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A specialist who can guide a provider in prescribing drugs is best defined as a what? |
Clinical pharmacist |
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Out of the several names given each medication, which of these drug names is given by the manufacturer? |
Trade name |
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Which statement is true regarding the role of a medical service technician in medication administration? |
Technicians are permitted to administer medications under the supervision of a nurse or physician |
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Which statement is not considered one of the patients legal and ethical rights? |
Choose the method of administration |
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What form should be filled out when reporting a medication error? |
AF Form 765 |
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How many ways can a provider initiate a drug order? |
2 |
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What do many medical treatment facilities use to avoid errors when copying a drug order? |
Computer-generated product |
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Drug administration is controlled primarily by what? |
Federal law |
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Narcotics, such as codeine, cocaine, and amphetamines, which have a high potential for abuse, but have acceptable medical uses are classified as what? |
Schedule II |
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What law requires a periodic inventory of all controlled substances? |
Controlled Substances Act |
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As a minimum, how often should controlled temperature drug storage areas be monitored? |
Once per day |
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Penicillin administered to treat an infection is an example of what category of drugs? |
Curative |
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The process by which a drug is transported from the site of entry to the circulatory system is known as what? |
Absorption |
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A patients weight is a factor in drug action due to what? |
Body fat absorption |
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Why are oral medications that are taken before meals generally faster acting? |
Lower digestive system content |
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Why are oral medications that are taken before meals generally faster acting? |
Lower digestive system content |
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Which statement is true regarding how ambient temperature can affect drug action? |
Warmer temperatures increase circulation and cause rapid drug action |
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Why are oral medications that are taken before meals generally faster acting? |
Lower digestive system content |
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Which statement is true regarding how ambient temperature can affect drug action? |
Warmer temperatures increase circulation and cause rapid drug action |
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Which of these is a common reference source for drugs? |
Physician Desk Reference |
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Why are oral medications that are taken before meals generally faster acting? |
Lower digestive system content |
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Which statement is true regarding how ambient temperature can affect drug action? |
Warmer temperatures increase circulation and cause rapid drug action |
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Which of these is a common reference source for drugs? |
Physician Desk Reference |
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A finely ground drug that can be used internally or used externally describes a type of medication preparation called a what? |
Powder |
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Why are oral medications that are taken before meals generally faster acting? |
Lower digestive system content |
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Which statement is true regarding how ambient temperature can affect drug action? |
Warmer temperatures increase circulation and cause rapid drug action |
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Which of these is a common reference source for drugs? |
Physician Desk Reference |
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A finely ground drug that can be used internally or used externally describes a type of medication preparation called a what? |
Powder |
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What type of medication has a cleansing action that produces watery evacuation of intestinal content? |
Cathartics |
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Which element is not required on a medication order? |
Patient’s age |
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Before administering any medication, you are responsible for all of the following except? |
For ensuring A1C Jones is available for work the next day |
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Before administering any medication, you are responsible for all of the following except? |
For ensuring A1C Jones is available for work the next day |
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How many pounds are equal to 65kg ? |
143 |
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Before administering any medication, you are responsible for all of the following except? |
For ensuring A1C Jones is available for work the next day |
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How many pounds are equal to 65kg ? |
143 |
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Dr. Young has ordered Mrs. Green to receive 5mg/kg of Ancef twice a day. Mrs. Green weighs 65kg. The medication Ancef is supplied in vials 50mg/ml. How many mL’s of the Ancef will be given for each dose? |
6.5 |
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LtCol McNamara ordered a single dose Phenergan 12.5mg, to be administered intramuscularly to A1C Jones for nausea and vomiting. The Phenergan is supplied in 50mg/2mL pre-filled syringes. How many mLs would you administer? |
0.50 |
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The method of parenteral medication administration that involves injecting a drug into a muscle what? |
Intramuscular (IM) |
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The method of parenteral medication administration that involves injecting a drug into a muscle what? |
Intramuscular (IM) |
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Name the parts of a needle. |
Hub, shaft, and bevel |
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What administration method delivers medication directly into a patient’s digestive system? |
Oral |
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What administration method delivers medication directly into a patient’s digestive system? |
Oral |
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To prevent contamination and accidental spills, liquid medications being administered to inpatients are usually poured at what location? |
At the patient’s bedside |
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What administration method delivers medication directly into a patient’s digestive system? |
Oral |
