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SSRI choice for the elderly

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Zoloft, (sertraline) low side effect profile

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SSRI that is weight neutral, therefore good for patients with eating disorders such as bulimia

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Prozac (fluoxetine)

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Most sedating of the SSRI’s, also used in menopause and OCD

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Paxil (paroxetine)

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Two common SNRI’s

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  1. Effexor (venlafaxine)

2. Cymbalta (duloxetine)

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Side effect profile of SNRI’s

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HTN, avoid in patients with HTN

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6
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Off label use of tricyclics

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Treatment of neuropathic pain

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What body system is adversely affected by tricyclics?

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Can cause problems with cardiac conduction

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What are MAOI’s reserved for?

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Refractory or atypical depression

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Patient’s taking MAOI’s should avoid

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  1. Grapefruit juice
  2. Foods high in tyramines
  3. ETOH
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10
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HTN crisis can be found in patients taking what antidepressant class?

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MAOI’s

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11
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Toxic lithium level

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> 2.0

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12
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Lithium affects what electrolyte

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Sodium

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13
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Goiter and hypothyroidism are seen in what what medication used to treat bipolar?

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Lithium

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14
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Seizure med associated with hair loss and weight gain

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Valproic acid

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15
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Seizure med associated with gingival hyperplasia and hirsutism

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Dilantin

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Seizure med associated with bone marrow suppression, also treats trigeminal neuralgia

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Tegratol (carbamazepine)

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Seizure/migraine med associated with benefit of weight loss, but also may cause kidney stones

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Topamax

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18
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Tricyclic used for migraine prophylaxis

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Elavil (amitriptyline)

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19
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Triptans should not be used in patients with

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  1. Uncontrolled HTN
  2. MAOI use
  3. CAD
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20
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1st line treatment of bacterial sinusitis

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Augmentin

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21
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1st line treatment for mastitis

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Dicloxacillin

22
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What side effects are the macrolides notorious for?

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GI upset

23
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Three CAT B antibiotic classes for pregnant women

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  1. PCN’s
  2. Cephalosporins
  3. Macrolides
24
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Black box warning of Bactrim

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SJS

25
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Antibiotic associated with photosensitivity

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Tetracyclines

26
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Antibiotic used for TB, may turn secretions red

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Rifampin

27
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Treatment options for purulent cellulitis hint (BCD)

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Bactrim, Clindamycin, Doxy

28
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In term of kidney function and GFR, when should an ACE be discontinued?

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If the GFR drops 30% of baseline GFR

29
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Cardiac drug known to be ototoxic if given to quickly

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Lasix

30
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Adverse side effect in men due to spironolactone use

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Gynecomastia

31
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Digoxin therapeutic range

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0.5-0.8

32
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Associated with long term effects such as thyroid issues, eye issues, and pulmonary toxicity

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Amiodarone

33
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Toxic digoxin level

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> 2

34
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Electrolyte imbalance that may affect digoxin level

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Hypokalemia

35
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Normal and therapeutic INR

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1, and 2-3

36
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INR level of 5-10, vitamin K?

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No, unless patient bleeding

37
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INR level of > 10, vitamin K?

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Yes, PO vitamin K, unless patient is bleeding, then IV

38
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INR level > 10, vitamin K?

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Yes, IV vitamin K

39
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Associated with spinal hematoma and possible paralysis

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Black box warning of Lovenox

40
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B12 deficiency, osteoporosis, c-diff

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Associated with long term use of PPI

41
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Anti-emetic associated with sedation, anticholinergic effects, tardive dyskinesia, dystonia

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Compazine

42
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Hormone replacement that can be given to women without an intact uterus

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Estrogen only

43
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Hormone replacement that can’t be given to women with an intact uterus

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Estrogen only

44
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BPH drug class intended to provide quicker relief of symptoms

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Alpha blockers, reductase inhibitors take up to 6 months

45
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BPH drug class associated with possible erectile dysfunction and is CAT X

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Reductase inhibitors, specifically finasteride

46
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Selenium sulfide shampoo

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May be used to treat tinea versicolor and tinea capitis

47
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Terbinafine

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Treats tinea capitis and fungal nail infections

48
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Griseofulvin

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Oral antifungal that treats tinea capitis, take with fatty meal

49
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Order of asthma medications

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SABA, L-ICS, LABA, refer

50
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Order of COPD medications

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SABA, LABA, LAMA, combo drugs with ICS, refer

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