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Hurst Review Pharmacology for new nurses

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What is the DOC for children and adolescents for fever?   show
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What is Tylenol indicated for?   show
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show -known liver disease -pt consuming ETOH on a regular bases  
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What does Tylenol do to Warfarin?   show
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show -AST, ALT and Bilirubin  
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What is the antidote to Tylenol?   show
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show -Mild to moderate pain especially with INFLAMMATION -Fever -Anticoagulant (reduce risk of MI, STROKE, COLORECTAL CA)  
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show YES  
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What is the most serious Adverse Effect of ASA?   show
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If taking ASA, what should you do if preparing for surgery?   show
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show Through the urine -may effect urine testing for glucose and VMA (vanillymandelic acid)  
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show -In children and adolescences due to risk of Reye's Syndrome -1 week before surgery -Vit K deficency -Peptic Ulcer disease  
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If you have Peptic Ulcer Disease or Vit K deficiency what analgesic is contraindicated?   show
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What class is ASA in?   show
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show Analgesic, Antipyretic  
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What ar some common NSAID's?   show
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What are NSAID's used for?   show
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show GI complains including GI bleeding  
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show Food or Milk  
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What dz are NSAID's contraindicated in?   show
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show Renal Function Urine Output  
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show Pt with a hx of -Heart Failure -HTN -MI  
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What class is Cleecoxib (Celebrex) in?   show
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show Acute PAIN especially with Multiple Types of ARTHRITIS  
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show -GI complains -HA  
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show Serious Thrombotic events -MI -STROKE -Hepatotxicity with long-term use  
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WHat SE can Celbrex have?   show
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show Opiod Analgesics -Theraputic Class: does NOT have abuse potential and is not scheduled drug  
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What is Tramadol (Ultram) used for?   show
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What are the adverse effects of Tramadol?   show
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What is Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) used for?   show
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What are the serious Adverse Effects of Hydromorphone?   show
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show Constipation  
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What is used as a antidote or OD treatment of Hydromorphone, Morphine, Merpeidine (Demerol), Fentanyl?   show
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What is Morphine Sulfate (Duramorph, MS Contin, DepoDur) used for?   show
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What is the most serious Adverse Effect of Morphine?   show
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show Consitpation (commonly severe with maintenance dose)  
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show Causes peripheral VASODILATION which can cause ORTHOSTATIC HYPOtension  
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Should you use Morphine in a pt with GI obstruction?   show
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What are some commonly abuse opiods?   show
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What is Merperidine (Demerol) used for?   show
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show Merperidine (Demerol) - bc it does NOT delay uterine contractions and causes less neonatal re  
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show -Respiratory Depression -Drowsiness -dizziness -Nausea -Vomiting -Constipation  
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What type of pt should Merperdine be used with caution?   show
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show Hepatic or Renal Disease  
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What is Fentanyl used for?   show
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show -Constipation -Dizziness -EUPHORIA -HYOPtension -bradycardia -Respiratory Depression -CIRCULATORY DEPRESSION -CARDIAC ARREST  
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show -Mild to Moderate Pain (MM) -ANTITUSSIVE and COUGH SUPRESSANT (low dose minimal risk for abuse)  
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What is the advantage of using Codeine as opposed to other opiods?   show
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show -Constipation -Dizziness -Drowsiness -EUPHORIA -HYOPtension -bradycardia -PURITIS  
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What do all these drugs have in common: Vicodin, Lortab, Percodan, Percocet, Oxycontin?   show
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What do you need to monitor for when a pt is on long term use of acetomenphine or acetaminophen combo drugs   show
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show ABX- gram NEGATIVE infections (SEVERE)  
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What I need to know about aminoglycosides?   show
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show Fever and Tinitis (Ototoxic, Nephrotoxic, pain at site, dizziness) common: supra infection, rash, anaphlaxis  
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What do all these drugs have in common: Gentamicin, Tobramycin, Neomycin, Streptomycin?   show
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show Tx of TB  
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What are Cephlosporins used for?   show
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When are Cephlosporins contraindicated?   show
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show The higher the generation the greater the gram NEGATIVE coverage  
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What is different about 1st and 2nd generation Cephlosporins?   show
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show Bleeding tendencies (monitor PT) Thrombophlepitis (pain and swelling at site) common: supra infection, rash(usually), anaphylaxis, GI (usually)  
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What do all the Cephlosporin drugs start with?   show
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What are Macrolides used for?   show
