Pharmacology

Question 1

Therapeutic effect of tizanidine when pt reports

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Decreased muscle spasms

Question 2

Meds for exacerbation of Bell’s palsy

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Prednisone -helps decrease facial nerve inflammation
Valacyclovir (antiviral)—linked to herpes virus

Question 3

Bupropion

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Atypical antidepressant primarily indicated in major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, smoking cessation and antidepressant -induced smoking cessation

Question 4

Contraindications of bupropion

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Anorexia nervosa because it causes weight loss
And epilepsy cause it can cause seizures

Question 5

PTU (propylthiouracil)

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Antithyroid medication prescribed for hyperthyroidism

Question 6

What foods to avoid with hyperthyroidism

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Foods with iodine

Question 7

A concern when someone is taking PTU

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It may cause serious hepatic injury
Baseline LFT should be obtained and monitored when taking

Question 8

Vancomycin , furosemide and diltiazem all are contraindicatied in pt with

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Renal insufficiency - these meds are nephro toxic

Question 9

What is important to monitor when a pt is taking isoniazid for pulmonary tuberculosis ?

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Liver enzymes - it is liver toxic

Question 10

Uses of alendronate with osteoporosis

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Inhibits bind resorption

Question 11

Ketolorac uses

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Decrease pain and tempature

Question 12

Ketolorac uses

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Decrease pain and tempature

Question 13

Mirtazapine

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Tetracycline antidepressant that causes increase in serotonin and norepinephrine - used for depression and anxiety , insomnia

Question 14

Methylergonovine

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Alkaloid med used to treat pp hemorrhage
It causes vasoconstriction therefore decreasing bleeding

Question 15

Common adverse effect of methylergonovine

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Hypertension

Question 16

Lithium user should be instructed to avoid

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Dehydration and hyponatremia so avoid diuretics such as thiazide because it will increase lithium

Question 17

Lithium user should be instructed to avoid

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Dehydration and hyponatremia so avoid diuretics such as thiazide because it will increase lithium

Question 18

Albuterol is a bronchodilator that is used for asthma exacerbations. What is it contraindicated in?

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Someone with hypokalemia because it lowers serum potassium

Question 19

Valsartan

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Is an angiotensin renin blocker. It is prescribed for CHF and HTN. It antagonizes angiotensin II receptors preventing the binding of angiotensin II to the receptors therefore reducing bp and cardiomegaly

Question 20

Metronidazole

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Client should be advised to not mix alcohol while taking this medication
It can cause diarrhea , abd pain , N&v and dizziness

Client should wait 3 days after the prescription is complete before drinking any alcohol

Question 21

Antidote for benzo

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Flumazenil

Question 22

Ketorolac

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NSAID should be avoided for those who CVD due to potential to trigger cardio event such as MI

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What’s meds to avoid when taking lithium

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NSAID, ace inhibitors and diuretics

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Ketorolac

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NSAID should be avoided for those who CVD due to potential to trigger cardio event such as MI

Question 25

Ketorolac

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NSAID should be avoided for those who CVD due to potential to trigger cardio event such as MI

Question 26

Niacin

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Causes facial flushing

Question 27

Acetylcystiene

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Mucolytic agent by breaking down disulfide bonds in mucoprotiens helps improve airways

Question 28

Acetylcystiene

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Mucolytic agent by breaking down disulfide bonds in mucoprotiens helps improve airways

Question 29

Acetylcystiene

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Mucolytic agent by breaking down disulfide bonds in mucoprotiens helps improve airways

Question 30

Zolpidem

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Non-benzodiazepine indicated in the treatment of insomnia

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ADHD is treated with

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Stimulants or non stimulants

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GAD is treated with

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SSRI

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Narcolepsy is treated by

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Psychostimulants such as modafinil