repro

Question 1

drug used to prevent transmission of HIV to fetus (also class)

Answer 1

-zidovudine, NTRI

Question 2

tx of syphilis… be specific

Answer 2

-penicillin G (parenteral, NOT or oral)

Question 3

tx for PID

Answer 3

-azithro (chlamydia) and 3rd gen cephalosporin (gonorrhea)

Question 4

misoprostol (what is it, 2 uses (one being either a contraindication or beneficial effect)

Answer 4

• prostaglandin E1 analog
• increase bicarb secretion in pts with chronic NSAID use and gastric ulcers
• abortifacient due to increased uterine contractions as prostaglandin (typically used with mifepristone)

Question 5

potential complication of preeclampsia and drug of choice for preventing it? what happens if levels get too high (think about what you are trying to prevent and if you prevented it too much)

Answer 5

• seizure
• magnesium sulfate
• hyporeflexia

Question 6

trastuzumab… (MOA, SE)

Answer 6

• herceptin
• monoclonal antibody against tyrosine kinase receptor HER2/nu
• cardiotox

Question 7

clomiphene (use and MOA)

Answer 7

• SERM
• promote ovulation in PCOS pts
• antagonist at estrogen receptor in hypothalamus, results in decreased negative feedback

Question 8

treatment for trich

Answer 8

-metronidazole