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Question 1

imipenem

Answer 1

carbapenem antibiotic. it can cause seizures.

Question 2

administration changes for asthma patients with hand problems

Answer 2

change to a dry powder inhaler as it does not require any hand-breath coordination or fucking around with small things

Question 3

epoetin alfa

Answer 3

for anemia when people have kidney failure. monitor BP

Question 4

clozapine

Answer 4

can lead to myocarditis. watch for tachypnea and tachycardia

Question 5

sulfasalazine

Answer 5

for rheumatoid arthritis. Can lead to bone marrow suppression, evaluate CBC

Question 6

meperidine

Answer 6

an opioid. use for phantom limb pain over gabapentin

Question 7

rifampin and ethambutol

Answer 7

for tuberculosis. can cause red-orange urine, anorexia, and low frequency hearing loss
REPORT changes in vision

Question 8

carbamazepine

Answer 8

for seizures, may decrease effectiveness of contraceptives

Question 9

theophylline

Answer 9

for chronic bronchitis relief. can cause tremors

Question 10

alprazolam

Answer 10

you should not drive while taking alprazolam

Question 11

hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 11

a thiazide diuretic. monitor BP

Question 12

contraindication for Beta 2 Blockers

Answer 12

asthma

Question 13

isosorbide mononitrate

Answer 13

a nitrate. monitor BP

Question 14

cromolyn sodium

Answer 14

for asthma. use before exorcise

Question 15

atorvastatin

Answer 15

for hyperlipidemia, monitor creatinine kinase

Question 16

dantrolene

Answer 16

for malignant hyperthermia. reconstitute in 60 mL sterile water without bacteriostatic agent and inject rapidly.

Question 17

sumatriptan

Answer 17

antimigraine agent. report chest pressure

Question 18

salicylate poisoning s/s

Answer 18

includes respiratory alkalosis,

Question 19

docusate sodium works by

Answer 19

reducing the surface tension in the intestines

Question 20

baclofen

Answer 20

decreases muscle spasms

Question 21

hypomagnesemia s/s include

Answer 21

disorientation

Question 22

hypocalcemia s/s include

Answer 22

paresthesia, muscle twitching, and cardiac dysrhythmias

Question 23

dopamine has what effect on the heart?

Answer 23

increases cardiac output

Question 24

clozapine

Answer 24

monitor cholesterol

Question 25

haloperidol adverse effects include

Answer 25

extrapyramidal manifestations such as dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism and akathisia

Question 26

amitriptyline side effects

Answer 26

urinary retention