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To prevent contamination and accidental spills, liquid medications being administered to inpatients are usually poured at what location? |
At the patient’s bedside |
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Which statement is a disadvantage of inhalation medication? |
Monitoring the precise amount of drug administration is difficult |
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When administering eye medications, ensure the patient’s treated eye is lower than the other in order to do what? |
Prevent the solution from running into the patients unaffected eye |
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Into what body cavity are otic medications administered? |
External auditory canal |
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Into what body cavity are otic medications administered? |
External auditory canal |
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To administer ear drops in a patient under three years of age, you gently pull the earlobe how? |
Down to straighten the canal |
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Into what body cavity are otic medications administered? |
External auditory canal |
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To administer ear drops in a patient under three years of age, you gently pull the earlobe how? |
Down to straighten the canal |
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Vaginal suppositories are what? |
Administered to combat infection |
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Into what body cavity are otic medications administered? |
External auditory canal |
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To administer ear drops in a patient under three years of age, you gently pull the earlobe how? |
Down to straighten the canal |
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Vaginal suppositories are what? |
Administered to combat infection |
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When administering a vaginal douche, how high above the patients vagina do you hang the bag? |
12-18 inches |
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Into what body cavity are otic medications administered? |
External auditory canal |
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To administer ear drops in a patient under three years of age, you gently pull the earlobe how? |
Down to straighten the canal |
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Into what body cavity are otic medications administered? |
External auditory canal |
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To administer ear drops in a patient under three years of age, you gently pull the earlobe how? |
Down to straighten the canal |
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Vaginal suppositories are what? |
Administered to combat infection |
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When administering a vaginal douche, how high above the patients vagina do you hang the bag? |
12-18 inches |
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Which medication’s primary action is pain relief? |
Analgesics, sedatives, and hypnotics |
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Opioids are contraindicated with what? |
Head injury treatment |
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Into what body cavity are otic medications administered? |
External auditory canal |
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To administer ear drops in a patient under three years of age, you gently pull the earlobe how? |
Down to straighten the canal |
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Vaginal suppositories are what? |
Administered to combat infection |
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When administering a vaginal douche, how high above the patients vagina do you hang the bag? |
12-18 inches |
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Which medication’s primary action is pain relief? |
Analgesics, sedatives, and hypnotics |
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Opioids are contraindicated with what? |
Head injury treatment |
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Opioid antagonists are used in the treatment of what? |
Opioid overdose |
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Into what body cavity are otic medications administered? |
External auditory canal |
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To administer ear drops in a patient under three years of age, you gently pull the earlobe how? |
Down to straighten the canal |
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Vaginal suppositories are what? |
Administered to combat infection |
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When administering a vaginal douche, how high above the patients vagina do you hang the bag? |
12-18 inches |
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Which medication’s primary action is pain relief? |
Analgesics, sedatives, and hypnotics |
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Opioids are contraindicated with what? |
Head injury treatment |
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Opioid antagonists are used in the treatment of what? |
Opioid overdose |
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Nonopioid analgesics are available how? |
Over the counter |
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Into what body cavity are otic medications administered? |
External auditory canal |
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To administer ear drops in a patient under three years of age, you gently pull the earlobe how? |
Down to straighten the canal |
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Vaginal suppositories are what? |
Administered to combat infection |
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When administering a vaginal douche, how high above the patients vagina do you hang the bag? |
12-18 inches |
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Which medication’s primary action is pain relief? |
Analgesics, sedatives, and hypnotics |
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Opioids are contraindicated with what? |
Head injury treatment |
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Opioid antagonists are used in the treatment of what? |
Opioid overdose |
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Nonopioid analgesics are available how? |
Over the counter |
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Anti-inflammatory actions are associated with what? |
Preventing the formation of prostaglandins |
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A common side effect of sedatives and hypnotic medications is what? |
A depressed state of rapid eye movement (REM) phase of sleep |
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A common side effect of sedatives and hypnotic medications is what? |
A depressed state of rapid eye movement (REM) phase of sleep |
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Which over the counter central nervous system stimulant is frequently taken in prolonged high doses producing habituation and psychological dependence? |
Caffeine |
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A common side effect of sedatives and hypnotic medications is what? |
A depressed state of rapid eye movement (REM) phase of sleep |
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Which over the counter central nervous system stimulant is frequently taken in prolonged high doses producing habituation and psychological dependence? |
Caffeine |
