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Pharmacology Final Review 2011

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Normal PTT values   show
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show Heparin levels  
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what do you do if PTT shows Heparin OD   show
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show watch for bleeding (urine, IV site, GI, mucous membranes)  
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Normal value fot PT   show
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show warfarin (Coumadin) levels  
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what do you do for a warfarin (Coumadin) over dose   show
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show warfarin (Coumadin) levels of 36 to 72 hours prior to testing  
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show with OUT warfarin 2-3 with an average of 2.5. WITH warfarin 2.5-3.5 with an average of 3.  
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Antiplatelet Action   show
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What will antiplatelet med's NOT do?   show
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what are symptoms of antiplatelet OD?   show
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ASA (asprin) AE?   show
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show 81 mg/day  
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show SQ only, rotate site and never closer than 2" from umbilicus; NEVER take with heparin, no lab test needed; use an electric razor and soft toothbrush; Avoid foods high in vit K (broccoli, brussels sprouts, collard & mustard greens, kale, lettuce, tomatoes)  
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show onset 3-5 hours, duration 12 hours  
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show upper outer area of arms and thighs, the SQ fatty areas across the abdomen and between the iliac crests. Avoiding within 2" of umbilicus, open woulds, scars, open or abraded areas, incisions, drainage tubes, stomas or areas of brusing or oozing.  
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show with 8 oz of water and food  
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hematopoietic drugs are?   show
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action of hematopoietic drugs?   show
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show stimulates RED blood cells; indication = chemo induced leukopenia  
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hematopoietic agent: fligrastim (Neupogen)   show
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hematopoietic agent: oprelvekin (Neumega)   show
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hematopoietic agent: sargramostim (Leukine)   show
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show Hypertension (epoetin), stroke, heartattack, edema, anorexia, N,V, D, alopecia, rash, cough, dyspena, sore throat, fever, blood dyscrasias, headache, bone pain  
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Hematopoietic agent: pegfilgrastim (Neulasta)   show
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Antilipemic Med: Niacin (vitamin B3) Indication   show
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show flushing, pruritus, hyperpigmentaion, GI distress, glucose intolo=erance, hyperuricemia, hepotoxicity, abdominal discomfort  
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show can take a small dose of ASA or NSAID to minimize cutaneous flushing; take with food starting with low initial dose and gradually increasing  
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show Headache, dizziness, hepatotoxicity, blurred vision, myopathy, Rhabdomylysis  
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Antihistamines patient teaching   show
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Antihistamines indications   show
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Antihistamines when to notify HCP   show
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Antibiotics: notify HCP if   show
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show notify HCP; discontinue and take antihistamine; IF SEVER 911  
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show MRSA infection, strptococcal, staphylococcal, and other gram positives; C. diff. ORAL - as it is poorly asorbed in GI tract it is used for local eggect on the surface of the GI tract. A BIG BOY  
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show not in a specific class as it is not structurally related to any other commercially avaiable antibiotic - binds to cell wall, with immediate inhibition of cell wall and death  
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show toxicity can lead to ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity. More common: RED MAN SYNDROME (which slowing down infusion will usually relieve) and hypotention (also caused by to fast infution)  
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Kanamycin (an aminoglycoside) Indication   show
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show ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, muscle paralysis (with high parental dose), hypersensitivity. Note: Ototoxicity - lease to high frequency hearing loss  
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show asses 8th cranial nerve prior to administration and throughout therapy potential for high frequency hearing loss); monitor for vertigo, ataxis, N, V, tinnitus, monitor BUN, ALT/AST/APT, bilirubin, creatinine, & LDH concentrations. Keep pt well hydrated.  
