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| Celexa and Lexapro are indicated for which of the following conditions |
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Study of drug
absorption
distribution
metabolism
excretion |
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| Used to find approved drug products with therapeutic equivalence is known as |
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| Orange book - published by the FDA |
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| Which would cause a dangerous drug-drug interaction if taken together |
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Warfarin - aspirin
Can cause increased bleeding and increased International Normalized Ratio (INR) |
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| Brand name for the benzodiazepine drug lorazepam |
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| Ativan - Used to treat anxiety |
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| Bronchodilators usually end with which suffixes |
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| terol - indicated for treatment of asthma and work by dilating the bronchi and bronchioles |
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| Albuterol, salmeterol and pirbuterol are generic names for commonly used |
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| Which of the following terms best describes when two drugs produce the same response int he same dosage |
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| Best describes when the combined effect of two drugs is less than the sum of their individual effects |
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| Antagonism is a common drug interaction that occurs when the combined effect of two drugs taken together decrease the effect of the drugs individually |
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| Branded as a calcium channel blocker |
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| Tiazac - For hypertension & to control chest pain (angina). Mechanism of action is to relax the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as the supply of oxygen and blood flow to the heart is also increased |
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| Initially required a prescription, but is now sold with a prescription OTC |
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| Flonase (fluticasone) - glucocorticoid family of drugs indicated in the treatment of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis |
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| Sold behind the counter and only a controlled amount can be purchased per month |
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Allegra-D (fexodenadine hydrochloride and pseudoephedrine hydrochloride)
A decongestant that requires photo id to purchase and is tracked. The legal limit for purchase is 9 grams a month |
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| Acetaminophen is less likely than aspirin to cause gastric distress, but an overdose of as little as 4 grams can lead to irreversible liver disease. Who is most at risk |
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| A drinker. Don't drink alcohol if you take more than an occasional dose. Can be toxic to the liver |
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| Greatest danger of taking OTC antacids |
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| Antacids, indicated for digestive problems can increase or decrease the rate of absorption of other medications. Additionally taking antacids without proper diagnosis could be masking other health issues as an ulcer or cancer |
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| Aspirin can cause problems with which condition |
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| Aspirin and other salicylates can cause severe asthmatic attacks in those with a sensitivity to it. Nasal polyps may be more prone to breathing difficulty with the administration of aspirin |
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| If giving a child more than one med. which section of the drug facts should be carefully reviewed |
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| Active ingredients. Some drugs interact with each other adversely and at times the combination will increase and decrease the drugs effects |
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| OTC medicines should be kept in which of the following |
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| What is the "Drug Facts" label |
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The label on the front of the OTC package
Info on safety and effectiveness of the drug and is the same format for all OTC drugs. Established by the FDA |
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| Common side effect of codeine |
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| Constipation. Opioid medications slow down movement of the bowel making stools hard, dry and difficult to pass |
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| Adverse drug reactions might be expected for an elderly person who is taking diuretics and ace inhibitors for a heart condition and who takes a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
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| Increased risk for impairment in renal function leading to renal failure |
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| Dangerous drug-drug interaction if taken together |
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| Erythromycin inhibits p-glycoprotein and increases the level of calcium channel blockers, such as Tiazac and;there, contraindicated |
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| Which is not a possible side effect of furosemide |
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| Lasix (furosemide) is a diuretic and works decrease fluid retention (edema) in congestive heart failure, liver disease and kidney disorders |
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| Does not describe an Adverse Drug Reaction |
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| Placebo effect. It is a positive outcome as a result of patients simply believing that they are taking a drug to improve their condition when in actuality they received only a (fake) sugar pill |
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| Common side effect of antidepressant Desyrel |
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| Trazadone is an anti-depressant whose mechanism of action is to restore the balance of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. +5 drowsiness effect |
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| Which of the following is not a side effect related to opioid analgesics |
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| Sedative properties lower heart rate and respirations and would then cause tachycardia (increased heart rate) |
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| All of the following indicate possible digitalis toxicity except |
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Urinary retention
Used to strengthen contractions of the heart muscle results in toxicity from either overdose or buildup of the drug in the system
Mostly seen in the eyes, heart and stomach |
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| Which class of drug has the following potential side effects: visual disturbance, hypotension, nausea and diarrhea |
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Antiprotozoal
Treats infections caused by single cell parasites in diseases such as malaria and trichomoniasis |
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| Which of the following is a side effect of olanzapine |
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| Zyprexa, the antipsychotic indicated for skitzophrenia and bipolar disorder |
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| Which class of drug does Xanax belong to |
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Alprazolam
Benzodiazepines falls under umbrella of Central Nervous System/Neuromuscular class of drugs |
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| The cardiocvascular class of drugs includes all of the following except |
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Antimetics
Used for treatment of nausea and vomiting like Zofram Pepto bismol Kaopectate etc. |
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| Classified as a beta 2 agonist |
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Albuterol
A shot acting brochodilator for use in COPD
and allergy related asthma
Cardio Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
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| A.C.E. Inhibitor which drug |
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| Lisinopril (Zestril) indicated for hypertension (HTN) and congestive heart failure (CHF) |
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| Guaifenesin is which of the following |
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Expectorant
Relieve congestion related to respiratory conditions. A more productive cough |
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Nabumetone
It is an NSAID indicated to treat post-surgical pain |
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| Antibiotics fall under which class of drugs |
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| Plavix is listed under which of the following drug classifications |
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Platelet aggregate inhibitor listed as a cardiovascular drug
used for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) and Myocardial Infarction (MI) |
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| suffix - olol which class does Tenormin belong to |
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| Atenolol is a beta blocker in the cardiovascular group of drugs. |
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Antibiotic
Cephalosporin is a beta lactam antibiotic used to treat infections that are both gram - and gram + as it is a broad spectrum treatment |
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| Schedule is Librium on the controlled substances list |
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| How many refills of Librium can be authorized |
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| 5 refills of a schedule IV drug within a 6-month period |
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