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What is not a side effect of tricyclics? |
Pupil constriction |
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A common side effect of sedatives and hypnotic medications is what? |
A depressed state of rapid eye movement (REM) phase of sleep |
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Which over the counter central nervous system stimulant is frequently taken in prolonged high doses producing habituation and psychological dependence? |
Caffeine |
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What is not a side effect of tricyclics? |
Pupil constriction |
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Antianxiety medications are prescribed for what? |
The treat of insomnia |
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A common side effect of sedatives and hypnotic medications is what? |
A depressed state of rapid eye movement (REM) phase of sleep |
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Which over the counter central nervous system stimulant is frequently taken in prolonged high doses producing habituation and psychological dependence? |
Caffeine |
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What is not a side effect of tricyclics? |
Pupil constriction |
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Antianxiety medications are prescribed for what? |
The treat of insomnia |
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Antipsychotic medications are categorized as what? |
Major tranquilizers |
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A common side effect of sedatives and hypnotic medications is what? |
A depressed state of rapid eye movement (REM) phase of sleep |
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Which over the counter central nervous system stimulant is frequently taken in prolonged high doses producing habituation and psychological dependence? |
Caffeine |
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What is not a side effect of tricyclics? |
Pupil constriction |
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Antianxiety medications are prescribed for what? |
The treat of insomnia |
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Antipsychotic medications are categorized as what? |
Major tranquilizers |
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Extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) common to typical phenothiaznes antipsychotic medications is a result of what? |
Blocking dopamine receptors |
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Which pulse point should be checked before the administration of digitalis? |
Apical |
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Which pulse point should be checked before the administration of digitalis? |
Apical |
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Toxic side effects of digitalis include the following except what? |
Tachycardia |
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Which pulse point should be checked before the administration of digitalis? |
Apical |
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Toxic side effects of digitalis include the following except what? |
Tachycardia |
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Adrenergic blockers are used in low doses for patients with which condition? |
Lung conditions that cause bronchospasm |
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Which pulse point should be checked before the administration of digitalis? |
Apical |
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Toxic side effects of digitalis include the following except what? |
Tachycardia |
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Adrenergic blockers are used in low doses for patients with which condition? |
Lung conditions that cause bronchospasm |
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Calcium channel blockers should not be taken with what? |
Grapefruit juice |
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The drug of choice when treating premature ventricular contractions associated with a myocardial infarction is what? |
Lidocaine |
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Quinidine is used primarily as prophylactic therapy to do what? |
Maintain normal rhythm after cardioversion |
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Quinidine is used primarily as prophylactic therapy to do what? |
Maintain normal rhythm after cardioversion |
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What is the most common side effect of anti hypertensives? |
Postural hypotension |
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors lower blood pressure by doing what? |
Decreasing vasoconstriction |
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors lower blood pressure by doing what? |
Decreasing vasoconstriction |
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When angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are taken in conjunction with diuretics or vasodilator, what affect is produced? |
Potentiate hypotension |
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Central-acting alpha-adrenergic inhibitors are usually combined with what? |
Diuretics |
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Central-acting alpha-adrenergic inhibitors are usually combined with what? |
Diuretics |
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What is the primary side effect of central-acting alpha-adrenergic inhibitors? |
Sodium and water retention |
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Central-acting alpha-adrenergic inhibitors are usually combined with what? |
Diuretics |
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What is the primary side effect of central-acting alpha-adrenergic inhibitors? |
Sodium and water retention |
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What antidote is administered for serious bleeding complications while under coumarin/Coumadin therapy? |
Vitamin K |
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Central-acting alpha-adrenergic inhibitors are usually combined with what? |
Diuretics |
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What is the primary side effect of central-acting alpha-adrenergic inhibitors? |
Sodium and water retention |
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What antidote is administered for serious bleeding complications while under coumarin/Coumadin therapy? |
Vitamin K |
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Mr. Johnson has undergone a hip replacement and is receiving heparin treatment. His daughter has received education from the nurse at the hospital regarding the heparin treatment. What patient education instructions would mr. Johnson’s daughter receive in regards to the site of the heparin injection? |
Do not aspirate |
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Central-acting alpha-adrenergic inhibitors are usually combined with what? |
Diuretics |
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What is the primary side effect of central-acting alpha-adrenergic inhibitors? |
Sodium and water retention |
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What antidote is administered for serious bleeding complications while under coumarin/Coumadin therapy? |
Vitamin K |
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Mr. Johnson has undergone a hip replacement and is receiving heparin treatment. His daughter has received education from the nurse at the hospital regarding the heparin treatment. What patient education instructions would mr. Johnson’s daughter receive in regards to the site of the heparin injection? |