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Aminoglycosides   show
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Important to know about aminoglycosides   show
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how often should serum creatinine levels be measured when taking an aminoglycoside?   show
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show just before next dose, and normally monitored initially they every 5 to 7 days until drug therapy discontinued  
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interactions with aminoglycosides   show
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show one hour after IM and 30 minutes after IV  
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AE for anesthetics   show
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show genetically linked; rapid elevating temperature, tachycardia, tachepenea, sweating, muscular ridgity  
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show can predispose to complications (ex. liver failure)  
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show Narcan - for OD administer every 2-3 minutes, IV  
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show raised of lowered BP, dysrhythmias, pulmonary edema, withdrawl  
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appropriate analgesic for moderate to sever pain   show
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appropriate analgesic for mild to moderate pain and fever   show
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antidote for tylenol OD   show
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what does acetylcysteine do   show
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show NSAIDS first, Corticosteriods, then MDARDS  
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appropriate pain medication for osteoarthritis   show
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show Cytotec (an NSAID)  
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maximum daily dose of Tylenol   show
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Tylenol toxicity leads to   show
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IV only form of acetylcysteine   show
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show (fight or flight) B=Dialation; elevated contractility of the heart, elevated HR, bronchial GI and uterin smooth muscle relaxation, glycogenolysis, cardiac stimulation, vasodialation, and elevated rennin secreations  
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show urinary retntion (non obstructive, postoperative or postpartum) and tumors  
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phentolamine (Regitine) route of administration and cautions   show
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phentolamine (Regitine) (an alpha blocker) indications   show
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show MI and CAD  
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show tachycardia, dizziness, GI upset, nose bleeds  
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show to treat AE of these drugs such as bladder dysfunction, GI atony, Heartburn,  
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Urecholine AE   show
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Anticholenergic action   show
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Indications for Anticholenergics   show
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Atropine Indications   show
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show an antimigraine drug; not preventative, for acute only. also for headaches with auras; causes vasoconstriction cerebral arteries  
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show local irritation at injection site, tingling, flushing, head and cheast congestion  
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Triptan contraindication   show
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Adminstration of sleep aids   show
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Patient teaching for sleep aids   show
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show diazipam (Valium), lorazepam (Ativan), phenytoin (Dilantin)  
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show phenobarbital is used to intentionally overdose into coma inorder to get control of status epilepticus  
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show dyskinesia, syncope, dizziness, insomnia, N, GI upset, urine discoloration, ataxia, C, depression, visual changes, leg edema, fatigue, drowsiness, viral infection, hallucinations,  
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show SQ - 3-5 minutes apart call 911 if first one not effective; topical - ointments, spray, pathc; PO BDI or TID (first pass effect) not for emergencies) IV  
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Digoxin theraputic level   show
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S/S of Digoxin toxicity   show
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show Digibind  
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normal dose for Digoxin   show
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show green and yellow hallos; metalic taste in mouth  
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show when apical pulse is lower than 60  
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show cardiac pacemaker, hypokalemia, hypercalcemia,, atrioventricular block, dysrhytmias, hypothyroidism, respiratory disease, renal disease, advanced age, ventricular fibrillation  
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Digoxin interations   show
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show inotropic: strengthen cardiac muscle; slow contractility of heart; increase action or parasympathtic effects (slow heart rate)  
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Digoxin indications   show
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show Heart block, uncompensated HF (heart not trying to contract)  
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Lidocaine Indications   show
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show IV only due to first pass effect; metabolized by the liver  
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show twitching, convultions, respiratory arrest or depression, metalic taste, confusion, braydicardia, hypotention  
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show MUST be on a cardiac monitor  
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show prevents Na and H2O reabsorption by initiating aldosterone secretion; cause diureses  
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ACE Inhibitors Indications   show
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show 1st dose hypotention, dry cough, hyperkalemia, renal failure, fetal injury,  
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ACE Inhibitors Interactions   show
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show blocks inward flow of Ca into calcium channels; relaxes smooth muscle/vasodialation/elevated BP; blocks Ca into cell  
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Calcium channel blocker indications   show
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show orthostatic hypotention, bradycardia  
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Beta Blockers AE   show
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Beta Blockers contraindications   show
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show idiopathic hypercalcuria, DI, HTN, HF (adjunct), hepatic cirrhois  
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show dose related above 25 mg - electrolyte imbalances (hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, elevated lipids, elevated glucose, elevated uric acid)  
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Thiazides diuretic action   show
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show photosensativity, dizziness, headache, blured vision, paresthesia, decreased libido, anorexia  
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Thiazide contraindication   show
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show ACE Inhibitors = hyperkalemia; K suplements = hyperkalemia; lithium = increase lithium toxicity; NSAID's = reduced diuretic response; blocks aldestrone  
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Spironolactone (Aldactone) class   show
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Action of loop diuretics   show
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show PO (30-60 min), IV (15 min), IM  
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show a catheter due to rapid onset  
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Loop diuretic AE and interactions   show
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show electrolyte imbalances  
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show loop diuretic  
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Onset of spionolactone   show
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Tyroid replacement therapy action   show
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AE of thyroid replacement therapy   show
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Corticosteroids action   show
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Corticosteroids indicaiton   show
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show cataracts, glaucoma, DM(elevates blood glucose), PUD(peptic ulcer disease), mental health problems  
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show diuretics that causes hypokalemia; ASA = increase GI problems; DM = hypoglycemia.  
