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34 Cards in this Set
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Drug(s) indicated for controlling hyperuricemia
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
*not colchicine b/c it is indicated for the chronic management of gout |
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Vitamin B6 interaction with Levadopa
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Pyridoxine, vitamin B6, in doses as low as 10 mg/day, can accelerate the rate of aromatic amino acid decarboxylation, thus increasing the peripheral conversion of levodopa to dopamine.
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Active ingredients in Mylanta
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Aluminum Hydroxide
Magnesium Hydroxide Simethicone |
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Which is more potent, amniophylline or theophylline?
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Aminophylline is the ethylenediamine salt of theophylline, and therefore has only 85% of the potency.
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Pharmacokinetics of a two-compartment model when administering IV bolus
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1. faster initial distribution than elimination
2. two slopes will be present when graphed |
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Acceptable lubricants for condoms or diaphragm
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1) water-base lubricant (KY jelly)
2) spermicidal cream **not oil-base (white vaseline, petrolatum) |
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Clozapine should not be initiated in patients with what baseline WBC or ANC?
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WBC <3500/mm3
ANC <2000/mm3 |
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Clozapine should be discontinued in patients with what WBC or ANC?
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WBC <2000/mm3
ANC <1000/mm3 (do not rechallenge) |
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Examples of standard amino acid solution for TPN
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Aminosyn
FreAmine (NephrAmine is used for pts with renal impairment) |
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Normal chloride level
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95-105mEq/L
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Contents of MTE-4 & MTE-5 solution?
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trace elements:
1. chromic chloride 2. Cupric sulfate 3. Manganese sulfate 4. Zice sulfate (MTE-5): selenium |
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What trace elements is seldomly present in a solution of multi-trace element?
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iron
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Dosage form of methotrexate
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tablet
powder for injection solution for injection |
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Side effect of ACEI
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dry cough
hypotension (first few days) increase alertness mood elevation |
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Indication of verapamil
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Angina
Atrial fibrillation Atrial flutter Hypertension Treatment & Prophylaxis of PSVT |
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What is the rate-limiting step of drug absorption, disintegration time or dissolution time?
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dissolution time
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What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome?
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Pathologic hypersecretory condition that may be caused by adenomas of the gastrin-producing islet cells of the pancreas. Patients with this condition experience persistent ulcer pain and diarrhea. The drug of choice for this is considered to be proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole
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What is polyvinyl alcohol use for in ophthalmic solutions?
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viscosity builder to increase the contact time of the ophthalmic solution with the surface of the eye
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Ocupress
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Carteolol
(BB, decrease output of aqueous humor) |
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What is EDTA, or ethylenediaminetetraacetic? acid
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Chelating agent that has the ability to remove trace quantities of metals that might promote the decomposition of the active drug.
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Brand names of enteric-coated aspirin
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Ecotrin
Easprin Ascriptin Enteric |
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Brand name of hydrochlorothiazide?
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HydroDiuril
Oretic Microzide Esidrix Ezide HydroKraft Zide HCT 50 |
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What does Dristan contain?
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aspirin
phenylephrine chlorpheniramine caffeine (for common cold) |
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What does Alka-Seltzer Plus contain?
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Phenylephrine
Chlorpheniramine Dextromethorphan (no asprin which is in Dristan, also used for treating common cold) |
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Sular
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Nisoldipine
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Plendil
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Felodipine
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Dosage forms of ferrous sulfate?
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Feosol (caplet)
tablet liquid drops elixir extended-release tablet (not injectable due to local irritation, iron sucrose & iron dextran are injection) |
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Sources of Vitamin B12
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Foods from animal sources such as eggs, dairy products, and especially liver contain vitamin B12. Another source is shellfish.
(strict vegetarians may require supplementation) |
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Epsom salt
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Magnesium sulfate
(topical astringent) |
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Betadine
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povidone-iodine
viruses, Gram - and Gram + (topical antiseptic bactericide/virucide) |
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How many ml is in a fluid ounce?
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30ml = 1 fl oz
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Percogesic
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Phenyltoloxamine citrate 30mg (antihistamine)/APAP 325mg
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Precription drugs effective for traveler's diarrhea?
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Fluoroquinolones (DOC)
Bactrim Doxycycline |
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Lyme disease is caused by what organism?
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spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi
DOC doxycycline, TCN serious cases tx with IV ceftriaxone |