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what kind of drug is contraindicated for an asthma patient?

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bronchoconstrictors

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Where does bicarb get secreted

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epithelial cells of the stomach and duodenum

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What type of drug is toradol

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NSAID, nonopioid analgesic, inhibits prostaglandin. 5 day use only

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Where does NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandins

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periphery

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This is a stool softener/lubcricant that increases water retention in the stool

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emollient laxatives

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This is a short acting potent antacid that is sytemically absorbed

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  • alka selzer (Sodium Bicarbonate)
  • anti-ulcer agent
  • admin PO or IV- for metabolic acidosis
  • SE: cerebral hemorrhage, edema
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5
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Side effects of stimulant laxatives?

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  • hypokalemia
  • tetany
  • muscle weakness
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What kind of drug is colchicine?

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inhibits inflammation fo gout only, inhibits migration of leukocytes to the inflamed site.

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What lab values do you need for antimalarial agents?

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  • Eye Exams due to retinal damage
  • monitor CBC & platelet
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7
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Can rapid acting insulin be mixed with intermediate or long acting?

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Yes

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7
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Name the onset, peak and duration for short acting insulin

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  • Onset 30 minutes
  • Peak 2-4 hours
  • duration-6-8 hours
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8
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What should a patient using opiods take caution with

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  • mao inhibitors
  • additive cns depression with alcohol
  • anti-depressants
  • antihistamines
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What is uric acid?

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A by product of metabolic breakdown of purine (found in food and drinks)

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How often do you adminterster intermidate acting insulin

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Twice a day

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12
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What can aspirin do to a mother who is pregnant?

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can cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus

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13
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How do stimulant laxatives work?

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increase peristalis by irritating sensory nerve endings in the intenstinal mucosa

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14
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Drug categories to treat motion sickness

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  • anticholinergic
  • Antihistamines
    • DO NOT ADMINISTER IF GLAUCOMA
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15
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Can short acting insulin be mixed with intermediate and long acting?

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yes

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Tell me about Imuran

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  • Its an immunosuppressant
  • used for severe R.arthritis
  • purine antagonist
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18
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-one drugs

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glucocorticoids

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19
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What does mylanta and Maaxlox contain?

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Magesium w/ Aluminum Hydroxide

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If a patient is NON responsive what do you give for hypoglycemia

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Glucagon or dextrose

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21
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Tell me about Colace

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  • Emollient Laxative/Stool softener
  • do not take within 2 hours of other laxatives
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21
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What does intermediate acting insulin end in…humulun…

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R its cloudy

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22
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Name the peak, onset, and duration for rapid acting insulin

(lispro, aspart)

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  • Onset- 10 min
  • Peak- 30-60 min
  • Duration-3-5 hours
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22
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What is the action for metformin

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  • decrease hepatic production of glucose
  • reduce absorption in the gut
  • safe for patients that skip meals
  • DOES NOT RELEASE INSULIN
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22
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What do ergo derivaties do

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suppress CCGRP

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22
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Amitriptyline is a tricylci antidepressants what does it do to prevent migraines?

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allows more sertonin for 5ht receptors

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23
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What percent of dextrose do you use for a child

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D10% (iv therapy)

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24
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This is a first line treatment for short term and long term use laxative

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bulk laxatives

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24
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Name some bulk laxatives

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  • fiberCon
  • Citrucel
  • Metamucil
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25
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What is the drug of choice for type 2 diabetes?

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metformin (glucophage)

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26
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-prazole drugs

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proton pump inhibitors

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26
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Tell me about hydroxychloroquine?

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  • Its an antimalarial/antirheumatic (DMARD)
  • severe rheumatoid/lupus
  • inhibits protein synthesis
  • Seizures
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27
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What do antimuscurainic drugs do?

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inhibit the action of acetylcholine at site innervated by postganglionic cholinergic nerves

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27
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This is rebound hyperglycemia causing blood sugar to drop during the night

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Somogyi Effect

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28
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What happens to Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide during a migraine?

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Rise

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29
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How long can a prefilled syringe of insulin be kept in the refrigerator?

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1-2 weeks, avoid direct sunlgiht

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29
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How long can you keep insulin at room tempearute

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1 month, also less irritating to the skin

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31
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What do steroid drugs end in?