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show On an empty stomach -gastric acid and acidic juices destroy med  
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show Pt with known LIVER DISEASE -increased liver function tests with prolonged use  
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What are Adverse Rxns specific to Macrolides?   show
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show Aminoglycocides and Macrolides and Vancomycin  
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show Aminoglycosides and Vancomycin  
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What ABX group is Hepatotoxic?   show
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show GI complaints, supra infection, anaphalxis, Rash  
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show ABX-gram POSITIVE  
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show CILLIN Ex: AmpiCILLIN (Principen)  
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show AMINOGLYCOSIDES (may inactivate)  
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What are the Adverse effects of PENICILLIN?   show
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How should you administer PENICILLINS?   show
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show Renal Pt  
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show ABX- gram NEGATIVE, some gram POSITIVE Generally NOT 1st line ABX  
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show Antacids, mineral supplements, multivitamins -interferes with absorption up to 90%  
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show FLOXACIN Ex: CiproFLOXAXIN (Cipro, Septra)  
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What are specific Adverse Rxn to Flurquinolones?   show
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When is Flurquinolones contraindicated?   show
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What is the DOC for anthrax exposure?   show
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What do you need to monitor when a pt is taking Flurquinolones?   show
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What are Sulfonamides used for?   show
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show 2000-3000/day  
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What are specific Adverse Rxn to Sulfonamiides?   show
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show SULFA Ex: Sulfamethoxazole  
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show ABX- BROAD spectrum  
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How should you take Tetracyclines?   show
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What can you not take with Tetracyclines?   show
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show During Pregnancy, lactation, and children under 8 years old -may cause permeant staining of teeth and delayed bone growth  
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show Photosesetivity and GI disturbances (phototox, hepatoxicity) common: supra infection, rash, anaphylaxis, GI  
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What is Vancomycin used for?   show
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show CYCLINE Ex: Doxicycline (Vibramycin)  
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What are the 2 toxicities to watch for when taking Vancomycin?   show
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How should Vanco be administered?   show
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show Red Man Sydrome (flushing, HYPOtension, tachycardia), Chills, Confusion, Seizures (oto and nephro toxic) common: rash, GI  
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show ABX- BROAD spectrum -used for ORAl infections  
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What are adverse reactions to Clindamycin?   show
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What is Quinupristin/Dalfopristin (Synercid) used for?   show
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What are the Adverse effects of Synercid?   show
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show ABX- Vanco resistant MRSA infections  
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What type of pt should be cautioned when using Linezolid?   show
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What are Antiprotozoals used for?   show
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show May cause dark or reddish brown urine  
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show Hepatic Disease Pt.  
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show GI complaints, headache, dizzness, thrombophlebitis, bone marrow suppression.  
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show Antiprotozoal (nonmalarial)  
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What are types of diseases do Antivirals (non-HIV) help to treat?   show
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What kind of drugs are Acycolvir (Zoviarx), Valacyclovir (Valtrex), Famiciclovir (Famvir)?   show
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What do all Antiviral Herpes drugs end with?   show
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What do Antiviral Herpesvirus durgs do?   show
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show Prophylactic medications-started within 48 hrs after exposure -prevention of influenza through annual vaccination is the best alternative  
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What do you need to screen for when someone is taking Antiviral Influenza?   show
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show Antivirals for Influenza  
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show Antiviral Prophylaxis for Influenza  
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What types of drugs are used for the treatment of HEP B?   show
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show Hepatitis B Adverse Rxn: GI complaints, fatigue, hepatotoxicity  
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show ALT, AST, and Blood Counts  
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show Interferons and Antivirals (Pegasys), Ribavirin (Copegus, Virazole, Rebetol, Ribasphere)  
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show Fatigue, HA, malaise, anorexia, D, suprainfections, thrombocytopenia, suicidal throughts  
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What kinds of symptoms will you have after IV administration of Hep C medications?   show
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How much do you need to increase fluids when you are taking Hep C medications?   show
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What are antiretrovirals used for?   show
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show CD4+ Tcell counts HIV RNA viral load  
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show Antiretroviral HIV infection- Protease Inhibitors -SQ site injection reactions most all its -Resistance develops rapidly  
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What do you need to administer will all Protease Inhibitors?   show
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What is contraindicated with Protease Inhibitors?   show
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show GI complaints (specifically severe D), Anemia, Leucopenia, lymphadenopathy, hemorrhagic cloitis and pancreatitis.  
