NR566 Advanced Pharmacology Care of the Family FINAL EXAM

NR566 Advanced Pharmacology Care of the Family FINAL EXAM What are some potential drug interactions with Lithium? - Diuretics, NSAIDS, Anticholinergics (Concerned w/dehydration & sodium balance) What is the black box warning for tricyclic antidepressants and all other depressants as well? - risk for suicide What is the normal lithium range? - 0.4- 1 mEq/L (1.5 is getting towards toxicity range) What is the role of androgens in treating anemia? - synthesis of erythropoietin Which of these drugs are known to elevate phenytoin levels? - diazepam isoniazid cimetidine carbamazepine phenobarbital alcohol What is the preferred administration route of alprostadil (used to treat ED)? - injection into the penis or by insertion into the urethra What are some potential adverse effects of finasteride (Proscar -BPH)? - decreases ejaculation volume and libido gynecomastia What are some potential adverse effects on Nonselective al Blockers (used to treat BPH & HTN)? - Hypotension Fainting Dizziness Somnolence Nasal Congestion What are some potential adverse effects of Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor (used to treat ED)? - Hypotension and Priapism A prolonged and unwanted erection of the penis that occurs without sexual stimulation. This causes penile pain, rigid penile shaft, and erection that last for more than 4 hours without sexual stimulation. - Priapism What are typically the best antibiotics for Chlamydia in adults? - Azithromycin or doxycycline What are typically the best antibiotics for Gonorrhea in adults? - ceftriaxone IM plus azithromycin oral What should we prescribe for BV and/or Trichomoniasis? - Metronidazole PO or Clindamycin Cream What is our first-choice drug for Syphilis? - Penic