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-sone

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Name the onset, peak, and duration for Intermediate Acting insulin

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  • Onset- 1-2 hours
  • Peak 6-12 hours
  • Duration 18-24 hours
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Tell me about Sodium phosphate

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  • osmotic laxative/min.electrolyte supplement/phosphate supplelement
  • can cause cardiac arrest
  • fluid retention
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What are side effects of steroids

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  • effect metabolism
  • influence electrolytes
  • should be tapered
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37
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What drug can provide prophylaxis for a patient with high dose aspirin or NSAIDS?

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Carafate

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38
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Name the drugs that can manage GERD?

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Reglan, Carafate (off label)

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What does short acting insulin end in…humulin/novolin

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R- for ShoRt

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Tell me about carafate

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  • Anti-ulcer/GI protectant
  • mgmt duodenal ulcers
  • reacts w/ gastric acid forms a thick paste
  • could cause allergic rxt, dry mouth, hyperglycemia
41
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This drug is used for pain and cough suppression it can be used with acetominophen

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Hydrocodon (Lortab, Vicodin)

42
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What are preventitive medications for migraines?

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  • Betablockers (Inderal)
  • trycyclic Antidepressants
  • Anticonvulsants
43
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What is regular insulin?

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short acting insulin, IV

43
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Where does acetaminophen inhibit prostaglandins

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only the cns

44
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Tell me about imodium

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  • antidiarrheal
  • increases fecal viscosity and bulk
  • doesn’t cross blood brain barrier
  • SE: drowsiness, constipation, avoid CNS depressants
44
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How do you administer glucagon, how long does it take to work?

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IV, 10 minutes (may vomit)

45
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These drugs end in -mine

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antihistamines

45
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Tell me about acarbose

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  • Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitor/Antidiabetic
  • MGMT type 2
  • delays glucose absorption
  • PO
  • SE: ab distention
46
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What do serotonon drugs end in?

A

ptans

47
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Why should you NOT take metformin before a Ct scan?

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  • it has iodine
  • can cause lactic acidosis 50% mortality rate
  • renal insufficiency
49
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Fight or flight

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glucose level should be up

49
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What are th drug categories for DMARDs x4

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  • gold drug therapy
  • immunosuppressive agnets
  • antimalarial agent
  • immunomodulators
50
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What are some drug/food interactions with aspirin

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  • should not take with anticoagulants
  • oral antidiabetics
  • gluccorticoids (g.ulcer risk)
50
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Drug classes for antiarthritic drugs

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  • corticosteroids
  • NSAIDs
  • DMARDs
51
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What is the name of long acting insulin?

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Lantus…for lllong

53
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Where is bicarb produced?

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pancreas

54
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What do you need to assess with NSAIDs? x5

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  • asthma
  • rhinitis
  • urticaria (rash)
  • GI bleeding
  • Renal Function
55
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This happens to everyone and is due to hormones causing glucose levels to rise during the night

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Dawn Phenomenon (wake up hyperglycemic)

56
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How often should you give lantus and when should they take it

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once a day, before bed (somogyieffect)

57
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What do proton pump inhibitors end in?

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-prazole

58
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mineralcorticoids make you hold on to salt and water

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58
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What lab value to you want to get for gold drug therapy

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monitor CBC & nephrotoxcity

59
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Tell me about Tums (calcium carbonate)

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  • Mineral/Electrolyte replacement
  • SE: constipation, dysrhythmias
60
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What are side effects of Acarbose?

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gas, cramps, abdominal distention. Not too significant

62
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This drug binds chemicals in the GI tract for acute posioning following emesis

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Activated Charcoal

Se: black tarry stools, upper GI bleed, constipation

63
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How long can insulin be kept in the refridgerator?

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3 months

64
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What are side effets of Ergo Derivatives?

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phys dependence, rebound headaches, cateogry X (caus u. contractions)

66
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What lab values do you need for immunosuppressive agents?

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  • CBC
  • renal
  • hepatic
67
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What is gout?

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Caused by elevated uric acid in the blood. It crystallizes and deposits in the joints.

68
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What insulin types are cloudy

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Lispro, NPH (intermediate)

69
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What disease can be caused by steroids due to adrenal insufficiency?

