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1
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clozapine se

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neutropenia

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2
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clozapine tests

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leucocyte and different blood counts

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3
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quetiapine and amiodarone causes what…

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qt prolongation

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4
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clozapine monitoring

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fbc, blood glucose, lipids

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5
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amisulpride and furosemide can cause…

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ventricular arrhythmias

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6
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metoclopramide is contraindicated in…

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pts who have had gastro surgery in the past 3-4 days

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7
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24 yr old female thrown up twice in 2 weeks tx

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metoclopramide 10mg tds

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8
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max duration of domperidone

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7 days

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9
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first trimester nausea tx

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nothing

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10
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cyclizine dose in post surgery female

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50mg tds

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11
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how long do the effects of promethazine teoclate work for

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24 hours

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12
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most sedative otc brand for motion sickness

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phenergan

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13
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most suitable for a 6 hour journey otc brand for motion sickness

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sominex

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14
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what percentage of nytol is excreted unchanged in the urine?

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1%

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15
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how long does nytol last?

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1-3 hours

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16
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zimovane side effect

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dyspepsia - altered taste

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17
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what is zopiclone used for

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insomnia

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18
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a contraindication for sumatriptan

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ischaemic heart disease

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19
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what is tolfenamic acid used for

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acute migraines

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20
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topiramate can develop these three conditions

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acute myopia, secondary angle-closure glaucoma, kidney stones

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21
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codeine is contraindicated in…

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tonsil surgery

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22
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paracetamol dose for 3-5 month old

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60mg every 4-6 hours

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23
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paracetamol dose for 6-23 month old

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120mg every 4-6 hours

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24
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paracetamol dose for 2-3 year old

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180mg every 4-6 hours

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25
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paracetamol dose for 4-5 year old

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240mg every 4-6 hours

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paracetamol dose for 6-7 year old

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240-250mg every 4-6 hours

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paracetamol dose for 8-9 year old

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360-375mg every 4-6 hours

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paracetamol dose for 10-11 year old

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480-500mg every 4-6 hours

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29
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paracetamol dose for 12-15 year old

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480-750mg every 4-6 hours

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30
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what is 1st, 2nd and 3rd line for palliative pain?

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morphine, oxycodone, diamorphine

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31
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what would you add if pt was already on paracetamol, ibuprofen, oramorph 2.5mg/2hrs and pain still not controlled?

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morphine mr 15mg bd - match the daily dose of immediate

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32
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what is the dose of iv paracetamol if pt weighs <50kg (mg/kg)

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15mg/kg

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33
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morphine iv dose is ____ of oral daily dose

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half

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34
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oral morphine is a __th of the dose of oral codeine

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10th

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35
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max breakthrough pain is a __th of total daily dose

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1/6th

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36
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sc dose of morphine is a ___ of oral dose

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half

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37
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which antidepressant drug is not suitable for non adherent people

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venlafaxine

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38
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which antidepressant drug cannot be started immediately if pt wants to switch from ssri

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moclobemide

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39
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which antidepressant class interacts with asian diets

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MAOIs

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40
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which drug interacts with alcoholic mouthwash

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disulfram

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41
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which drug to give if pt continues to be at high drinking risk level after 2 weeks?

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nalmefene

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42
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pt is experiencing symptoms of opioid withdrawal - what do you give?

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lofexidine

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43
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varenicline side effect

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suicidal thoughts

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44
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nicorette max no of sprays daily

45
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mins one nicotinell gum lasts

46
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mins one nicorette 15mg inhalator cartridge lasts if used intensely

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40 if 10mg - 20 mins

47
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max number of nicorette microtabs daily

48
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when should you discontinue bupropion?

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if abstinence is not achieved in 7 weeks

49
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what drug is keppra

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levetiracetam

50
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which aed comes in alcohol and sugar free preparation and should sign the back of an rx

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phenobarbital

51
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which aed do you take with food

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sodium valproate

52
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dose of folic acid if pregnant pt is epileptic

53
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drug for a seizure lasting more than 5 mins

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iv lorazepam

54
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which aed is taken at night

55
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which aed causes acne

56
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target range for phenytoin

57
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ratio of phenytoin sodium:phenytoin

58
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sodium valproate is contraindicated in…

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severe hepatic impairment

59
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which aed can cause pancreatitis

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sodium valproate

60
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which antibiotic does carbamazepine interact with

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clarithromycin

61
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target range for carbamazepine

62
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how should you titrate carbamazepine slowly

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increase 100-200mg every 2 weeks

63
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carbamazepine decreases…

64
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primidone undergoes biotransformation into…

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phenobarbitone and phenylethylmalonamide

65
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which aed do you give if you had seizures and porphyria

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clonazepam

66
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sertraline increases risk of bleeding when given with…

67
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which antidepressant interacts with SSRIs

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st johns wort

68
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escitalopram and quinine can cause…

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ventricular arrhythmias

69
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olanzapine and citalopram can cause…

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dizziness, faint, qt prolongation

70
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this antidepressant is safe for mi pts

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sertraline

71
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which antidepressant can cause suicidal thoughts

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citalopram

72
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which antidepressant class can cause this electrolyte imbalance and what symptoms does it cause?

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SSRI hyponatraemia - drowsiness and confusion

73
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which antidepressant if stopped abruptly has the highest risk of withdrawal symptoms?

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paroxetine

74
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this drug should be taken with caution with sodium in diet

75
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lithium enhances which drug

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lisinopril

76
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is lisinopril safe for bf

77
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is lithium safe for bf

78
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if pt has high levels of lithium which three drugs should you stop

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lithium, ace, bendro

79
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target range for lithium

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0.4-1mmol/l

80
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4 side effects of lithium

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blurred vision, convulsions, lack of coordination, muscle weakness

81
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if you have alcohol with tca it can cause

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sleepiness

82
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amitriptyline side effect

83
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which antidepressant has highest fatality in overdose

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amitriptyline

84
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how much time should be left between stopping tcas and starting maoi

85
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apomorphine side effect

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binge eating

86
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cabergoline side effect

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sudden onset of sleep

87
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risperidone exacerbates…

88
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which drug causes fatal liver toxicity

89
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list three SNRIs

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venlafaxine, tramadol, duloxetine

90
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what is buspirone used for

91
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procyclidine indication

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acute dystonia (involuntary muscle movements)

92
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drug for motion sickness for 3 hr journey 4 yr old

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kwells kids 150mcg

93
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teething first line for 3 months over

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paracetamol and/or ibuprofen

94
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which patch is once a week

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buprenorphine

95
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name 3 tramadol interactions

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carbamazepine
fluoxetine
terbinafine

96
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which drug treats both depression and bipolar

97
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scz 1st line

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chlorpromazine

98
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gabapentin titration dose

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300mg day 1, 600mg day 2, 900mg day 3 then increase in steps of 300mg every 2-3 days

99
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which antipsychotic increases appetite

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olanzapine

100
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which two antipsychotics are affected by smoking

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olanzapine and clozapine

101
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lithium concentration is increased by…

102
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phenalizine is a ___ that interacts with _____. Action taken?

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MAOI. epinephrine. Avoid when pt on MAOI and 14 days after stopping MAOI if stopped for whatever reason.

103
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1st line for focal seizures

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Carbamazepine or lamotrigine

104
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First line for tonic clonic seizures

105
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First line for absence seizures

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Ethosuximide or sv

106
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First line for myoclonic seizures

107
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First line for atonic and tonic seizures

108
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Night time aeds

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Lamotrigine
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin

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