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1
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Antidepressants used in patients with epilepsy(with/without HTN)

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Paroxetine ( almost all SSRIs are safe in HTN)

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2
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Antidepressant that should be avoided in seizure

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Bupropion

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3
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Antidepressant for patients who are obese

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Bupropion/Venlafaxine

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4
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Drug of choice for epileptic patient who has loss of appetite

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Mitrazapine

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5
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Antidepressants act on which area in the brain

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Post-synaptic

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6
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Anxiolytic with least sedation and withdrawal symptoms

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Bupropion

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7
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Antidepressant used with cardiac patients

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Sertraline

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8
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Antidepressant, safe, in pregnancy

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Sertraline

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9
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Antidepressants safe in breastfeeding

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Sertraline, paroxetine

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10
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Secondary Tricyclic Antidepressants?

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nortriptyline (is a metabolite of amitriptyline), protriptyline, and desipramine (is a metabolite of imipramine).

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11
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Tertiary TCAs?

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amitriptyline, imipramine, clomipramine, trimipramine, and doxepin.

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12
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Nonselective MAO A-B Inhibitors

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Phenelzine , Tranylcypromine , Isocratic

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13
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Selective MAO A inhibitors

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Moclobemide

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14
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Selective MAO-B inhibitor

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Rasgiline , Selegiline

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15
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Washout period when switching from MAOIs to other antidepressants

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2 weeks

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16
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Drug used in case of sexual dysfunction developed after SSRIs

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Bupropion

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17
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Anxiety treatment

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1st line : SSRIs
2nd line : Buspirone , TCAs
Others : propranolol, BZDs

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18
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Typical Antipsychotics

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Haloperidol , Chlorpromazine

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19
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S.E of typical antipsychotics

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Extrapyramidal side effects
Worsen negative symptoms

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20
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Atypical Antipsychotics

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Clozapine , Aripiprazole , Quetiapine , Olanzapine

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21
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Clozapine S.E

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Cause agranulocytosis

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22
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DOC for patient with Tardive Dyskinesia

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Valbenazin

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23
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Meds for Extrapyramidal S.E

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Benztropine , Diphenhydramine , BZDs

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24
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Most effective in treating positive symptoms in schizophrenia

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Atypical Antipsychotics ( 2nd generation )

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25
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Psychotic Patient taking olanzapine with high glucose. What is alternative?

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Haloperidol ( less metabolic changes)

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26
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How does smoking affect clozapine and olanzapine

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Increase metabolism, decrease medication concentration, increase clearance of medication

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27
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Acute mania treatment

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Valproate or Lithium + Antipsychotic

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28
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Acute Bipolar treatment

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Lithium or lamotrigine Also Lurasidone, Olanzapine / fluoxetine

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29
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Maintenance of mania

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Lithium+/-2ndgenerationofAntipsychotic(SGA)

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30
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Maintenance of bipolar

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Lamotrigine

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31
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Safe drugs for treatment of Bipolar disease in a pregnant woman

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Lamotrigine , levetiracetam , lurasidone

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32
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Mood stabilizer?

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Lithium

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33
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Side effects of lithium?

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Tremor , GI , edema , hypothyroidism

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34
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Lithium effect on CrCl and BUN?

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Decrease CrCl and increase BUN which cause renal impairment

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35
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Monitoring of lithium?

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Monitor, renal and thyroid every 6 to 12 month

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36
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Treatment of convulsions due to lithium toxicity

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Phenobarbital , propofol , BZDs

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37
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Lithium antidote?

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Sodium polystyrene sulfonate NaHCO3

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38
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Why is carbidopa given with levodopa?

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To prevent peripheral metabolism of levodopa

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39
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Mechanism of action of levodopa

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Increase the dopamine level in brain leading to stimulate dopamine receptor

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40
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Dopamine receptor agonist ( in treatment of parkinson’s disease)

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Pramipexole, Ropinirole, Apomorphine, Rotigotine

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41
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Amantadine uses?

