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All Chapters Important Things To Remember Flashcards

1
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Mineral that decreases activity of tetracycline

A

Calcium, it binds to it.

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2
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Avoid this food with MAOIs

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Tyramine rich foods:

Aged cheese
Cured meats
Fermented foods
Alcohol
Soy products

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3
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Occurs when normal flora is weakened during abx therapy.

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Superinfection

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4
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Dicyclomine treats

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IBS

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5
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Taking gemfibrozil and warfarin can result in

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Increased risk of bleeding

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6
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Action of PPI

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block gastric acid secretion.

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7
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In excess dose, cardiac glycosides can cause

A

Halo vision

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8
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Bethanecol is used to treat

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Urinary retention

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9
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Avoid this juice while taking nifedipine

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Grapefruit juice because it can reduce metabolism of CCB’s like nifedipine

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10
Q

Quinidine adverse s/e

A

Tinnitus
Diarrhea
Blurred vision

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11
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Acyclovir affects which microorganism

A

Herpes zoster

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12
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Glycerin is administered

A

Rectally

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13
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Which food is accepted when taking MAOIs?

A

Cottage cheese

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14
Q

Succinylcholine is used for

A

Muscle relaxant during surgery and emergency settings

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15
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Function of Aldosterone

A

Fluid and water retention

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16
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What causes increase of gastric acid?

A

Hypersecretion of parietal cells

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17
Q

Amiodarone patient teaching:

A

GI upset
Sunscreen use
High fiber diet
Photophobia and wear sunglasses

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18
Q

Phenytoin can cause

A

Gingival hyperplasia

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19
Q

MOA of penicillin

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Interferes with cell wall synthesis

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20
Q

The adrenal cortex secretes

A

Glucocorticoids

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21
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A _____ of urine specific gravity means that vasopressin has been effective.

A

Increased

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22
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Which corticosteroid has mineralocorticoid activity?

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Fludrocortisone

23
Q

Memantine is used in the treatment of

A

Alzheimer’s disease

24
Q

The anterior pituitary gland produces these hormones

A

Growth hormone (GH)
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

25
Q

S/sx if hypomagnesemia

A

Twitching
Hyperactive reflexes

26
Q

An antidiarrheal drug that causes potential side effects of dry mouth, tachycardia, abdominal pain and blurred vision?

A

Diphenoxylate with atropine

27
Q

An antihistamine less likely to induce sleep.

A

Chlorpheniramine

28
Q

Duration of action of Sublingual Nitroglycerin

A

30 min to 1 hour

29
Q

This medication inhibits pancreatic enzyme lipase

A

Orlistat

30
Q

Food to avoid with antithyroid medication.

A

Seafood

31
Q

A patient who is ordered ipratropium while taking diphenhydramine, what is the expected order?

A

Discontinue the diphenhydramine because both are Anticholinergic drugs.

32
Q

What is the primary cause of ischemic heart disease?

A

Atherosclerosis (fatty plaque deposits)

33
Q

What is the dose of Atropine given to symptomatic bradycardia?

A

0.5 mg

34
Q

A fast acting medication to treat Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)

A

Adenosine

35
Q

Side effects of nitroglycerin

A

Headache
Tachycardia
Hypotension

36
Q

What is contraindicated with Clozapine?

A

History of acute lymphocytic leukemia

37
Q

What drug class is Alfuzosin?

A

An alpha 1 adrenergic blocker

38
Q

Glucocorticoids influence ____.

A

Carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism

39
Q

S/sx of acetaminophen overdose

A

Nausea
Vomiting
Elevated liver enzymes

40
Q

Fludrocortisone can cause which electrolyte imbalance?

A

Hypokalemia

41
Q

Anesthetic agent administered through inhalation?

A

Isoflurane

42
Q

A type of antacid that can lead to milk-alkali syndrome?

A

Calcium containing antacids

43
Q

Symptoms of IBS

A

Cramps
Diarrhea
Constipation

44
Q

Which assessment is important to monitor for a patient receiving opioid analgesics?

A

Respiratory rate

45
Q

Symptoms of vitamin C toxicity

A

Abdominal cramping

46
Q

Oral Candida infection can be treated with this antifungal ointment

A

Nystatin

47
Q

Destruction of thyroid gland

A

Ablation by use of radioactive iodine.

48
Q

Nursing education to a patient taking SSRI.

A

Increase intake of dietary fiber supplements

49
Q

Theophylline side effects

A

Gerd
Vomiting
Increased urination
Ventricular dysrhythmias

50
Q

Medication that helps reduce postpartum uterine hemorrhage

A

Methylergonovine

51
Q

What medication can cause paradoxical reaction in children?

A

Antihistamine

52
Q

Finasteride therapy takes how many months to achieve full effect?

A

3-6 months

53
Q

Deficiency in this vitamin can result from alcohol abuse and can lead to Wernicke’s encephalopathy

A

Thiamin (B vitamins )

54
Q

What lab value to monitor while on Digoxin?

A

Serum potassium level.
This medication can lead to HYPOkalemia

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