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Addison’s Disease

70
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Name antimuscarinic drugs

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  • glycopyrrolate
  • propantheline
  • scopolamine

increase heart rate, decrease GI motility

71
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Name some side effective of bulk laxatives

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  • bronchospasms
  • decreased absoprtion of other drugs
  • esophageal intestinal obstruction
    • can solidify in the GI
73
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Tell me about Rolaids (Calcium Cav w/ Mag Hydroxide)

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  • min electrolyte replacement
  • heartburn, dyspepsia, flatulence
  • requires Vitamin D to be absorbed in the GI
  • SE:constipation
74
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What does rapid acting insulin end in

A

-log

76
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How do antihistamines work in preventing motion sickness?

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decrease excitability of the middl ear and depress conduction in pathways

SE: dry mouth

77
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What lab values do you want for immunomodulators?

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Monitor CBC

79
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Tell me about Aluminum Hydroxide

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  • Antiulcer agent/antacid/phosphate binder
  • Binds phophate in the GI tract
  • SE: constipation
81
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Tell me about auranofin

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  • Gold Therapy Drug
  • antirheumatic
  • arrest the progression, prevent deformities
  • response is slow
  • caution for GI bleeding, diarrhea, anorexia, stomatitis
82
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What is the most effective drug for gastric acid secretions?

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proton pump inhibitors

can cause bloody stools, diarrhea, fever

84
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What does anticholinergics inhibit?

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  • acetylcholine
  • anti muscarinic
85
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Other than respiratory depression, what else can opiods cause?

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constipation, urinary retention, orthostatic hypotension

86
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What does allopurinol inhibit?

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uric acid

86
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What are side effects for colchine

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nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, ab pain

87
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Tell me about Lactulose

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  • Osmotic Laxative
  • Treatment of chronic constipation
  • lower pH of colon
  • pulls ammonia into the bowel
  • good for liver disease
88
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What is a side effect of Triptans?

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coronary vaospasma, heavy arms, and chest pressure

90
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Tell me about Surfak (docusate calcium)

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emollient laxative/stool softener, incorporates water into the stool

92
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Tell me about magnesium hydroxide

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  • osmoic laxative
  • draw water into the lumen causing peristalsis
  • monitor renal function
93
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Tell me about Remicade

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  • Antirheumatic/Gastrointestinal/Anti-inflammatory
  • Moderate to severe R.Arthritis w/ Methotrexate
  • prevents TNF-alpha
  • decreased pain, decreased rate of joint destruction
  • can cause infections (reactivate TB)
94
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What are some things a patient with GERD can do to improve lifestyle

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dont eat meals before bed, quit smoking, cut back on caffeine

95
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Tell me about indocin

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  • approved for arthritis and gout
  • can be given IV to preterm infants to promote closure of the ductus arteriosus
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98
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What antihistamines are used to treat motion sickness x2?

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  • dimenhydrinate
  • meclizine
100
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What does Cox 2 inhibitor do?

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  • reduces pain
  • reduces fever
  • supresses inflammation
101
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What do prostaglandin secrete?

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mucu and bicarb (antacid)

102
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What is the drug category for aspirin?

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  • antipyretic
  • nonopiod analgesic
  • salicylates
103
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Tell me about Reglan

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  • Antiemetic
  • chemotherapy induced emesis
  • blocks dopamin receptors in CNS
  • stimulates motility of the upper GI tract
  • accelerates gastric emptying
  • NMS (fever, muscular rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic dysfunction)
104
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What does Cox 1 inhibitors do?

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  • affects stomach lining which can lead to ulcers
  • prevent blood clotting
105
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What are side effects of Cox 2

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  • Peripheral edema
  • headache dizziness
  • (maintains renal function)
106
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What happens to Serotonin 5-HT during a migraine?

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falls

107
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What are treatments for aborting a headache?

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  • aspirin/acetominophen
  • sertonin Agonists (triptans)
  • Ergo Alkaloids
108
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What is the drug of choice for rheumatoid arthritis?

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aspirin

109
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What type of laxatives can be abused?

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Stimulant Laxatives

(Ex Lax, Dulcolax, Castor Oil)

111
Q

How does exercise support diabetic patients

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  • Need less insulin
  • use insulin more effeciently
  • Lower A1c
  • Muscle take up glucose and use for energy wheter insulin is avaliable or not
112
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What is the antidote for Acetominophen

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Mucomyst

113
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If you give patient steroids, glucose level with go up or down?

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up

114
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Name the onset, peak and duration for long acting insulin

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  • Onset 1 hour
  • Peak- None
  • Duration-24 hours
115
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This drug is an opiod but does not have the abuse potential that other opiods have?

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Codein Schedule II and III

more likely to cause constipation

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