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Pharmacology

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Diuretics   meds that produce polyuria, reduce edema, and treat HTN  
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bendroflumethiazide   diuretic  
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Diuril   diuretic  
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HCTZ   diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide)  
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HydroDIURIL   diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide)  
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Hyzarr   diuretic (losartan + HCTZ)  
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methyclothiazide   diuretic  
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Bumex   diuretic  
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Edecrin   diuretic  
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Lasix   diuretic (furosemide)  
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Aldactazide   diuretic  
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Dyazide   diuretic  
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Maxzide   diuretic  
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Moduretic   diuretic  
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Bleeding problems can occur if thiazide diuretics are combined with:   Gingko biloba  
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Diuretics that cause an excessive loss of the electrolyte K:   potassium wasting diuretics  
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hypokalemia   blood condition of deficient potassium  
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Kay Ciel   potassium supplement  
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K-Dur   potassium supplement  
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K-Lor   potassium supplement  
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Klor-Con   potassium supplement  
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Klorvess   potassium supplement  
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Klotrix   potassium supplement  
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K-Lyte   potassium supplement  
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K-Tab   potassium supplement  
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Micro-K   potassium supplement  
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Macrodantin   urinary tract antibiotic  
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Pyridium   urinary tract antibiotic  
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Urogesic   urinary tract antibiotic  
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Urispas   Urinary antispasmodic  
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Cystospaz   Urinary antispasmodic  
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Detrol   Urinary antispasmodic  
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Toviaz   Urinary antispasmodic  
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Vesicare   Urinary antispasmodic  
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ED   erectile dysfunction; inability to achieve or maintain an erection AKA impotence  
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Viagra   treats ED  
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Levitra   treats AD  
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Cialis   treats AD  
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Medications used to treat ED can cause a synergistic hypotensive effect when taken with nitrates such as:   NTG (nitroglycerin)  
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ED meds also treat:   BPH  
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Avodart   treats BPH  
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Flomax   treats BPH  
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PUD   peptic ulcer disease; an ucler of the stomach or duodenum  
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Causes of PUD:   excessive HCl, ASA, NSAIDs, ETOH, caffiene, salt, spicy foods, bacterial infections  
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GERD   gastroesophageal reflux disease  
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Causes of GERD:   excessive HCl, HH, incompetent cardiac sphincter AKA lower esophageal sphincter  
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Layperson terms for GERD:   indigestion, acid stomach, heart burn, agita  
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Tagamet   treats PUD and GERD (cimetidine)  
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Axid   treats PUD and GERD (nizatidine)  
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Pepcid   treats PUD and GERD (famtidine)  
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Zantac   treats PUD and GERD (ranitidine)  
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Prevacid   treats PUD and GERD  
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Prilosec   treats PUD and GERD  
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Nexium   treats PUD and GERD  
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Nexium can increase the risk of:   OP  
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AcipHex   treats PUD and GERD  
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Medications designed to treat PUD and GERD reduce the amount of:   HCl acid produced by the stomach  
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Antacids   neutralize HCl in the stomach  
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Antacids commonly contain alkaline substances such as:   Al, Mg, Ca, NaHCO3  
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Amphojel   antacid  
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Mylanta   antacid  
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Maalox   antacid  
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Tums   antacid  
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Bromo-Seltzer   antacid  
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Di-Gel   antacid  
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Gaviscon Tablets   antacid  
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Gelusil   antacid  
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Orginal Alka-Seltzer   antacid  
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Riopan Plus   antacid  
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Rolaids   antacid  
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Baking soda   antacid  
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simethicone   med to treat gas  
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Gas-X   med to treat gas (simethicone)  
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Maalox Max   med to treat gas (simethicone)  
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Mylanta Gas   med to treat gas (simethicone)  
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GI antispasmodics   treats GI spasms  
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Bentyl   GI antispasmodic (dicyclomine)  
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Robinul   GI antispasmodic  
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Donnatal   GI antispasmodic  
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Librax   GI antispasmodic  
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diarrhea   loose watery stools  
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antidiarrheals   meds to treat diarrhea  
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Lomotil   antidiarrheal  
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Imodium   antidiarrheal  
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Kaopectate   antidiarrheal  
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Pepto-Bismol   antidiarrheal  
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laxatives   meds to treat constipation  
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Correctol   laxative  
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Dulcolax   laxative  
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ex-lax   laxative  
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Senokot   laxative  
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Regular use of stimulant laxatives can reduce the body’s ability to absorb vitamin D and Ca causing:   osteopenia  
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Citrucel   laxative  
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FiberCon   laxative  
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Fiberall   laxative  
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Metamucil   laxative  
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Colace   laxative  
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Surfak   laxative  
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MOM   milk of magnesia - laxative  
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Medications used to completely evacuate the bowels before GI surgery or GI diagnostic procedures are called:   bowel evacuants (bowel preps)  
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GoLYTELY   bowel evacuant  
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MiraLax   bowel evacuant  
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Fleet Prep Kit   bowel evacuant  
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antiemetics   meds to treat N+V  
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Marinol   antiemetic  
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Zofran   antiemetic  
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Compazine   antiemetic (prochlorperazine)  
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Phenergan   antiemetic (promethazine)  
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Tigan   antiemetic  
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Dramamine   antiemetic - treats vertigo/motion sickness (dimenhydrinate)  
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Benadryl   antiemetic - treats vertigo/motion sickness (diphenydramine)  
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Benadryl is aslo classified as:   antihistamine and OTC hypnotic  
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Antivert   antiemetic - treats vertigo/motion sickness (meclizine)  
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Xenical   treats obesity  
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Meridia   treas obesity  
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Alli   treats obesity  
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OP   osteoporosis; abnormal loss of bone density  
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Fosamax   treats OP  
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Evista   treats OP  
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Miacalcin   treats OP  
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Actonel   treats OP  
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Boniva   treats OP  
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Reclast   treats OP  
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Atelvia   treats OP  
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Most PO meds for treatment of OP can cause:   esophageal irritation  
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Recommendations for OP meds:   1. Take PO medication with 6-8 oz of water. 2. Do not lie down for 60 minutes after administration. 3. Do not eat anything for 60 minutes after administration.  
