Miscellaneous Flashcards
0
Q
Hi dose corticosteroids greater than 40 mg per day increases SEs
A
Anxiety Insomnia Mania Psychosis Depression
**no need for tapering if regimen is less than 2 weeks treatment
1
Q
Airborne contains
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1000 mg of Vitamin C (diarrhea, kidney stones)
5000 mg Vitamin A (HA, N, V)
30 mg Vitamin E
Zinc
2
Q
Opioid withdrawal symptoms
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Sweating Nausea Diarrhea Goose bumps Yarning Excess tear production
3
Q
Treatment for opioid withdrawal
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Txt with clonidine as out patient
In hospital: txt with methadone or buprenophine
4
Q
Antithrombotic:
Wafarin + SSRI/SNRI =
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Increases bleeding risk!
Suggest Mirtazepin or bupropion
**fluoxamine or fluoxetine are CYP450 inhibitors, which increases [warfarin]
5
Q
New Antiemetic treat chemo induced nausea
A
Akynzco
A 5HT3 antagonist and neurokinin-1 antagonist.
