MN650 Final Study Guide Exam @

2024 -2025

Ginseng - Answer Modulates blood glucose levels by improving β-cell function and

enhancing insulin sensitivity

Saw palmetto - Answer Utilized for improving urinary production/health, especially with

BPH

Valerian tea - Answer Used for relaxation

Antibiotics - Answer Needed promptly for immunocompromised patients such as

diabetics and HIV/AIDS patients, and those who sustained a human/animal bite

Alternative ABX treatments - Answer Used for PCN allergy when a patient has an animal

bite

Animal bite care - Answer Includes thorough cleaning and possible debridement

Organism of animal bites - Answer Includes Pasteurella, Fusobacterium, Streptococci

aureus, etc.

Appropriate response to sepsis - Answer Includes crystalloid fluids and appropriate use

of antibiotics

Common STI treatment - Answer Includes Herpes, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia

Beta blockers - Answer May cause bradycardia if over prescribed, especially in those

on HTN therapy or taken as an ophthalmic solution

Heparin drug monitoring - Answer Includes ptt/pt; Serial anti-factor Xa assessment for

dose adjustment should be considered for all pregnant women receiving low molecular

weight heparin

INR level - Answer Best time to draw for patients on coumadin is usually in the morning

in the hospital for dose adjustments

Higher doses of coumadin - Answer May be required in certain populations, even though

the usual starting dose is 5mg

Aspirin toxicity symptoms - Answer Should be understood

Simultaneous use of coumadin and heparin - Answer Done in the hospital setting,

important to understand and educate patients

Antibiogram - Answer Used to understand antibiotic resistance patterns

Vitamin B6 supplementation - Answer Necessary during isoniazid (INH) therapy to