Do not aspirate |
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While undergoing herparin treatment, mr Johnson’s diet should be monitored closely for foods and rich in which vitamin? |
K |
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The most serious complication of thrombolytic therapy is what? |
Bleeding |
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Antacids containing aluminum or calcium carbonate have the common side effect of? |
Constipation |
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Antacids containing aluminum or calcium carbonate have the common side effect of? |
Constipation |
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What is a potential side effect when antacids are taken concurrently with coumarin derivates? |
Increase bleeding time |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
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When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
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When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
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Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
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When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
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Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
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Which endocrine therapy drugs are used to prevent organ transplant rejection? |
Corticosteroids |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
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When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
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Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
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Which endocrine therapy drugs are used to prevent organ transplant rejection? |
Corticosteroids |
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A major contributor of young children developing type II diabetes is what? |
Increased obesity |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
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When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
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Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
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Which endocrine therapy drugs are used to prevent organ transplant rejection? |
Corticosteroids |
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A major contributor of young children developing type II diabetes is what? |
Increased obesity |
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With Type I diabetes, the pancreas does what? |
Is unable to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
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When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
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Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
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Which endocrine therapy drugs are used to prevent organ transplant rejection? |
Corticosteroids |
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A major contributor of young children developing type II diabetes is what? |
Increased obesity |
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With Type I diabetes, the pancreas does what? |
Is unable to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar |
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Insulin may potentiate a hypoglycemic effect when taken concomitantly with what? |
Alcohol or salicylates |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
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When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
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Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
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Which endocrine therapy drugs are used to prevent organ transplant rejection? |
Corticosteroids |
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A major contributor of young children developing type II diabetes is what? |
Increased obesity |
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With Type I diabetes, the pancreas does what? |
Is unable to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar |
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Insulin may potentiate a hypoglycemic effect when taken concomitantly with what? |
Alcohol or salicylates |
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What are the actions of sulfonylurea medications? |
Increase the insulin production of the pancreas and better peripheral insulin activity |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Aminoglycosides are used for how long? |
Short term treatment |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
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When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
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Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
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Which endocrine therapy drugs are used to prevent organ transplant rejection? |
Corticosteroids |
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A major contributor of young children developing type II diabetes is what? |
Increased obesity |
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With Type I diabetes, the pancreas does what? |
Is unable to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar |
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Insulin may potentiate a hypoglycemic effect when taken concomitantly with what? |
Alcohol or salicylates |
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What are the actions of sulfonylurea medications? |
Increase the insulin production of the pancreas and better peripheral insulin activity |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Aminoglycosides are used for how long? |
Short term treatment |
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Patients who are allergic to penicillin are also most likely to be allergic to what? |
Cephalosporins |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
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When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
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Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
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Which endocrine therapy drugs are used to prevent organ transplant rejection? |
Corticosteroids |
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A major contributor of young children developing type II diabetes is what? |
Increased obesity |
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With Type I diabetes, the pancreas does what? |
Is unable to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar |
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Insulin may potentiate a hypoglycemic effect when taken concomitantly with what? |
Alcohol or salicylates |
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What are the actions of sulfonylurea medications? |
Increase the insulin production of the pancreas and better peripheral insulin activity |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Aminoglycosides are used for how long? |
Short term treatment |
