PC PC Pharmacology & Medications

Question 1

Which class of medications is most commonly used to treat onychomycosis (fungal nail infections) in podiatric practice?

Accepted Answer

Oral antifungals (terbinafine, itraconazole)

Answer

Topical corticosteroids

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Oral antibiotics (penicillins)

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NSAIDs

Question 2

A patient with diabetes requires a local anesthetic injection for a minor foot procedure. Which agent is generally avoided due to its vasoconstrictive properties in digits?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine-containing anesthetic

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Plain lidocaine

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Plain bupivacaine

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Mepivacaine without vasoconstrictor

Question 3

Metformin is a common medication in diabetic patients presenting for podiatric care. What is the primary concern related to metformin before a contrast-enhanced procedure?

Accepted Answer

Risk of lactic acidosis if renal function is impaired

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Increased bleeding risk

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Hypersensitivity to anesthetics

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Elevated potassium levels

Question 4

Which NSAID is most commonly used for short-term management of acute gout flares in podiatric patients?

Accepted Answer

Indomethacin

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Aspirin

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Acetaminophen

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Tramadol

Question 5

A podiatrist prescribes colchicine to a patient for gout. What is the most important adverse effect to counsel the patient about?

Accepted Answer

Gastrointestinal toxicity (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)

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Nephrotoxicity

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Hepatotoxicity

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Cardiotoxicity

Question 6

When prescribing a fluoroquinolone antibiotic (e.g., ciprofloxacin) for a foot infection, which important side effect must the podiatrist warn the patient about?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of tendon rupture

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Bone marrow suppression

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Severe hypoglycemia

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Pulmonary fibrosis