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An ECG should be checked for patients with a known dysrhythmia or patients older than 40-year-old prior to starting a Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)

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The greatest concern for a patient taking an MAOI is a hypertensive crisis.

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Zoledronic acid can cause dose-dependent kidney damage, which can lead to acute renal failure.

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Probenecid should not be initiated at the beginning of an acute gout attack. It may exacerbate the gout attack.

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The antidepressant sertraline (Zoloft) seems to be the safest drug for breastfeeding mothers.

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It’s important that withdrawal from baclofen be done slowly over 1-2 weeks. Can cause visual hallucinations, paranoid ideation, and seizures if discontinued too quickly.

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Stimulants are the mainstay of ADHD therapy

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Withdrawal syndrome is defined as an abrupt discontinuation of SSRIs with symptoms of dizziness, headache, nausea, sensory disturbances, tremor, anxiety, or dysphoria.

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Patients who experience intolerable adverse effects with one SSRI may find a different SSRI more acceptable.

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There is strong evidence that coxibs, like other nonaspirin NSAIDs, increase the risk for MI, stroke, and other serious cardiovascular events.

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Glucocorticoids are contraindicated for patients with systemic fungal infections and those receiving live virus vaccines.

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Atabacept is a T-Cell activation inhibitor commonly used in the treatment of moderately to severely active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

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After osteoporosis, Paget disease is the most common disorder of bone in the US.

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The initial response to antidepressants takes 1-3 weeks.

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Serum sodium should be monitored in older adults and patients on diuretic therapy when taking SSRIs or SNRIs.

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