Pharmocology

Question 1

Medications that treat tuberculosis:

Answer 1

Rifampin

Isoniazid

Question 2

What lab test evaluates the effectiveness of warfarin?

Answer 2

INR

Question 3

What lab is required to monitor Heparin levels?

Answer 3

Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT). The goal of PTT is 1.5-2.5 times the control

Question 4

Humalog (Lisprol)

Type
Onset
Peak
Duration

Answer 4

Type: Rapid acting insulin
Onset: 15 min
Peak: 0.5 - 2.5 hrs
Duration: 2.5 hours

Question 5

What is Levothyroxine used for?
When should it be taken? Why?
What medication is contraindicated?

Answer 5

It is a thyroid replacement (synthetic hormone)
It must be taken every morning before breakfast to optimize absorption.
Use of antacids are contraindicated.

Question 6

Side effects of dopaminergic medications?

Ex. Levodopa for Parkinson’s

Answer 6

Psychosis 
Nausea 
Dizziness 
Postural hypotension 
Constipation 
Dry mouth

Question 7

What medication causes “red man syndrome”?

What do you do if the patient develops “red man syndrome”?

Answer 7

IV vancomycin

Immediately D/C the infusion

Question 8

How does omeprozole effect warfarin?

Answer 8

Omeprozole magnifies the effects of warfarin

Question 9

What medications are given along with amphotericin B, and why?

Answer 9

Antihistamines
Antiemetics
Corticosteroids
Antipyretics

Premedicate to counteract majior adverse reaction to amphotericin B