Question | Answer |
Category of levothyroxine | A |
Category of ferrous sulfate | A |
Category of potassium chloride | A |
Category of multiple vitamins | A |
Category of insulin | B |
Category of phenazopyridine | B |
Category of Marinol | C |
Category of Vermox | C |
Category of guaifenesin | C |
gen and I of Marinol | dronabinol, I tx of n & v associated with chemo |
dronabinol is a synthetic | tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) |
Marinol is a C _ | III |
gen and I for Vermox | mebendazole, I tx of pinworms, roundworms, and hookworms |
dosage form of Vermox | 100 mg chew tab |
Vermox dose for pinworms | one tablet as a single dose |
Vermox dose for roundworms and hookworms | one tablet BID for 3 days |
Category of phenothiazine antipsychotics | C |
Category of ACE Inhibitors | D |
Category of anxiolytic benzodiazepines | D |
Category of tetracyline Ab | D |
What occurs from tetracycline use during the last half of the pregnancy | permanent discoloration of the teeth |
Category of Accutane | X |
gen for Accutane | isotretinoin |
Category of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors | X |
Category of Cytotec | X |
gen for Cytotec | misoprostol |
Category of Arthrotec | X |
gen of Arthrotec | misoprostol, diclofenac sodium |
category of oral contraceptives | X |
category of Coumadin | X |
category of hypnotic benzodiazpines | X |
category of Halcion | X |
gen of Halcion | triazolam |
category of Dalmane | X |
gen of Dalmane | flurazepam |
category of Restoril | X |
gen for Restoril | temazepam |
category of Prosom | X |
gen of Prosom | estazolam |
category of finasteride | X |
trade for finasteride | Proscar, Propecia |
category of Avodart | X |
category of Rheumatrex | X |
gen for Rheumatrex | methotrexate |
I of Avodart and Proscar | tx of BPH |
Proscar and Avodart prevent _ | the conversion of testosterone to DHT by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha reductase |
what is responsible for prostate enlargement? | dihydrotestosterone |
dose and I for Propecia | 1 mg tablet I tx alopecia |
category of Thalomid | X |
gen for Thalomid | thalidomide |
what does thalidomide cause? | phocomelia |
I of Thalomid | tx of erythema nodosum leprosum |
I of Estrostep | tx of acne in females 15 yrs and older |
I of Ortho Tri-Cyclen | tx of acne in females 15 yrs and older |
I of Yaz | premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) |
drospirenone is derived from __ | spironolactone (comparable to a 25 mg dose) |
drospirenone has the potential to raise __ | serum potassium |
Yasmin and Yaz should be cautiously prescribed to pts taking __ | ACE inhib, Angio II Rec. Antag, K sparing diuretics, and K supplements |
other meds I for PMDD | Sarafem, Zoloft, Paxil |
gen for Sarafem | fluoxetine |
dosing interval for NuvaRing | monthly |
dosing interval of Depo-Provera | every 3 months |
I of Evista | tx and prev of osteoporosis in post menopausal women -- decreases resorption of bone |
I Premarin Vaginal Cream | tx of urogenital symptoms associated with postmenopausal atrophy of the vagina and/or lower urinary tract (vulvar/vaginal atrophy) |
Initial dosing regimen of Premarin Vaginal Cream | once daily for 1 to 2 weeks, later maintenance dose may be 1 to 3 times a week |
dosing interval of Vagifem | one tablet vaginally daily for two weeks, then twice weekly |
dosing interval of Vivelle-DOT | twice weekly |
dosing interval of Climara | once weekly |
I of Activella | tx of symptoms associated with menopause |
I Prempro | tx of symptoms associated with menopause |
I Femhrt | tx of symptoms associated with menopause |
dosing interval of Delestrogen | IM every 4 weeks |
MOA of sulfonylureas | stimulate insulin release from the pancreas and normalize increased hepatic glucose production, they also increase tissue sensitivity to insulin, which results in increased glucose uptake and utilization |
first generation sulfonylureas: | acetohexamide and Diabinese |
second generation sulfonylureas | glyburide, glipizide, glimepiride |
Amaryl should be taken __ | with breakfast or the 1st main meal of the day |
Glucotrol XL should be taken __ | with breakfast |
insulin is secreted by the __ | beta cells of the pancreas |
MOA of meglitinides | stimulate insulin release from the pancreas |
meglitinide drugs: | Prandin and Starlix |
MOA of biguanides | decrease hepatic glucose production and increase tissue sensitivity to insulin |
overdose of biguanides __ | does not cause hypoglycemia |
class of metformin | biguanide |
metabolic complication with metformin | lactic acidosis |
syptoms of lactic acidosis | malaise, myalgia, respiratory distress, increased somnolence, abdominal distress |
dosing interval of metformin tablets | BID |
dosing interval of metformin ER tablets | once daily |
dosing interval of Glucovance | once or twice daily |
MOA of thiazolidinediones | decrease hepatic glucose production and increase tissue sensitivity to insulin |
overdoses of thiazolidinediones __ | do not cause hypoglycemia |
thiazolidinedione drugs: | Avandia and Actose |
__ have been associated with with liver toxicity | thiazolididiones |
MOA of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors | delay digestion of ingested carbohydrates, resulting in a smaller rise in blood glucose concentration following meals |
alpha-glucosideas inhibitors should be taken __ | with the first bite of each main meal |
alpha-glucosidase inhibitor drugs: | Precose and Glyset |
MOA of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DDP-4) inhibitors | inhibits DDP-4, which prolongs the effects of the incretin hormones |
incretin hormones stimulate __ | insulin release from the pancrease |
DDP-4 drug | Januvia |
MOA of incretin mimetics | mimic effects of the incretin hormones |
incretin mimetic drug | Byetta |
admin of Byetta | SQ BID, one hour before breakfast and supper |
storage of Byetta | pharm store in frig, pt store at room temp for 30 days |
Regular insulin is __ acting | short |
only insulin that can be admin IV | Regular insulin |
Regular insulin is clear/cloudy | clear -- discard if cloudy |
isophane insulin is clear/cloudy | cloudy |
NPH is __ acting | intermediate |
Regular insulin and NPH are in _ mL vials and contain | 10 mL vials and contain 100 units of insulin/mL |
Regular insulin and NPH are OTC/RX | OTC |
Humalog is __ acting | rapid |
Novolog is __ acting | rapid |
Apidra is __ acting | rapid |
___ should not be used as monotherapy in diabetes mellitus | Humalog, Novolog, and Apidra |
Humalog, Novolog, and Apidra should be admin __ | with meals |
Lantus is __ acting | long |
Levemir is __ acting | long |
Lantus and Levemir should be admin | SQ at bedtime |
Lantus and Levemir are clear/cloudy | clear -- discard if cloudy |
Lispro protamine is __ acting | intermediate |
Humulin R U-500 contains | 500 units of regular insulin in each mL |
I of Humulin R U-500 | tx of diabetic pts with marked insulin resistance |
marked insulin resistance is: | daily insulin requirements of more than 200 units |
insulin can be stored at room temp for _ | one month |
3/10 mL insulin syringe measeures | up to 30 units of insulin |
1/2 mL insulin syringe measures | up to 50 units of insulin |
1 mL insulin syringe measures | up to 100 units of insulin |
I of glucagon | tx of hypoglycemia |
glucagon may be admin: | IM, IV, or SQ |
MOA of glucagon | acts on liver glycogen and converts it to glucose |
I of thyroid hormones | hypothyroidism |
natural thyroid products are derived from | beef and pork |
a natural thyroid product: | Armour Thyroid |
liotrix is a: | 4:1 mixture of T-4 to T-3 |