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Side effects of Aluminum-containing antacids
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Muscle weakness
Osteporosis |
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Side effects of Magnesium-containing antacids
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Diarrhea
Electrolyte imbalance |
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Side effects of Calcium-containing antacids
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Metabolic alkalosis
Constipation |
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Side effects of Sodium- containing antacids
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Flatulence
fluid retention |
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Cimetidine has major drug interactions with what 3 medications especially?
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Phenytoin
Warfarin Theophylline |
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Infalyte Solution and WHO-ORS are both what types of medications?
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Oral rehydration products
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Hemorrhoid products are available under what type of categories?
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Vasoconstrictors
Hydrocortisone products Skin protectants Local Anesthetics |
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examples of a bulk-forming laxative
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Metamucil, citrucel, Fibercon
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Examples of an emmolient laxative
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Docusate Sodium (Colace)
Correctol stool softener |
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MOA of H2 Antagonists
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The bind to the H2 receptors that are responsible for triggering gastin to be excreted to help break down food in the gut
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Side effects/cautions of mineral oil
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Should not be taken with meals (delyas gastric emptying)
Will impair the absoprtion of fat soluble vitamins Should not be given to pregnant women or those taking anticogulants |
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Type of Saline Laxatives
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Magnesium citrate
Mag hydroxide Sodium bisphosphate Fleet Enema |
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Types of Hyperosmotic Laxatives
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Fleet Glycerin suppositories
Glycerin in the primary component in hyperosmotic laxatives |
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What are four main agents that are considered to be anti-emetics?
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Meclizine
Clyclizine Diphenhydramine Dimenhydrinate |
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What are some types of anti-emetic procedures used in to poisoning?
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Gastric Lavage
Activated Charcoal Ipecac Syrup |
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Oxymetolazoline and Naphazoline fall under what OTC category? (Also, give brand names of these meds too)
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They are topical decongesant
Oxymetazoline (Afrin) Naphazoline (Privine) |
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MOA of Capsaicin
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Has been shown to reduce pain, NOT inflammation from RA and OA.
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Types of Sunscreen agents (4 of them)
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The cinnamates
Benzophenones Aminobenzoic Acid Anthranilates |
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Enzymatic contact lens solution is used for what?
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Weekly protein cleaning
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Name three type of nicotine replacement systems
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Nicotine trandermal system
Nicotine nasal spray Nicotine polacilex (given w/out a RX) |
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The only effective non-prescription medication for vaginal treatment is for what type of infection?
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Candidal vulvovaginitis
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The 2 main ingredients for OTC medications for insomnia are?
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Diphenhydramine
Melatonin |
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The most abundant cation in the body is_?
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Calcium (1200g)
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Hydrogel Dressings
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Made for peptic ulcers, burns, radiation sores, etc.
Used for wounds with low exudant. Can't absorb much because it's already made up of 95% water |
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Hydrocolloidal Dressings
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Very Occlusive
Doesn't allow water or oxygen in Lowers the pH of the wound, making the environment acidic, therefore inhibiting bacteria growth. |
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When can't hydrcolloid dressings be used?
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When the wound or surrounding skin is infected
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Alginic dressings
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Used for wounds with moderate to high exundate
Can absorb up to 20x its weight in fluids Can be used for infected or non-infected wounds |
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When can't alginic dressings be used?
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It can't be used for dry wounds or wounds that have minimal drainage. If so, it could dehydrate the wounds, which could delay the healing process
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Transparent Films
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Films that are made up of polyurethane and coated with acrylic adhesive
Transparent, so good for wound monitoring Keeps the wound moist to help with healing |
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Composite Dressings
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Dressings that are made up of multiple layers
Can be used for primary or secondary dressings Used for either minimal or high exudate wounds |
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Transparent Films
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Films that are made up of polyurethane and coated with acrylic adhesive
Transparent, so good for wound monitoring Keeps the wound moist to help with healing |
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Composite Dressings
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Dressings that are made up of multiple layers
Can be used for primary or secondary dressings Used for either minimal or high exudate wounds |
