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5/31 bugs/rx
Yellow Fever Virus
- Characteristics
- Flavivirus
- RNA Virus
- Enveloped
- Icosahedral
- SS Positive Linear
- Transmitted By Aedes Mosquitos
- Monkey or Human Reservoir
- Signs and Symptoms
- High fever
- Jaundice
- Black vomitus
2 mins
Hepatitis C
- Characteristics
- Enveloped
- RNA Virus
- Flavivirus
- Icosahedral
- SS positive Linear
- Clinical Features
- Most Cases are Due to IV Drug Use
- Turns to Chronic Hepatitis in Over 70% of Cases
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Most Common Indication for Liver Transplantation
- Associated With Type I MPGN
- Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
2 mins
Dengue
- Characteristics
- RNA Virus
- Flavivirus
- SS Positive Linear
- Transmitted by Aedes Mosquito
- Tropical Regions
- Classic Dengue Fever
- Fever
- Arthralgias and Myalgias
- Maculopapular Rash
- Retro-orbital Pain
- Thrombocytopenia
- Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
- Petechiae
- Increased Capillary Permeability and Leakage
- Hemorrhagic Shock
- Diagnosis
- Complete Blood Cell Count
- Antibody Testing
- Management
- Supportive Care
- Vaccination
4 mins
Coronavirus
- Characteristics
- RNA Virus
- Enveloped
- Helical
- SS Positive Linear
- Symptoms
- Common Cold
- SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
1 min
Sympathetics I
- Above the Diaphragm
- T1-4 Head and Neck
- T1-5 Heart
- T2-7 Respiratory System
- T2-8 Esophagus
- Extremities
- T2-8 Arms
- T11-L2 Legs
- Gastrointestinal
- T5-9 Upper GI Tract
- T10-11 Middle GI Tract
- T10-12 Appendix/Cecum
- T12-L2 Lower GI Tract
4 mins
Sympathetics II
- Urinary
- T10-11 Kidneys and Upper Ureters
- T12-L1 Lower Ureters
- T11-L2 Bladder
- Reproductive
- T10-11 Gonads
- T10-L2 Uterus and Cervix
- T11-L2 Erectile Tissue
- T12-L2 Prostate
3 mins
Alpha-2 Agonists (Sympathoplegics)
- Indications
- Hypertension
- Renal disease
- Mechanism of Action
- Centrally acting Alpha-2 Agonist
- Drugs
- Clonidine
- Rebound Hypertension
- Alpha-Methyldopa
- Pregnancy
- Coombs (+) Hemolytic Anemia
- SLE Like Syndrome
2 mins
Alpha 2 Receptor
- Characteristics
- Gi Subunit
- Decrease Sympathetic Outflow
- Decrease Insulin Release
- Decrease Lipolysis
- Increase Platelet Aggregation
- Decrease Aqueous Humor Production
2 mins
Autonomics
- Sympathetic Nervous System
- T1-5 Heart
- T5-9 Upper GI Tract
- T10-11 Middle GI Tract and Upper Genitourinary Tract
- T12-L2 Lower GI Tract and Lower Genitourinary Tract
- Parasympathetic Nervous System
- Pelvic Splanchnic Nerves
- Vagus Nerve
4 mins
Beta-1 Receptor
- Characteristics
- Gs Protein Class
- Increased Heart Rate
- Increased Contractility
- Increase Renin Release
- Increased Lipolysis
44 secs
Clonidine
- Mechanism of Action
- Alpha-2 Agonist
- Indication
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Tourette Syndrome
- Opioid Withdrawal
- Side Effects
- CNS Depression
- Respiratory Depression
- Hypotension
- Considerations
- Rebound Hypertension if Abrupt Cessation
2 mins
Rubella
- Characteristics
- RNA Virus
- Matonaviridae
- Enveloped
- Icosahedral
- SS Positive Linear
- Signs and Symptoms
- German Measles or Three-Day Measles
- Fever
- Postauricular Tenderness
- Lymphadenopathy
- Truncal Rash
- Arthritis
- Congenital TORCH Infection
2 mins
Adult T Cell Lymphoma
- Caused by HTLV 1
- Japan, West Africa, Caribbean
- Present with cutaneous lesions
- Aggressive
1 min
Hepatitis C Pharmacotherapy
- NS3/4A Inhibitors
- Glecaprevir
- Grazoprevir
- Simeprevir
- NS5A Inhibitors
- Ledipasvir
- Elbasvir
- Velpatasvir
- NS5B Inhibitors
- Sofosbuvir
- RNA Polymerase Inhibitor
- Ribavirin
2 mins
Alpha 1 Receptor
- Characteristics
- Gq Subunit
- Increase Vascular Smooth Muscle Contraction
- Increase Pupillary Dilator Muscle Contraction
- Increase Intestinal and Bladder Sphincter Muscle Contraction
1 min
Beta-2 Receptor
- Characteristics
- Gs Protein Class
- Cardiopulmonary
- Increased Heart Rate
- Increased Contractility
- Bronchodilation
- Metabolic
- Increased Lipolysis
- Increased Insulin
- Increased Glycogenolysis
- Increased Cellular Potassium Uptake
- Considerations
- Increased Aqueous Humor Production
- Vasodilation
- Decrease Uterine Tone
2 mins
Autonomic Nervous System
- Characteristics
- Sympathetic Nervous System
- Fight or Flight
- All Preganglionic Neurons Release Acetylcholine
- Sympathetic Postganglionic Neurons Release Norepinephrine
- Antagonistic Effects of Sympathetic and Parasympathetic Nervous Systems
- Parasympathetic Nervous System
- Rest and Digest
- Parasympathetic Postganglionic Neurons Release Acetylcholine
2 mins
Alpha Agonists
- -RINE suffix
- Norepinephrine
- Hypotension
- Phenylephrine
- Hypotension
- Congestion
- Ephedrine
- Congestion
- Urinary Incontinence
- Hypotension
- Epinephrine
- Anaphylaxis and Asthma
- Hypotension
1 min
Beta-1 Agonists
- Dobutamine
- Heart Failure
- Cardiac Stress Test
- Isoproterenol
- Bradyarrhythmias
- Torsades de Pointes
58 secs
Beta-2 Agonists
- Short-Term Treatment
- Terbutaline
- Asthma
- Tocolysis
- Albuterol
- Asthma
- Long-Term Treatment
- Salmeterol
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
3 mins
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