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Imipramine, amitriptyline, desipramine, nortriptyline, clomipramine, doxepin, and amoxapine are ______________________. What are some side-effects of this class of drugs?
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Tricyclic antidepressants; Tri-Cs: Convulsions, Coma, Cardiotoxicity (arrhythmias), also respiratory distress, hyperpyrexia. Confusion and hallucinations in elderly.
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What is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose? What is the mechanism?
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N-acetylcysteine; Regenerates glutathione
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This drug class increases GABA-A action by increasing the frequency of Cl- channel opening.
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Benzodiazepines
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Midazolam is the most common anesthetic used for endoscopy. What are some possible side effects? What can you use to treat overdose?
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Severe postoperative respiratory depression, decreased BP, amnesia; treat with flumazenil (general tx for benzodiapine overdose)
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Which of the following insulin formulations are short-acting; intermediate acting; or long acting: Aspart, Lente, Lispro, Ultralente, NPH
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Short acting: Lispro, Aspart; Intermediate: NPH; Long-acting: Lente, Ultralente
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