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Antiviral , Antiparkinsonian , Dopamine agonist
#cause Livedo reticularis ( شبكة تجلطات في القدمين )

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42
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Which anticholinergic is used in treatment of PD

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Trihexyphenidyl

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43
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Treatment of nausea and vomiting in parkinson’s disease patients

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Domperidone

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44
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Treatment of Psychosis in Parkinson’s disease patients

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Quetiapine , primavanserin

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45
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Mild-moderate Alzheimer disease treatment

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Donepezil , Rivastigmine , Glutamine

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46
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Advanced Alzheimer disease treatment

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Donepezil

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47
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Dementia + Alzheimer disease treatment

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Rivastigmine

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48
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BZDs used in Alzheimer ?

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DACL
Diazepam
Alprazolam
Clonazepam
Lorazepam

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49
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Alzheimer patient with urinary urgency treatment

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Oxybutynin

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50
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Moderate-severe Alzheimer treatment

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Memantine +/- Donepezil

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51
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Anti-epileptic, safe in pregnancy

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Levetiracetam , Lamotrigine

52
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Anti-epileptic safe in breast-feeding

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Levetiracetam

53
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Which anti-epileptic require renal adjustment

A

Topiramate

54
Q

Anti-epileptic used in absence seizures

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Ethosuximide

55
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Anti-epileptics used for elderly patients

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Alprazolam , Oxazepam , Trizolam

56
Q

Treatment of neuropathic, pain and depression

A

1st : Duloxetine , Pregabaline
Others ; Gabapentin , venlafaxine , BZDs

57
Q

Side effects of Phenytoin

A

Gingival hyperplasia, nystagmus, hirsutism, acne, purple glove syndrome

58
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ADHD Treatment

A

Atomixifin

59
Q

Which vaccine cause autism

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Thimerosal ( mercury) containing vaccines

60
Q

Which all drugs dilate cervix

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Oxytocin , Dinoprostone , Misoprostol

61
Q

Safe HIV med for pregnancy/during labor

A

Zidovudine

62
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Which drug stop premature labor?

A

Ritodrine

63
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Treatment of preterm labor?

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Magnesium sulfate , Indomethacin, Nifedipine

64
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Treatment of Eclampsia

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Mg sulfate

65
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Drugs that induce abortion

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Misoprostol, Mifepristone, Methotrexate

66
Q

Which anti-estrogen causes abortion?

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Anastrazole

67
Q

Anti-progesterone causes abortion

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Mifepristone, Misoprostol

68
Q

Prevention and treatment of postpartum and post abortion hemorrhage?

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Ergonovine

69
Q

A Healthy mid age woman wants contraceptive which drug to give?

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Ethinyl estradiol/ inestrenol (combination)

70
Q

In which cases Ethinyl estradiol/ inestrenol (combination) is not given and what is the alternative contraceptive

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35 + smoker or migraine headache or obese
• > 50
• Breastfeeding
• DM + Vascular disease
• Risk of DVT or history of
• Hx of uncontrolled HTN or heart problems
• Breast or endometrial cancer
• Need to get pregnant
Alternative is levonoregestrol

71
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Which hormone the oral contraceptives suppress?

A

GnRH ( gonadotropine releasing hormone)

72
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Oral contraceptives work on which phase of the cycle?

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The ovulation phase

73
Q

When taking Hydroxyurea contraceptive is required during and after how long? (Male and female)

A

Male 12 months
Female 6 months

74
Q

Treatment of infertility in women who don’t ovulate?

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Clomiphene citrate

75
Q

Which hormone is predominant is the ovulation phase?

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Luteinizing hormone

76
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Which drug inhibits estrogen synthesis

A

Tamoxifen

77
Q

Human chorionic gonadotropin is used for what?

A

Induce ovulation and treat infertility

78
Q

Treatment of facial flushing and dry
Vagina

A

Estrogen

79
Q

Isotretinon should be stopped before pregnancy by how long?

A

1 month

80
Q

which drugs should be stopped before pregnancy by 2 months?

A

Neostigmine and Fingolimod

81
Q

Ribavirin should be stopped before pregnancy by how long?

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6 months

82
Q

Leflunomide should be stopped before pregnancy by how long?

