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1
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How does Albuterol Work?

A

short-acting bronchodilator

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2
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What are three side effects of angiotension converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors?

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Dry cough, angioedema, and hypotension.

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What are three things you cannot do to pantoprazole tablets?

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break, crush or chew

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4
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This transdermal medication used to treat motion sickness needs to be changed every 3 days.

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scopolamine

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What could a patient be on diet restrictions with MAOI (monoamine-oxidase inhibitors)?

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It can cause hypertension with tyramine-containing foods s/a aged cheese, smoked fish or meat, cured fish, red & white wine, and beer regular and non-alcoholic

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What is the most common side effect of fluticasone nasal spray?

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Bad taste (FYI -Pregnancy category C)

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Is metoprolol a cardio-selective medication?

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Yes, it is a cardio-selective BetaBlocker ‘lol’

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What three things does promethazine (phenergan) treat?

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nausea, allergic conditions, and motion sickness

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9
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Nitroglycerin may be taken for stable angina. What should you instruct your patient to do prior to taking Nitro?

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Stop what you are doing and rest

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10
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What age groups does rhythmic myoclonic jerking occur in with Lorazepam?

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Preterm infants

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11
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If a patient is prescribed both Ipratropium and Cromolyn, how many minutes would you wait before taking the two medications?

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5 minutes - they are eye drop medications

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Spironolactone holds in, or spares, which electrolyte?

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Potassium, avoid salt-substitutes with this med as they contain potassium

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What do you follow milk of magnesia with when administering it?

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8 ounces of water.

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14
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What is the normal range for potassium in the blood?

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Potassium normal range is 3.5-5.3 mg/dL

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Which food is contraindicated with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI)?

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Grapefruit Juice

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16
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What is the pharmacological class of Salmeterol?

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Long-acting Selective beta-II Agonist

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17
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What are the names of four common Calcium Channel Blockers?

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Verapamil, Amlodipine, Nifedipine, and Diltiazem

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18
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Outside of nausea reduction/GI motility, what is Metocloperamide (Reglan) used for?

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Hiccoughs and Migraines

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What are the antidotes for Heparin and Warfarin?

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Heparin Antidote - Protamine Sulfate

Warfarin Antidote - Vitamin K

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20
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What is the organ toxicity can occur with tricyclic antidepressants?

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Cardiotoxicity - dysrhythmias

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21
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Which classification of respiratory medication has an adverse reaction of suicidal thoughts?

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Leukotriene Modifiers - Monteleukast (Singular), Zafirlukast, Zileuton

22
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Nitrates are contraindicated while taking meds for which common conditions?

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Erectile dysfunction

23
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List three adverse reactions to Calcium-Channel Blockers

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headache, dizziness, flushing of the skin, arrhythmia, peripheral edema, and arrhythmia

24
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What anticholinergic side effects can occur with Ipratropium?

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Urinary retention, constipation, dry mouth, or blurred vision.

25
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What are signs and symptoms of Lithium overdose?

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Giddiness, Slurred Speech, Muscular Weakness, Agitation, and Arrhythmias.

26
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Which drug classification does hydrazine fall into?

27
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What is the generic form of Prozac?

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Fluoxetine

28
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What are the adverse effects of tricyclic antidepressants?

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Dry mouth, constipation, N/V anorexia, urine retention, and change in sexual function.

29
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What are the withdrawal symptoms of tricyclic antidepressants?

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Nausea, headache, vertigo, malaise, and nightmares

30
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What is depression?

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Characterized by overwhelming sadness, despair, and hopelessness

31
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What is the amount of time needed for the full effect of antidepressant medications to be felt?

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it can take up to 4 weeks

32
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What is nausea, vomiting and diarrhea?

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Common side effects of antibiotics

33
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What is birth control?

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Taking antibiotics can make me less effective, you should consider a backup plan.

34
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What is tetracycline?

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I should be used with caution in children under 8 due to the potential damage to teeth and bone.

35
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What is bacterial static?

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I prevent the growth of bacteria, but do not kill it.

36
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What is a culture?

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I should be taken before the administration of any antibiotics

37
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Respiratory failure

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I am the main cause of death in opioid overdose

38
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Heroin, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone

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I am a semi-synthetic opioid

39
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I am 5 common side effects of narcotics

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Constipation, lower BP, decreased respirations, decreased urine output, and nausea/vomiting

40
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Narcan

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I am given in the case of an overdose

41
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Codeine

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I am usually given in combination with acetaminophen

42
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Juice/carbs

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I am given first when my blood glucose is 48

43
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Regular insulin administration

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This occurs 20-30 minutes prior to meals

44
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Regular insulin

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When giving 2 insulin preparations, I need to be drawn up first

45
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Regular Insulin

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I am the only insulin that can be given IV

46
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Determir (Long-acting insulin)

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This insulin analog has a high affinity for serum albumin

47
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Dry cough

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I am a common side effect of ACE inhibitors

48
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Lower Blood pressure

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I am a physical benefit of ACE inhibitors

49
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Conversion

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I am used to block this with angiotensin I and angiotension II

50
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Angioedema

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I am a life threatening side effect of ACE inhibitors

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