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QUESTION TO PERFECTION | STUDY WITH
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Lithium therapeutic level - Answer: 0.6-1.2 meq/L
Lithium toxicity level - Answer: 2 meq/L
Lithium side effects - Answer: Polyuria, fine hand tremor, thirst, dry mouth, increase in
motility of GI system
Lithium toxic effects - Answer: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Donepezil (Aricept) in Alzheimer's - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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) - Answer: Very common first
treatment for Statue Epilepticus (SE).
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, Side effects - Answer: Undesired effect that occurs when the medication is administered
regardless of the dose.
Adverse effects - Answer: An unwanted, undesirable effect of a medication that occurs
during usual clinical use
Allergies - Answer: 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 - Answer: The effect the medication is expected to have on the body.
Teratogenic effect - Answer: Effect of a drug administered to the mother that results in
abnormalities in the fetus.
Paradoxical effect - Answer: opposite of the intended drug effect
Tolerance - Answer: a pharmacological concept describing subjects' reduced reaction to
a drug following its repeated use.
Phenytoin in pregnancy - Answer: This drug should NOT be used during pregnancy
unless the benefit outweighs the risk to fetus. Increased risk of congenital abnormalities
such as cleft lip or cardiac defects.
Phenytoin therapeutic level - Answer: 10-20 mcg/ml
Carbamazepine therapeutic level - Answer: 4-12 mcg/ml
Cabamazepine (Tegretol) - Answer: ANTISEIZURE
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QUESTION TO PERFECTION | STUDY WITH
CONFIDENCE!
Lithium therapeutic level - Answer: 0.6-1.2 meq/L
Lithium toxicity level - Answer: 2 meq/L
Lithium side effects - Answer: Polyuria, fine hand tremor, thirst, dry mouth, increase in
motility of GI system
Lithium toxic effects - Answer: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
Donepezil (Aricept) in Alzheimer's - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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) - Answer: Very common first
treatment for Statue Epilepticus (SE).
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, Side effects - Answer: Undesired effect that occurs when the medication is administered
regardless of the dose.
Adverse effects - Answer: An unwanted, undesirable effect of a medication that occurs
during usual clinical use
Allergies - Answer: 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 - Answer: The effect the medication is expected to have on the body.
Teratogenic effect - Answer: Effect of a drug administered to the mother that results in
abnormalities in the fetus.
Paradoxical effect - Answer: opposite of the intended drug effect
Tolerance - Answer: a pharmacological concept describing subjects' reduced reaction to
a drug following its repeated use.
Phenytoin in pregnancy - Answer: This drug should NOT be used during pregnancy
unless the benefit outweighs the risk to fetus. Increased risk of congenital abnormalities
such as cleft lip or cardiac defects.
Phenytoin therapeutic level - Answer: 10-20 mcg/ml
Carbamazepine therapeutic level - Answer: 4-12 mcg/ml
Cabamazepine (Tegretol) - Answer: ANTISEIZURE
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