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What is the brand name of insulin lispro?

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Humalog

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What often should insulin lispro be injected?

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Individualized dosing: Inject 15 min before a meal

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What are the indications for using insulin lispro?

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Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes

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What are common symptoms of low blood sugar?

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Sweating, nausea, dizziness

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How should unopened vials of insulin lispro be stored?

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Refrigerate unopened vials

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What should be done with opened vials of insulin lispro after 28 days at room temperature?

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Discard after 28 days if at room temp

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What should you do to avoid painful injections with insulin lispro?

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Let the syringe reach room temp prior to injection

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What is a recommended practice for insulin injections?

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Rote injection sites

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What is the brand name of insulin glargine?

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Lantus

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What is the common frequency for insulin glargine dosing?

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Individualized dosing: Once daily

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What are the indications for insulin glargine?

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Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes

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How should unopened vials of insulin glargine be stored?

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Refrigerate unopened vials

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What should be done with opened vials of insulin glargine after 28 days at room temperature?

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Discard after 28 days if at room temp

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What should you do to avoid painful injections with insulin glargine?

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Let the syringe reach room temp prior to injection

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What is the brand name of metformin?

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Glucophage

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What is the common frequency of metformin administration?

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BID, TID

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What is the maximum daily dosage of metformin?

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2,550 mg/day

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What are the indications for using metformin?

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Type 2 Diabetes, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Weight loss

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What are common side effects of metformin?

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Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain

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When should metformin be taken to minimize stomach upset?

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With food

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How should the dose of metformin be adjusted to reduce side effects?

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Titrate dose up weekly

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What long-term effect can metformin have on vitamin levels?

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Can cause Vitamin B-12 deficiency

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What is the brand name of dapagliflozin?

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Farxiga

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How often is dapagliflozin taken?