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What do all these drugs have in common: Raltegravir (Isentress), Maracioc (Selzentry), Enfuvirtide (Fuzeon)?   show
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show Administer in COMBINATION therapy ONLY!!  
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What are some adverse effects of Fusion and Integrase Inhibitors?   show
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show ALT and AST  
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What are Fusion and Integrase Inhibitors?   show
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show Antiretroviral HIV meds  
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show NRTI- Antiretrovirals HIV meds  
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What class of drugs are: Efavirenz (Sustiva), Delavidrine (Rescriptor)?   show
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What are some adverse effects of Zidovudine or AZT (Retrovir)?   show
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What are some adverse effects of NNRTI's?   show
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What are Barbituates used for?   show
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show Sedation effects (drowsiness, lethargy, dizziness, HA, hangover effect), RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION and MENTAL DEPRESSION -may interfere with REM sleep -caution with elderly may increase risk of falls  
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What class do Phenobarbital (Luminal). Secobarbital (Seconal), and Pentobarbital (Nembutal) belong in?   show
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What are Benzodiasepines used for?   show
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show They do not produce life-threateing respiratory depression or coma if taken in excessive amts. -less physical dependence than barbiturates SAME ADVS FX AS BENZO except R depression + memory impairment  
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show CNS Depressant- Benzodiazapine (sedative hypnotic and anxiety)  
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What class do Diazepam (Valium) and Clonazepam (Klonopin) belong to?   show
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show CNS Depressant- Skeletal Muscle Relaxants  
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show Barbituates, Benzos, and Skeletal Muscle Relaxant  
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show Dizziness, Drowsiness, fatigue, lightheadedness, dry mouth, hypertension, bradycarida, edema of the tongue, anaphylaxis and muscle weakness -Hepatoxicity with long term Dantrolene (Dantrium) use  
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What are Lioresal (Baclofen) and Dantrolene (Dantrium) indicated for?   show
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show CNS Depressant- Anti seizure med -also for etch w/d, acute mania, trigeminal neuralgia  
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What are adverse effects of Carbamzipine (Tegrotol)?   show
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What is Gabapentin (Neurontin) used for?   show
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show Drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, increased, frequency of partial seizures, leukopenia -caution use in elderly  
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What is Valproic Acid (Depakote) used for?   show
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show Drowsiness, weight loss, bone marrow depression, pancreattis, hepatoxicity, Steven Johnson syndrome -DEEP COMA AND DEATH with OD  
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show CNS Depressant- Anti seizure med (unlabeled use- antiarrhythemic)  
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show Aplastic anemia, agranulocytois, pancytompenia, gingival hyperplasia, Steven Johnson Syndrome, and Hepatitis  
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What is the Black Box Warning for Phenytoin (Dilantin)?   show
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What class do Mehtlyphinadate (Ritalin), Amphetamine (Adderall), Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), and Dexmethlpheidate (Focalin) belong to?   show
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show HTN, tachycardia, HA, insomnia, dry mouth, decreased appetite, blurred vision, and anxiety. -sudden death has been reported with children taking Adderall with structural cardiac abnormalities -high abuse potential due to stimulant and euphoric effects  
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show CNS Stimulant- Anorexiant Used for appetite suppressant (treatment of obesity greater than 27 BMI with HTN, high cholesterol, diabetes, etc,)  
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What are some adverse effects of Phenteramine?   show
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show Non- Stimulant Anorexiant (Lipase Inhibitor) -inhibits gastric and pancreatic lipases reducing fat absorption by 30%  
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What are some common adverse effects of Alli?   show
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What are are SSRA's used for?   show
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What are some adverse effects of SSRA's?   show
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show Triptans and Ergot Alkaloids - Ergot Alkaloids used when Triptains are ineffective  
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show CAFFEINE  
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show DIURETIC -Adverse effects: nervousness, insomnia, irritability, flushing, palpitations and cardiac arrhythmias  
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