CMS PHARM REVIEW EXAM 2023 WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

Lisinopril therapeutic effect: blood pressure answer (e.g. 120/80) AE: dizziness. headache. cough. excessive tiredness. pain, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet. decrease in sexual ability. heartburn. amitriptyline - TCA; antidepressant Side effects: - Anticholinergic effects - Sedation, Seizures, Sweating (SSS) "Amy tripped over a tricycle in the desert. "Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant and causes effects that make you feel like you're in the desert exenatide - diabetes mellitus drug how to reverse heparin antidote is protamine insulin administration - draw short acting before long acting; regular before NPH - clear before cloudy - Never mix insulin glargine with anything else - For suspension, gently rotate (For NPH) - If short acting looks cloudy, discard transdermal patch - for angina - Apply at the same time once each day, preferably in the morning - Keep patch on for 12 to 14 hr each day. - Remove the patch at night to reduce risk of developing tolerance to nitroglycerin. - Do not cut patches to ensure appropriate dosage. - Place the patch on a hairless area of skin(chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites to prevent skin irritation. - Wash skin with soap and water and dry thoroughly before applying new patch Ampicillin - treats bacterial infections AE: acute inflammatory skin eruption (erythema multiforme) redness and peeling of the skin (exfoliative dermatitis) rash. hives. fever. seizure. black hairy tongue. diarrhea. isotretinoin - used to treat severe acne - pregnancy test before prescription AE: Dry lips and mouth, minor swelling of the eyelids or lips, crusty skin, nosebleeds, upset stomach, or thinning of hair may occur iPLEDGE requirements - Doctor, pharmacy, and patient are registered - negative pregnancy test - contraceptive use and pregnancy testing - dispensed as blister packs of no more than 30 day supply - no refills