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Patients who are allergic to penicillin are also most likely to be allergic to what? |
Cephalosporins |
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When a patient is receiving penicillin for the treatment of severe strep throat, what further patient-education is appropriate if the patient is also taking oral contraceptives for birth control? |
Use a back up method of birth control while taking the penicillin |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
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When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
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Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
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Which endocrine therapy drugs are used to prevent organ transplant rejection? |
Corticosteroids |
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A major contributor of young children developing type II diabetes is what? |
Increased obesity |
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With Type I diabetes, the pancreas does what? |
Is unable to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar |
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Insulin may potentiate a hypoglycemic effect when taken concomitantly with what? |
Alcohol or salicylates |
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What are the actions of sulfonylurea medications? |
Increase the insulin production of the pancreas and better peripheral insulin activity |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Aminoglycosides are used for how long? |
Short term treatment |
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Patients who are allergic to penicillin are also most likely to be allergic to what? |
Cephalosporins |
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When a patient is receiving penicillin for the treatment of severe strep throat, what further patient-education is appropriate if the patient is also taking oral contraceptives for birth control? |
Use a back up method of birth control while taking the penicillin |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
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When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
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Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
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Which endocrine therapy drugs are used to prevent organ transplant rejection? |
Corticosteroids |
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A major contributor of young children developing type II diabetes is what? |
Increased obesity |
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With Type I diabetes, the pancreas does what? |
Is unable to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar |
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Insulin may potentiate a hypoglycemic effect when taken concomitantly with what? |
Alcohol or salicylates |
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What are the actions of sulfonylurea medications? |
Increase the insulin production of the pancreas and better peripheral insulin activity |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Aminoglycosides are used for how long? |
Short term treatment |
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Patients who are allergic to penicillin are also most likely to be allergic to what? |
Cephalosporins |
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When a patient is receiving penicillin for the treatment of severe strep throat, what further patient-education is appropriate if the patient is also taking oral contraceptives for birth control? |
Use a back up method of birth control while taking the penicillin |
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If after five days of the penicillin treatment the patient develops diarrhea, what advice would be appropriate? |
Add yogurt or buttermilk to her diet and monitor the number of episodes |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
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When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
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Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
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Which endocrine therapy drugs are used to prevent organ transplant rejection? |
Corticosteroids |
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A major contributor of young children developing type II diabetes is what? |
Increased obesity |
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With Type I diabetes, the pancreas does what? |
Is unable to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar |
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Insulin may potentiate a hypoglycemic effect when taken concomitantly with what? |
Alcohol or salicylates |
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What are the actions of sulfonylurea medications? |
Increase the insulin production of the pancreas and better peripheral insulin activity |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
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Aminoglycosides are used for how long? |
Short term treatment |
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Patients who are allergic to penicillin are also most likely to be allergic to what? |
Cephalosporins |
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When a patient is receiving penicillin for the treatment of severe strep throat, what further patient-education is appropriate if the patient is also taking oral contraceptives for birth control? |
Use a back up method of birth control while taking the penicillin |
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If after five days of the penicillin treatment the patient develops diarrhea, what advice would be appropriate? |
Add yogurt or buttermilk to her diet and monitor the number of episodes |
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Which medication can interact with quinolones to potentiate cardiac arrest? |
Theophyline |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
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When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
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Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
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Which endocrine therapy drugs are used to prevent organ transplant rejection? |
Corticosteroids |
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A major contributor of young children developing type II diabetes is what? |
Increased obesity |
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With Type I diabetes, the pancreas does what? |
Is unable to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar |
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Insulin may potentiate a hypoglycemic effect when taken concomitantly with what? |
Alcohol or salicylates |
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What are the actions of sulfonylurea medications? |
Increase the insulin production of the pancreas and better peripheral insulin activity |
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Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
|
|
Aminoglycosides are used for how long? |
Short term treatment |
|
|
Patients who are allergic to penicillin are also most likely to be allergic to what? |
Cephalosporins |
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|