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Once daily

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What are the indications for dapagliflozin?
Type 2 Diabetes, chronic kidney disease, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
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What is a common side effect of dapagliflozin related to urinary health?
Urinary tract infection
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What effect does dapagliflozin have on urine output?
Increased urine output
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What effect does dapagliflozin have on blood pressure?
Decreased blood pressure
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What are the brand names of semaglutide?
Rybelsus (oral), Ozempic (subcutaneous), Wegovy (subcutaneous)
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What is the common frequency of Rybelsus?
Once daily
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What is the common frequency of Ozempic and Wegovy?
Once weekly
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What are the indications for semaglutide?
Type 2 Diabetes, weight management
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What are common side effects of semaglutide?
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache
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What should you do if you miss a dose of semaglutide?
If it's closer to the missed dose than the next dose, take it now; otherwise, skip it
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What is an important injection site tip for semaglutide?
Rotate weekly injection site
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What is the brand name of gabapentin?
Neurontin
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What are the common frequencies for gabapentin administration?
BID, TID
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What are the indications for gabapentin?
Neuropathic pain, seizures, anxiety
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What is a common side effect of gabapentin?
Drowsiness/dizziness
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What is a potential effect of gabapentin on muscle movements?
Uncoordinated muscle movements
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What is a significant regulatory change regarding gabapentin?
Becoming a controlled substance
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What is the brand name of promethazine?
Phenergan
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What is the common frequency for taking promethazine?
Every 4-6 hours prn
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What are the indications for using promethazine?
Prevents and treats nausea/vomiting, motion sickness, allergies
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What is a common side effect of promethazine?
Drowsiness/dizziness
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What should be avoided while taking promethazine?
Alcohol
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What sensitivity should be noted when taking promethazine?
Sun sensitivity
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What are the brand names for ondansetron?
Zofran, Zofran ODT
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How often can ondansetron be taken?
Every 8 hours as prn
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What is the primary indication for ondansetron?
Prevent nausea/vomiting
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Is ondansetron FDA-approved for the treatment of vomiting?
No
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What is a common side effect of ondansetron?
Fatigue
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What is another common side effect of ondansetron?
Headache
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What gastrointestinal side effects can ondansetron cause?
Constipation or diarrhea
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What is the brand name of omeprazole?
Prilosec
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How often is omeprazole typically taken?
Once daily
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What are the indications for omeprazole?
Acid reflux/indigestion, prevention and treatment of ulcers
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How long does it take for omeprazole to work?
Works in 1 day, up to 4 days for full effect
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When should omeprazole be taken in relation to food?
Take >1 hour before food
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How long should you wait to take antacids after taking omeprazole?
Separate from antacids by 2 hours
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What is the brand name of famotidine?
Pepcid AC
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What is the common frequency of famotidine?
BID
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What are the indications for famotidine?
Acid reflux/indigestion, prevention and treatment of ulcers
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How long does it take for famotidine to work?
Works in 1 hour, up to 1 day for full effect
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Can famotidine be taken with antacids?
Yes
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What is the brand name of calcium carbonate?
Tums
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What is the common frequency for taking Tums?
Chew 2-4 tablets prn
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What is the maximum daily dosage for calcium carbonate for indigestion?
7,500 mg/day
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What is the maximum daily dosage for calcium carbonate as a supplement?
2,500 mg/day
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What are the indications for using calcium carbonate?
Calcium supplement, acute acid reflux/indigestion
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What is a common side effect of calcium carbonate?
Constipation
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What should you do before swallowing Tums?
Chew before swallowing
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For how long should calcium carbonate not be used for indigestion?
Do not use >2 weeks
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What is the brand name of docusate sodium?
Colace
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What is the common frequency for taking docusate sodium?
Daily
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What is the indication/use for docusate sodium?
Stool softener to relieve constipation
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How long does it take for docusate sodium to work?
1-3 days
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What should docusate sodium be taken with?
Water
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What are common side effects of docusate sodium?
Diarrhea, cramps
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What are the brand names for polyethylene glycol?
MiraLax (OTC) and GoLYTELY (Rx)
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What is the recommended dosage for MiraLAX?
17g (1 capful) dissolved in 8 oz of liquid by mouth once daily as needed
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How is GoLYTELY used for colonoscopy prep?
Mix with water to make 1 gallon, drink 8 oz every 10 minutes
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How long does MiraLAX take to work?
1-3 days
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How long can you take a laxative like polyethylene glycol without MD approval?
No longer than 1 week
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How quickly does it take GoLYTELY to work for colonoscopy prep?
Works in 1 hour
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What are common side effects of polyethylene glycol?
Diarrhea, cramps, bloating
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What is the brand name of bisacodyl?
Dulcolax
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What is the common oral dosage of bisacodyl for laxative use?
5-15 mg by mouth daily
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What is the common rectal dosage of bisacodyl for laxative use?
10 mg rectally daily
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What is the dosage of bisacodyl for colonoscopy prep?
20-30 mg dose
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What is the maximum daily dosage of bisacodyl?
30 mg/day
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What is the primary indication for bisacodyl?
Stimulant laxative to relieve constipation
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What is another use for bisacodyl aside from relieving constipation?
Bowel evacuant for colonoscopy prep
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How long does it typically take for the oral dose of bisacodyl to work?
8 hours
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How long does it typically take for a bisacodyl suppository to work?
15-60 minutes
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How long should bisacodyl be taken without medical doctor approval?
No longer than 1 week
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What are common side effects of bisacodyl?
Diarrhea, cramps
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What is the brand name of loperamide?
Imodium
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What is the common frequency for taking loperamide?
2 tablets by mouth after the first loose stool, then 1 tablet after each subsequent loose stool
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What is the maximum daily dosage of loperamide for OTC use?
8 mg/day
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What is the maximum daily dosage of loperamide for prescription use?
16 mg/day
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What is the primary indication for loperamide?
Slows peristalsis to treat diarrhea
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What is a common side effect of loperamide?
Drowsiness
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What should you do if diarrhea does not improve in 2 days while taking loperamide?
Call a doctor due to dehydration risk

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