A

2 years

83
Q

Mycophenolate should be stopped before pregnancy by how long ( answer for male and female)

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Male 12 weeks
Female 6 weeks

84
Q

Why is Ciprofloxacin contraindicated in pregnancy

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Causes anemia of fetus if taken in the first semester

85
Q

Why is nicotine and beta blockers contraindicated in pregnancy

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Decrease blood flow to uterine

86
Q

Why are ACE-Is are contraindicated in pregnancy

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Effect fetal growth

87
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Why is warfarin contraindicated in pregnancy?

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Causes nasal bone, hypoplasia in neonate

88
Q

Which drug/hormone causes genital malformations in infants if taken during pregnancy?

A

If the question ask about hormone answer is androgen
If they ask about drug answer is Finasteride

89
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Why is Progesterone contraindicated during pregnancy

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Causes fetal, productive abnormalities

90
Q

Which anti-estrogen used in breast cancer 

A

Tamoxifen

91
Q

Treatment of breast cancer

A

Raloxifen and Tamoxifen

92
Q

Prophylaxis of breast cancer

A

Raloxifen

93
Q

What are the early symptoms of breast cancer?

A

Dimples or nipple discharge

94
Q

Which drug is safe to treat UTI during pregnancy

A

Nitrofurantoin

95
Q

Pregnant with UTI+G6PD

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Cefuroxime

96
Q

Prevention of recurrence of UTI?

A

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX)

97
Q

Pregnant woman with vaginal itching and E.coli

A

Nirtofurantoin

98
Q

Pregnant woman with pyelonephritis she’s been treated with IV ceftriaxone what is the most appropriate antibiotics

A

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate or Cefuroxime

99
Q

Pregnant with Syphilis

A

Benzathine penicillin, Amox/Clavul
If she has allergy to Penicillin
Erythromycin , ceftriaxone

100
Q

Breastfeeding with mastitis

A

Dicloxacillin , Cephalexin Amox/Clavul
If there’s penicillin allergy then
Clarithromycin

101
Q

Pregnant with candida albicans

A

Clotrimazole

102
Q

Anti-fungals contraindicated in pregnancy

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Griseofulvin , Ketoconazole , Voriconazole

103
Q

Anti-fungals safe in pregnancy

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Amphotericin B , Topical imidazole , Nystatin

104
Q

Antifungals contraindicated in lactation

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Ketoconazole , Itraconazole , Voriconazole

105
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Antifungal, safe in lactation

A

Fluconazole

106
Q

Pregnant with tonic clonic seizure

A

Valproic acid + folic acid

107
Q

Pregnant with schizophrenia

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Olanzapine , Risperidone , Quetiapine

108
Q

Laxatives contraindicated in pregnancy

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Senna and castor oil

109
Q

Treatment of constipation in pregnancy

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Psyllium , glycerin suppositories or lactulose

110
Q

Nausea with or without vomiting in pregnancy

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Vit B6 +/- Doxylamine

111
Q

Gastroesophageal reflux treatment in pregnancy

A

Calcium carbonate antacid

112
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Which anticoagulants are safe to use in pregnancy

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Low molecular weight heparin

113
Q

Treatment of asthma in pregnancy

A

Albuterol, Cromolyn

114
Q

Treatment of glaucoma in pregnancy

A

Brimonidine or timolol

115
Q

Treatment of hyperthyroidism in pregnancy

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1st PTU (Propylthiouracil)
2nd methimazole

116
Q

Pregnant with Diabetes

A

1st insulin
2nd metformin, Glyburide

117
Q

Pregnant with hypertension

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Methyldopa Labetolol Nifedipine

118
Q

DOC for emergency and urgency hypertension in pregnancy

A

Hydralazine

119
Q

Which bacteria is responsible for milk, production in women

A

Lactobacillus

120
Q

1st baby milk is called?

A

Colostrum

121
Q

Which medications increase prolactin levels

A

Metoclopramide Methyldopa , Estradiol
Serotonin, GABA, Opioids

122
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Which medication decreased prolactin levels

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Bromocriptine , Cabergoline

123
Q

Which immunoglobulin crosses placenta

A

IgG

124
Q

Which is the largest immunoglobulin

A

IgM

125
Q

Which is the immunoglobulin found in anaphylaxis, asthma, allergy, and hypersensitivity

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IgE

126
Q

Which immunoglobulin found in infection disease

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IgM