Lithium therapeutic level Right Ans - 0.6-1.2 mEq/L
Lithium toxicity level Right Ans - 2 mEq/L
Lithium side effects Right Ans - Polyuria, fine hand tremor, thirst, dry
mouth, increase in motility of GI system
Lithium toxic effects Right Ans - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Donepezil (Aricept) in Alzheimer's Right Ans - a Cholinesterase inhibitor
that help to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, which is a
neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory.1 By preventing the
breakdown of the chemical, communication between nerve cells in the brain
may be improved. This can lead to a slowing down of symptoms or a delay in
exhibiting symptoms.
Sertraline (Zoloft) and nursing infants Right Ans - Safe to use while
breastfeeding. Usually low in breast milk compared to other SSRIs and
antidepressants. Most doctors prescribe while nursing as it is safe.
Dulozetine (Cymbalta) and alcohol abuse Right Ans - May be useful in
lessening anxiety-like behaviors and alcohol intake, which may make it useful
as a treatment during alcohol withdrawal. This low dose can decrease alcohol
use.
, Diazepam (Valium) for status epilepticus (seizures) Right Ans - Very
common first treatment for Statue Epilepticus (SE).
Side effects Right Ans - Undesired effect that occurs when the medication is
administered regardless of the dose.
Adverse effects Right Ans - An unwanted, undesirable effect of a
medication that occurs during usual clinical use
Allergies Right Ans - an overreaction of the immune system to a harmless
substance (in this case, a drug), which triggers an allergic reaction.
Specifically, a drug allergy is a reaction mediated by Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
antibodies.
Intended effect Right Ans - The effect the medication is expected to have on
the body.
teratogenic effect Right Ans - Effect of a drug administered to the mother
that results in abnormalities in the fetus.
Paradoxical effect Right Ans - opposite of the intended drug effect
Tolerance Right Ans - a pharmacological concept describing subjects'
reduced reaction to a drug following its repeated use.