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Soma   Skeletal muscle relaxant  
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Parafon Forte   Skeletal muscle relaxant  
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Valium   Skeletal muscle relaxant (diazepam)  
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Valium is aslo classified as a:   sedative ant treatment for status epilepticus  
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Skelaxin   Skeletal muscle relaxant  
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Robaxin   Skeletal muscle relaxant  
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Norflex   Skeletal muscle relaxant  
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Mirapex   treats RLS/PD  
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Gout   arthritis that primarily effects the joints of the feet  
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Zyloprim   antigout (allopurinol)  
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Uloric   antigout  
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Uloric may require:   periodic LFTs  
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Fibromyalgia   idiopathic condition with widespread muscle and joint pain and fatigue  
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Lyrica   treats fibromyalgia  
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acne vulgaris   inflammatory papular and pustular eruption of the skin AKA pimples or zits  
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Acne vulgaris is associated with:   excessive sebum and microbial proliferation on the skin  
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Benzac   treats acne vulgaris (benzoyl peroxide)  
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Clearasil   treats acne vulgaris  
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YAZ   treats acne vulgaris  
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Epiduo   treats acne vulgaris  
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PROPApH   treats acne vulgaris  
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Sri-dex   treats acne vulgaris  
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psoriasis   A chronic skin condition characterized by scaly, raised, silvery-red patches  
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Psoriasis is commonly treated with:   coal tar derivatives  
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Balnetar   topical med to treat psoriasis  
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Zetar   topical med to treat psoriasis  
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Neutrogena T/Gel   topical med to treat psoriasis  
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Denorex   topical med to treat psoriasis  
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Tegrin   topical med to treat psoriasis  
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Head and Shoulders   topical med to treat psoriasis  
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Enbreal   systemic med to treat psoriasis and RA  
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Humira   topical med to treat psoriasis  
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Stelara   topical med to treat psoriasis  
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bacitracin   topical antibiotic  
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neomycin   topical antibiotic  
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Neosporin   topical antibiotic  
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Cruex   topical antifungal  
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Lotrimin   topical antifungal (miconazole)  
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Micatin   topical antifungal (miconazole)  
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Desenex   topical antifungal  
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Lamisil   topical antifungal  
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Aftate   topical antifungal (tolnaftate)  
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Tinactin   topical antifungal (tolnaftate)  
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Fungoid   topical antifungal  
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astringents   meds to dry skin  
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calamine lotion   astringent  
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The combination of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Calamine lotion is called:   Caladryl  
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Solarcaine   topical anesthetic (benzocaine)  
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Lanacane   topical anesthetic (benzocaine)  
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A common medication used to treat “diaper rash” is:   zinc oxide AKA A+D Ointment or Desitin  
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Desitin   topical anesthetic  
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Scabies   paraditical itch mites  
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Elimite   med to treat scabies  
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lice   pediculosis  
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Nix   treats pediculosis  
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RID   treats pediculosis  
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Lice MD   treats pediculosis (pesticide free)  
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A topical antibiotic applied to second and third degree burns to prevent infection and speed healing is called:   Silvadene  
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A common iodine based antiseptic solution:   Betadine  
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Betadine   iodine antiseptic (povidone iodine)  
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Propecia   med to treat male patteren baldness  
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Hibiclens   non iodine antiseptic  
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Hibistat   non iodine antiseptic  
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Rogaine   treats male and female pattern baldness  
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Propecia is prescribed for men only because of the danger of:   birth defects  
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