CPE Review Flashcards
Lithium teratogenicity:
heart valve defects
carbamazepine teratogenicity
spina bifida, craniofacial problems, decreased birth weight
valproic acid teratogenicity
spina bifida
paroxetine teratogenicity
heart malformation - small risk
therapeutic drug level of valproic acid
50 -100 mcg/ml
carbamazapine therapeutic drug level
4-14 mcg/ml
nortriptyline therapeutic drug level
50-150 ng/ml
what is the composition of methylphenadate LA?
50:50 mix IR:CR
how does methylphenadate work?
It blocks DA and NE reuptake
guanfacine and CYP:
CYP 3A4 substrate
clonidine and CYP
CYP 2D6 substrate
is guanfacine or clonidine more potent?
clonidine
what would be a good first line therapy for the kid who has the 2D6 issues and ADHD?
Methylphenadate Oros 27 mg (Concerta)
which ADHD medication is a prodrug?
Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine)
list three opioids that are safe in renal insufficiency
fentanyl, oxycodone, methadone
Ibuprofen dosing in children over 6 months:
5-10 mg/kg q 6-8 hours
ibuprofen dosing in 12+ years
200 mg q 4-6 hours
dosing of ibuprofen for a 46 pound child
150 mg q6 hours
what drug would you use for neuropathic pain if the patient has hypertension?
pregabalin
how long to relieve diabetic neuropathic pain?
4 weeks
which opioid has the longest half life?
methadone
NPO patient with Crohn’s, what would you give?
IV Ketorolac
Emilia broke her hip and doesn’t want more narcotics
give APAP
what opioid can you give a patient with a true morphine allergy?
fentanyl
what type of drug is first line prophylaxis for migraines?
beta blockers
if you have migraines with comorbid seizure or bipolar, give
VPA/ TOP