CMA State test
drug of choice for a UTI - ANS Bactrim ( which is a sulfa drug)
drug of choice for osteoarthritis - ANS aspirin
Signs of digitalis toxicity are: - ANS 1. loss of appetite
2. halos around lights
3. vomiting
what antidepressants are not recommended for use in the elderly? - ANS Elavil and Tofranil
Side effects of corticosteroids - ANS 1. masked infection
2. moon face/weight gain
3. high blood sugar
Define broad spectrum antibiotics - ANS covers multiple organisms
broad-spectrum antibiotics - ANS Bactrim and Cipro
hypoxia - ANS low oxygen
maximum dose of acetaminophen for 24 hr period - ANS 3g or 300mg
use of Lanoxin(digoxin) - ANS slows and strengthens heart
, use of allopurinol (Zyloprim) - ANS Gout
Laxis (furosemide) - ANS Diuretic
Ismo(isosorbide) - ANS vasodilator
Tenormin (Atenolol) - ANS Antihypertensive
Deltasone (prednisone) - ANS Corticosteroid
Theo-24 (theophylline) - ANS Bronchodilator
Tylenol (acetaminophen) - ANS Analgesic
safety issues related to oxygen use - ANS 1. not stored near heat
2. post no smoking signs
3. COPD not above 2 litters
Guaifenesin is an - ANS expectorant
guaifenesin is used for - ANS breaking up mucus
glipizide - ANS is not an antiemetic
Drug-Drug interaction with antitussives - ANS MAO inhibitors
drug of choice for a UTI - ANS Bactrim ( which is a sulfa drug)
drug of choice for osteoarthritis - ANS aspirin
Signs of digitalis toxicity are: - ANS 1. loss of appetite
2. halos around lights
3. vomiting
what antidepressants are not recommended for use in the elderly? - ANS Elavil and Tofranil
Side effects of corticosteroids - ANS 1. masked infection
2. moon face/weight gain
3. high blood sugar
Define broad spectrum antibiotics - ANS covers multiple organisms
broad-spectrum antibiotics - ANS Bactrim and Cipro
hypoxia - ANS low oxygen
maximum dose of acetaminophen for 24 hr period - ANS 3g or 300mg
use of Lanoxin(digoxin) - ANS slows and strengthens heart
, use of allopurinol (Zyloprim) - ANS Gout
Laxis (furosemide) - ANS Diuretic
Ismo(isosorbide) - ANS vasodilator
Tenormin (Atenolol) - ANS Antihypertensive
Deltasone (prednisone) - ANS Corticosteroid
Theo-24 (theophylline) - ANS Bronchodilator
Tylenol (acetaminophen) - ANS Analgesic
safety issues related to oxygen use - ANS 1. not stored near heat
2. post no smoking signs
3. COPD not above 2 litters
Guaifenesin is an - ANS expectorant
guaifenesin is used for - ANS breaking up mucus
glipizide - ANS is not an antiemetic
Drug-Drug interaction with antitussives - ANS MAO inhibitors
