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What is the 1st line for GERD if pt has been using TUMS
with no relief - ANSWER-Ranitidine (Zantac) BID
What should a pt report when on chronic corticosteroids -
ANSWER-black tarry stools or abd pain
80 y/o on daily ASA with heartburn - after r/o bleed what is
the treatment of choice - ANSWER-histamine-2 blocker
(i.e. ranitidine)
What is the Step Up Approach with GERD? - ANSWER-
Histamine-2 receptor antagonist (ranitidine) for 4-6 weeks
(OTC approach)
What are the precautions and contraindications when
prescribing phentermine? - ANSWER-risk of serotonin
syndrome
What medications should you ask the pt if they are taking
if prescribing phentermine? - ANSWER-SSRIs and St.
John's Wort
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What is the length of time that anoerexiants should be
prescribed? - ANSWER-about 6 months to avoid tolerance
What is rectal diazepam (Diastat) used to treat -
ANSWER-seizures
When can phenytoin hypersensitivity syndrome occur? -
ANSWER-about 3-8 weeks after starting treatment
What is auto metabolism of carbamazepine? - ANSWER-it
causes lower levels in spite good compliance
What is the black box warning of carbamazepine? -
ANSWER-dermatological reaction, Steven's Johnson, and
toxic epidermal necrolysis
What blood values should be monitored with
carbamazepine? - ANSWER-CBC every 3-4 months
What are the adverse effects of ethosuximide (Zarontin)? -
ANSWER-blood dyscrasias