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DM2 pathophysiology   show
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show take 15 minutes prior to meals  
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show 30-60 minutes before meals  
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Long acting insulin - glargine (Lantus) administration   show
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show TID with first bite of meal  
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show with meals BID  
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show once daily  
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Meglitinde administration   show
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show don't change brands as there are some differences; some brands are not the same as generic vs trade  
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show irreversibly bind to proton pump; blocks all gastric acid  
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show Cytotec  
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Bone Marrow Suppression - values   show
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how to treat bone marrow suppresion induced by chemo   show
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show created new each year; two type A and 1 type B strains; based on what is most likely to circulate in US; preservative is egg; made up of grown viruses that are inactive; helps with herd immunity  
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antidepressant therapy AE   show
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Achieving therapeutic outcomes with antidepressant therapy is   show
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Hamilton Rating Scale is used for   show
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show hamilton Rating Scale and Symptoms check list 90  
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Antipsychotics AE   show
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what is neuroleptic malignant syndrome   show
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show parkinsons  
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what is tardivd dyskinesia   show
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show painful muscle spasms  
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buspirone (Buspar), and antianxiety agent, action   show
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show onset 2 - 3 weeks; PO; a scheduled medication not a PRN; and anxiolytic drug; no sedative or dependancy; no contrainindications except allergy  
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buspirone (Buspar) interactions   show
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show acute mania 1-1.5 meq/L; long term maintenance 0.6-1.2 meq/L; measure at 8-12 hours after last dose  
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Lithium interactions   show
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phenothiazines AE   show
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tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) toxicity s/s   show
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tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) toxicity treatment   show
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MAOI food interactions   show
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risperidone (Risperdal) indication   show
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show 1-6 mg/day; PO onset 1-2 wks; IM 3 wks - last 2 wks  
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show increased prolactin levels, abnormal dreams, seizures, dykinesia  
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show CNS depressants, antihypertensives, alcohol  
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meds to reduce AE of phenothiazines   show
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Aminophyllin action/indication   show
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show first signs: insomina, tachycardia, arrhythmias, seizures; then anorexia, N, V, stomach cramps, restlessness, confusion, headache, flushing, increased urination,  
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pt teaching form steroid inhaler   show
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MDI use patient teaching   show
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show rebound congestion; can be addictive  
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monoxidase OTC interactions   show
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show don't take with antitussives  
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show change needle, use Z track to prevent staining; take with Vit C (Orange juice) to help with absorbtion  
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show absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion  
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ETOH withdrawl S/S?   show
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show benzos (primrialy); beta blockers; carbamazephine; chlonidine  
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show administer IV Librium, restraints, thiamine suplementation, monitor ICU, bannana bag  
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ETOH abuse - frequent complications   show
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Smoking withdrawl symptoms   show
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show elevated BP, elevated Pulse, seeking drugs from more than one provider, mydriasis (dialated pupils), thinorhea, diaphoresis, D, insomnia, pilerection (goose bumps), lacrimation  
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varenicline (Chantix) AE   show
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show activates and antagonizes the alpha 4 beta 2 nicotinic receptors in the brain  
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signs of drug diversion   show
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