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Question 1

Escitalopram

Answer 1

Lexapro

Question 2

Escitalopram enantiomer?

Answer 2

S-enantiomer of Citalopram

Question 3

Class of Escitalopram?

Answer 3

Antidepressant - SSRI

Question 4

Metabolism of Escitalopram?

Answer 4

CYP3A4 and CYP2C19

Question 5

DIs of Escitalopram?

Answer 5

MAOIs (neuroleptic malignant syndrome risk - don’t use within 14 days of starting Escitalopram)

Question 6

Precaution of antidepressants?

Answer 6

Increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions in some children and teenagers

Question 7

Pregnancy category of Escitalopram?

Answer 7

C

Question 8

AE of Escitalopram?

Answer 8

Nausea, ejaculation disorder, insomnia, diarrhea, somnolence

Question 9

Counseling points of Escitalopram?

Answer 9

Avoid OH, consult MD before starting OTC, don’t stop abruptly, may take 2 weeks of therapy to see improvement

Question 10

Tenormin

Answer 10

Atenolol

Question 11

Class of Tenormin?

Answer 11

Antihypertensive

Question 12

MOA of Atenolol?

Answer 12

Cardioselective B1

Question 13

PDs of Atenolol?

Answer 13

Decreased HR and CO, Decreased BP, # isoproterenol tachycardia, decreased reflex orthostatic tachycardia

Question 14

DIs of Atenolol?

Answer 14

Decreases effects of Clonidine. Toxic effects increased by Verapamil.

Question 15

CI of Atenolol?

Answer 15

Sinus bradycardia, heart block > 1st degree, cardiogenic shock, and overt cardiac failure.

Question 16

Pregnancy category of Atenolol?

Answer 16

C (may increase risk of neonatal hypoglycemia and bradycardia)

Question 17

Counseling points of Atenolol?

Answer 17

Avoid abrupt withdrawal, Masking of hypoglycemia, Take with food/milk to avoid GI upset

Question 18

Diltiazem HCl

Answer 18

Cardizem, Cartia, Tiazac

Question 19

Class of Diltiazem?

Answer 19

Antihypertensive/Antianginal

Question 20

MOA of Diltiazem?

Answer 20

CCB