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What is the mechanism of action of Aspirin?

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Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, hypothalamic heat regulator center, and platelet aggregation.

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List common side effect of Aspirin.

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  • GI distress/bleeding
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What are some adverse effects of Aspirin?

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  • Tinnitus/hearing loss
  • Reye syndrome (in children)
    *angioedema
    *bronchospasm
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What cautions or contraindications are associated with Aspirin?

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  • Peptic ulcers
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Asthma
    *sick children
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What patient teaching should be provided for Aspirin?

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  • Avoid alcohol
  • Take with food
  • Monitor for signs of bleeding
  • Reye Syndrome
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What is the mechanism of action of Ibuprofen?

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Inhibits cox1 and cox2

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List common side effect of Ibuprofen. What can help it?

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  • GI distress/ulcers (take with food)
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What are some adverse effects of Ibuprofen?

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  • GI bleeding
  • Tinnitus/hearing loss
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What cautions or contraindications are associated with Ibuprofen?

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  • Avoid in renal disease
  • Peptic ulcers
    *bleeding disorder
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What patient teaching should be provided for Ibuprofen?

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Take with food, avoid concurrent NSAID use.

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What is the mechanism of action of Celecoxib?

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Selectively inhibits COX-2 to reduce inflammation without affecting platelet function.

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List common side effects of Celecoxib.

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  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Sinusitis
  • Dyspepsia
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What are some adverse effects of Celecoxib?

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  • Hypertension
  • GI bleeding
  • Thromboembolism
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What cautions or contraindications are associated with Celecoxib?

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  • Avoid in sulfa allergy
  • Cardiovascular disease
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What patient teaching should be provided for Celecoxib?

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Take lowest dose for shortest time.

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What are the adverse reactions of Infliximab?

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  • Fever
  • Infections
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Bone marrow suppression
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What assessments or labs are required for Infliximab?

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  • CBC
  • Liver function tests
  • TB screening
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What is Infliximab indicated for?

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Used for autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease.

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What are the adverse reactions of Febuxostat?

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  • Liver toxicity
  • Rash
  • Cardiovascular events
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What assessments or labs are required for Febuxostat?

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Monitor uric acid levels, liver enzymes.

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What is Febuxostat indicated for?

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Chronic management of gout by reducing uric acid production.

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What is the mechanism of action of Carbidopa-Levodopa?

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Carbidopa prevents breakdown of levodopa before it reaches the brain.

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List side effects or adverse reactions of Carbidopa-Levodopa.

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  • Dyskinesias
  • Orthostatic hypotension
  • Urine discoloration
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What patient teaching should be provided for Carbidopa-Levodopa?

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Do not stop abruptly, take with low-protein food.

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What is Carbidopa-Levodopa indicated for?
Treatment of Parkinson’s disease to increase dopamine levels.
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List side effects or adverse reactions of Benztropine.
* Dry mouth * Blurred vision * Constipation * Urinary retention
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What is Benztropine indicated for?
Helps reduce tremors and rigidity in Parkinson’s disease.
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List side effects or adverse reactions of Rivastigmine.
* Nausea * Vomiting * Weight loss * Hepatotoxicity
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What is Rivastigmine indicated for?
Used for Alzheimer’s disease to slow cognitive decline.
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List side effects or adverse reactions of Methylphenidate.
* Insomnia * Anorexia * Tachycardia * Hypertension
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What patient teaching should be provided for Methylphenidate?
Take before meals, avoid caffeine.
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What is Methylphenidate indicated for?
ADHD and narcolepsy.
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List side effects or adverse reactions of Anorexiants.
* Tachycardia * Hypertension * Restlessness
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What patient teaching should be provided for Anorexiants?
Short-term use only, avoid in children under 12.
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What is the indication for use of Anorexiants?
Used for short-term obesity management.
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List side effects of Zolpidem.
* Drowsiness * Dizziness * Memory impairment
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What patient teaching should be provided for Zolpidem?
Take at bedtime, avoid alcohol.
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What is Zolpidem indicated for?
Insomnia treatment.
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List side effects of Alprazolam.
* Lethargy * Dizziness * Hypotension
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What patient teaching should be provided for Alprazolam?
Avoid alcohol and grapefruit juice.
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What is the reversal/antidote for Alprazolam?
Flumazenil.
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What is Alprazolam indicated for?
Anxiety and panic disorders.
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What are side effects or patient teaching for Phenytoin?
* Gingival hyperplasia * Nystagmus * Avoid abrupt withdrawal
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What is Phenytoin indicated for?
Epilepsy and seizure prevention.
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What are Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, and Aripiprazole indicated for?
Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
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What is Lorazepam indicated for?
Anxiety and seizure management.
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What is the reversal/antidote for Lorazepam?
Flumazenil.
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What are Fluoxetine, Venlafaxine, and Lithium indicated for?
Depression, bipolar disorder.
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What is the therapeutic level for Lithium?
0.6-1.2 mEq/L.
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What food/drug interactions should be noted for Lithium?
Avoid NSAIDs, maintain sodium intake.
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What patient teaching should be provided for Iron & Folic Acid?
Take iron with vitamin C, folic acid before and during pregnancy.
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What is the indication for Iron & Folic Acid?
Prevent anemia during pregnancy.
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What nursing assessment is required for Magnesium Sulfate?
Monitor deep tendon reflexes, urine output, magnesium toxicity.
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What is the antidote for Magnesium Sulfate?
Calcium Gluconate.
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What is Magnesium Sulfate indicated for?
Prevent seizures in preeclampsia.
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What nursing interventions are required for Oxytocin?
Monitor fetal heart rate, uterine contractions.
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What is Oxytocin indicated for?
Induce labor, control postpartum hemorrhage.
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What is the mechanism of action of Beractant?
Decreases alveolar surface tension, keeps alveoli open.
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What is Beractant indicated for?
Prevents neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.
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What are the adverse effects of Combined Hormonal Contraceptives?
* Increased clotting risk * Hypertension
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What are Combined Hormonal Contraceptives indicated for?
Birth control, ovulation induction.
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What labs should be monitored for Androgen Therapy and Finasteride?
* PSA levels * Liver enzymes
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What is Androgen Therapy indicated for?
Testosterone deficiency, benign prostatic hyperplasia.

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