PC707 Final Safety Exam | 100% Correct
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First line for tx of constipation in pregnancy? - ✔✔bulk forming laxatives (citrucel) and glycerin
suppositories.
which constipation tx is contraindicated in pregnancy? - ✔✔Castor Oil is category X; rectal enemas are
contraindicated
Contraindications of Calciu carbonate antacids? - ✔✔contraindicated in presence of hypercalcemia and
renal calculi
adverse drug reactions for long-term use of PPIs? - ✔✔iron, b12, calcium deficiency - leads to
osteoporosis, increased hip fractures. Also increased risk for c-diff, salmonella, and camphylobacter
infections
dose of an antacid should be separated from taking other medications by __ hours? - ✔✔2 hours
calcium and aluminum antacids can cause _____ - ✔✔constipation
magnesium antacids can cause _____ - ✔✔diarrhea
Schedule 2 controlled substance rx are written for a ___ day supply without refills - ✔✔30
hydrocodone is a sched ____ drug - ✔✔2
cox-2 inhibitors have a blackbox warning for what? - ✔✔increased risk for cardiovascular events
milnacipran, duloxetine (cymbalta) and pregabalin (Lyrica) are the three drugs FDA approved for what? -
✔✔Fibromyalgia
, what are the 2 contraindications for metformin? - ✔✔renal disease or dysfunction and metabolic
acidosis
what is a major side effect of insulin? - ✔✔hypoglycemia
3 Rare but serious side effect of Bisphosphonates - ✔✔atypical fractures of the femur and hip,
esophageal cancer, and osteonecrosis of the jaw - no dental implants
OTIS - Organization of Teratology Information Specialists - good reference? - ✔✔yes
physicians desk reference - good reference? - ✔✔no
lactmed - good reference? - ✔✔yes
Angioedema and anaphylaxis is what type of immune response? - ✔✔type 1 - IgE mediated, immediate
type hypersensitivity
The time period over which the drug concentration will decrease by half. - ✔✔half life
The chemical alteration of drugs via enzymes into molecules called metabolites. can increase or decrease
the onset, duration of action and toxicity of a medication. - ✔✔metabolism
name six steps of rational drug prescribing - ✔✔1. define patient's problem, 2. specify therapeutic
objective, 3. choose treatments, 4. start treatment (consider cost), 5. educate patient, 6. monitor
gold standard pharm tx for pregnant women? - ✔✔insulin
rare but serious side effect of bisphosphonates ( alendronate (fosamax), risedronate (Actonel),
zoledronic acid (Reclast and Aclasta); ibandronate (Boniva)) - ✔✔osteonecrosis of the jaw d/t reduction
in blood supply to the jaw. - pt may not be able to have dental implant
major side effect of regular insulin - ✔✔hypoglycemia
Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version
First line for tx of constipation in pregnancy? - ✔✔bulk forming laxatives (citrucel) and glycerin
suppositories.
which constipation tx is contraindicated in pregnancy? - ✔✔Castor Oil is category X; rectal enemas are
contraindicated
Contraindications of Calciu carbonate antacids? - ✔✔contraindicated in presence of hypercalcemia and
renal calculi
adverse drug reactions for long-term use of PPIs? - ✔✔iron, b12, calcium deficiency - leads to
osteoporosis, increased hip fractures. Also increased risk for c-diff, salmonella, and camphylobacter
infections
dose of an antacid should be separated from taking other medications by __ hours? - ✔✔2 hours
calcium and aluminum antacids can cause _____ - ✔✔constipation
magnesium antacids can cause _____ - ✔✔diarrhea
Schedule 2 controlled substance rx are written for a ___ day supply without refills - ✔✔30
hydrocodone is a sched ____ drug - ✔✔2
cox-2 inhibitors have a blackbox warning for what? - ✔✔increased risk for cardiovascular events
milnacipran, duloxetine (cymbalta) and pregabalin (Lyrica) are the three drugs FDA approved for what? -
✔✔Fibromyalgia
, what are the 2 contraindications for metformin? - ✔✔renal disease or dysfunction and metabolic
acidosis
what is a major side effect of insulin? - ✔✔hypoglycemia
3 Rare but serious side effect of Bisphosphonates - ✔✔atypical fractures of the femur and hip,
esophageal cancer, and osteonecrosis of the jaw - no dental implants
OTIS - Organization of Teratology Information Specialists - good reference? - ✔✔yes
physicians desk reference - good reference? - ✔✔no
lactmed - good reference? - ✔✔yes
Angioedema and anaphylaxis is what type of immune response? - ✔✔type 1 - IgE mediated, immediate
type hypersensitivity
The time period over which the drug concentration will decrease by half. - ✔✔half life
The chemical alteration of drugs via enzymes into molecules called metabolites. can increase or decrease
the onset, duration of action and toxicity of a medication. - ✔✔metabolism
name six steps of rational drug prescribing - ✔✔1. define patient's problem, 2. specify therapeutic
objective, 3. choose treatments, 4. start treatment (consider cost), 5. educate patient, 6. monitor
gold standard pharm tx for pregnant women? - ✔✔insulin
rare but serious side effect of bisphosphonates ( alendronate (fosamax), risedronate (Actonel),
zoledronic acid (Reclast and Aclasta); ibandronate (Boniva)) - ✔✔osteonecrosis of the jaw d/t reduction
in blood supply to the jaw. - pt may not be able to have dental implant
major side effect of regular insulin - ✔✔hypoglycemia
