |
A medication classified as an antihistamine is called: | 2. Benadryl aka diphenhydramine |
A medication classified as an antihistamine is called: | 3. Allegra |
Trauma (wound or injury) can occur from exposure to substances that cause: | allergic reactions called allergens. |
Medications classified as antihistamines include: | 4. Claritin and Alavert aka loratidine. Claritin and Alavert (loratadine) are designed to be non-drowsy. |
Antihistamines are contraindicated for: | children under 6 unless directed by a physician. |
Corticosteroids are secreted by the outer portion of each adrenal gland called the: | adrenal cortex. |
Synthetic (artificial) corticosteroids are powerful SAIDS which stand for: | Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. |
A medication classified as a nasal corticosteroid is called: | 1. Rhinocort. |
A medication classified as a nasal corticosteroid is called: | 2. Flonase |
A medication classified as a nasal corticosteroid is called: | 3. Nasonex |
A medication classified as a nasal corticosteroid is called: | 4. Nasacort |
A medication classified as a nasal corticosteroid is called: | 5. Omnaris |
Medications classified to suppress coughing are called: | antitussive |
Suppress means: | decrease |
A medication classified as an antitussive (cough suppressant) is called: | 1. codeine |
Codeine is also classified as a: | narcotic analgesic. |
A medication classified as an antitussive (cough suppressant) is called: | 2. Benylin DM and Robitussin and Vicks and Delsyn aka dextromethorphan (DM) |
Medications classified to decrease the viscosity of sputum (phlegm) for easier expectoration (cough up) are called: | expectorants |
Viscosity means: | thickness. |
A medication classified as an expectorant is called: | Mucinex aka guaifenesin |
Sputum (phlegm) is a: | respiratory mucus. |
Candida albicans (monilial) can cause mycosis (fungal infections) such as: | 1. Oral moniliasis called thrush |
Candida albicans (monilial) can cause mycosis (fungal infections) such as: | 2. Vaginal candidiasis called a yeast infection. |
A medication classified as an antifungal medication to treat thrush is called: | 1. Mycelex |
A medication classified as an antifungal medication to treat thrush is called: | 2. Mycostatin |
A medication classified as an antifungal medication to treat thrush is called: | 3. Diflucan aka fluconazole. |
Some antifungal medications to treat thrush are administered (given) topically similar to swishin a mouthwash except the client should be directed to: | swish and swallow. |
Antifungal medications to treat thrush are also administered as a troche aka a | lozenge or pastille. |
Medications classified as topical anesthetics for the oral cavity and/or pharynx (throat) include: | 1. Cepacol and Anbesol and Orabase and Orajel aka benzocaine. |
Benzocaine can cause a life threatening depletion of oxygen (O2) in the blood of children under the age of: | two (2. |
A medication classified as a topical anesthetic and vasoconstrictor to control epistaxis (nosebleed) is called: | cocaine. |
A medication classified as a chemical cautery on an applicator stick used to burn superficial blood vessels (such as epistaxis) is abbreviated AgNO3 which stands for: | silver nitrate |