Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
avoid what food or drink while taking simvastatin
A
grapefruit/grapefruit juice (increases likelihood of side effects because inhibits proper metabolism)
2
Q
with no loading dose given, how many half lives to reach a steady state
A
5
3
Q
counseling for birth control if female on phenytoin
A
phenytoin can decrease efficacy of OCPs
4
Q
potential adverse effects of procedural sedation with propofol
A
respiratory depression, apnea, bradycardia, hypotension