When a patient is receiving penicillin for the treatment of severe strep throat, what further patient-education is appropriate if the patient is also taking oral contraceptives for birth control? |
Use a back up method of birth control while taking the penicillin |
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|
If after five days of the penicillin treatment the patient develops diarrhea, what advice would be appropriate? |
Add yogurt or buttermilk to her diet and monitor the number of episodes |
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Which medication can interact with quinolones to potentiate cardiac arrest? |
Theophyline |
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Which vaccine should not be administered to individuals allergic to egg or egg products? |
Influenza |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
|
|
What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
|
|
When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
|
|
Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
|
|
Which endocrine therapy drugs are used to prevent organ transplant rejection? |
Corticosteroids |
|
|
A major contributor of young children developing type II diabetes is what? |
Increased obesity |
|
|
With Type I diabetes, the pancreas does what? |
Is unable to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar |
|
|
Insulin may potentiate a hypoglycemic effect when taken concomitantly with what? |
Alcohol or salicylates |
|
|
What are the actions of sulfonylurea medications? |
Increase the insulin production of the pancreas and better peripheral insulin activity |
|
|
Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
|
|
Aminoglycosides are used for how long? |
Short term treatment |
|
|
Patients who are allergic to penicillin are also most likely to be allergic to what? |
Cephalosporins |
|
|
When a patient is receiving penicillin for the treatment of severe strep throat, what further patient-education is appropriate if the patient is also taking oral contraceptives for birth control? |
Use a back up method of birth control while taking the penicillin |
|
|
If after five days of the penicillin treatment the patient develops diarrhea, what advice would be appropriate? |
Add yogurt or buttermilk to her diet and monitor the number of episodes |
|
|
Which medication can interact with quinolones to potentiate cardiac arrest? |
Theophyline |
|
|
Which vaccine should not be administered to individuals allergic to egg or egg products? |
Influenza |
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Hepatitis A is contracted through the transmission of what? |
Contaminated food or water |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
|
|
What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
|
|
When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
|
|
Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
|
|
Which endocrine therapy drugs are used to prevent organ transplant rejection? |
Corticosteroids |
|
|
A major contributor of young children developing type II diabetes is what? |
Increased obesity |
|
|
With Type I diabetes, the pancreas does what? |
Is unable to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar |
|
|
Insulin may potentiate a hypoglycemic effect when taken concomitantly with what? |
Alcohol or salicylates |
|
|
What are the actions of sulfonylurea medications? |
Increase the insulin production of the pancreas and better peripheral insulin activity |
|
|
Which medication acts as an absorbent and protectant to achieve a drying effect to the gastrointestinal tract? |
Kaopectate |
|
|
Aminoglycosides are used for how long? |
Short term treatment |
|
|
Patients who are allergic to penicillin are also most likely to be allergic to what? |
Cephalosporins |
|
|
When a patient is receiving penicillin for the treatment of severe strep throat, what further patient-education is appropriate if the patient is also taking oral contraceptives for birth control? |
Use a back up method of birth control while taking the penicillin |
|
|
If after five days of the penicillin treatment the patient develops diarrhea, what advice would be appropriate? |
Add yogurt or buttermilk to her diet and monitor the number of episodes |
|
|
Which medication can interact with quinolones to potentiate cardiac arrest? |
Theophyline |
|
|
Which vaccine should not be administered to individuals allergic to egg or egg products? |
Influenza |
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Hepatitis A is contracted through the transmission of what? |
Contaminated food or water |
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Which vaccine do all recruits receive a booster for upon entering the Air Force? |
Tetanus |
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Cathartic are categorized as what? |
Laxatives |
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What type of laxative is sorbitol? |
Hyperosmotic |
|
|
When should Dramamine be taken when orally administered? |
30 minutes before expected motion |
|
|
Among the endocrine medications, what drug action category do adrenal corticosteroids fall within? |
Supportive |
|
|
Which endocrine therapy drugs are used to prevent organ transplant rejection? |
Corticosteroids |
|
|
A major contributor of young children developing type II diabetes is what? |
Increased obesity |
|
|
With Type I diabetes, the pancreas does what? |
Is unable to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar |
|
|
Insulin may potentiate a hypoglycemic effect when taken concomitantly with what? |
Alcohol or salicylates |
|
|
What are the actions of sulfonylurea medications? |
Increase the insulin production of the pancreas and better peripheral insulin activity |
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What vaccines are given to individuals deploying to Africa? |
Yellow Fever and Typhoid |
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Which childhood disease was nearly eradicated worldwide by 1972 and in early 2000’s the vaccine was reintroduced as a mobility vaccine for military personnel? |
Small pox |
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Which childhood disease was nearly eradicated worldwide by 1972 and in early 2000’s the vaccine was reintroduced as a mobility vaccine for military personnel? |
Small pox |
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Which viral disease do mosquitos transmit? |
Yellow fever |
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Which childhood disease was nearly eradicated worldwide by 1972 and in early 2000’s the vaccine was reintroduced as a mobility vaccine for military personnel? |
Small pox |
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Which viral disease do mosquitos transmit? |
Yellow fever |
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What type of medication would be prescribed for a patient with allergies to grass and tree pollen? |
Antihistamines |
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What patient-education would be appropriate for a patient who has been prescribed Thessalon perles to help stop coughing? |
Do not chew the capsule i |
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What patient-education would be appropriate for a patient who has been prescribed Thessalon perles to help stop coughing? |
Do not chew the capsule i |
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What food or drink is known for its high potential to change intestinal tract enzymes and interfere with the effectiveness of certain antibiotics, antifungals, antihistamines, and sedative-hypnotic drugs? |
Grapefruit juice |
