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Common Medications
Question | Answer |
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Digoxin toxicity | Creatinine level 1.8 |
Propranolol Hydrogen Cloride (Inderal) | Used for Hypertension, may cause bronchoconstriction. |
Digoxin level 3.0 | May cause visual disturbances |
What is the theraputic serum levels of Ethotoin? | 15 - 50. Caution with pt with diabetes or severe cardiovascular problems |
What is the theraputic serum levels of Phenytoin? | 10 - 20. PO or Parenteral. Increased toxicity for pt with hepatic impairment. |
What type of medication is IV Mannitol? | Osmotic diuretic |
What are the effects of IV Mannitol? | Decreased cerebral edema and decreased ICP. |
What is the effect of statins? | Reduction of cholesterol. |
What medications are given for seizures? | Dylantin and Keppra. They may cause gingival hyperplasia. |
What is TPA used for and when can it be given? | For a stroke and within 3 - 4 hours of the onset. Contraindications: Hx of bleeding, stroke, pregnant, head injury in the past 3 months, major surgery within 2 weeks. |
What type of medication would you use for a Thyroid Storm? | Beta adrenergic blockers. (lol) |
What is the preferred medication for a pt that had an MI? | Beta adrenergic blockers. (lol) |
What is the preferred medication for a pt that had an Heart Failure? | ACE Inhibitors (pril) |