mechanisms
ADRs
lab values
Contraindications
Indications

100

What is the mechanism of action for all the “Artans”

Reversibly blocks angiotensinogen II from binding to its receptors

100

What is the biggest side effect for loop diurretics? give me 2 of them

Hearing loss, weakness, muscle cramps, weakness

100

What 4 items do i need to monitor in patients taking a “peril” except which drug?

WBC, K, CrCl, BP. Lisinopril is just BP, K

100

MAY CAUSE LACTI ACIDOSIS RESULTING IN DEATH, HYPOTHERMIA, HYPOTENSION, AD RESISTNANT BRADYARRYTHMIAS. RISK FACTORS INCLUDE ADVANCED AGE, RADIOLOGICAL STUDIES WITH CONTRAST, SURGERY, HYPOXIC STATES, EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL USE AND HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT. Contraindicated in patients with impaired renal function, and impaired hepatic function. Temporarily discontinue therapy before radiological studies using iodine due to accumulation in kidneys. Do not use in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis.

Contraindication for Janumet XR

100

FDA indications for Requip

Parkinsons and RLS

200

What is the mechanism of action of action for Actos?

Activates PPAR gamma which increases the expression of GLUT2 and 4 increasing insulin influx and use in the cell


200

All antibiotics what is their biggest ADRs (give me 4 of them)

Rash, Diarrhea, Hives, vomitiing (generally anything having to do with the stomach/GI)

200

Theres 6 medications that i need to monitor patient weight while taking them? What are they?

Rivastigmine, Luvox, and all antipsychotics

200

CAN CAUSE TARDIVE DYSKINESIA. Contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma, GI hemorrhage, mechanical obstruction/perforation, and in epileptics. Discontinue use in patients that experience tardive dyskinesia. Do not use in patients receiving drugs that cause extrapyramidal reactions. Use with caution in patients with history of depression, hypertension, or Parkinson's

Contraindications for Reglan

200

Treatment of OCD dose is 20-40 mg at bedtime

Luvox

300

What is the mechanism of action for all medications ending in”Pam”?

give me the name for all the medications

Activates GABA channels, which causes influx of Cl- ions and de-excitement of the brain. 

300


Nystagmus, ATAXIA, SLURRED SPEECH, MENTAL CONFUSION, nausea, vomiting, RASH, hirsutism, gingival hyperplasia, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness

ADRs for Phenytoin

300

What should I monitor in patients taking Cytomel

T4, TSH, INR

300

Episodes of syncope have occurred in beginning of therapy and when missing dosages. Patients should be started with 1 mg given at bedtime to decrease chances of syncope. If syncope occurs patient should be placed in supine position and treated supportively. Use with caution in nursing women

Contraindications for Terazosin

300

Generally for topical corticosteroids what am I treating and how often am I applying the medication

Ezcema, ulcerative lesions, prurience manifestations. Generally, 1-4 times daily

400

What is the mechanism of action for Revia?

Pure antagonist @ u receptors and kappa receptors of opioid receptors

400

Vasodilation, nausea, vomiting, asthenia, localized pain, constipation, diarrhea, headache, flu syndrome, reduction in BMD, may increase total cholesterol levels

Anastrazole

400

Give me 4 items to monitor in someone taking Biktarvy

CrCl, Urine glucose, urine protein, BMD, LFT, CD4 cell count

400

CONTRAINDICATED IN PATINETS WITH DEMENTIA-RELATED PSYCHOSIS. MAY INCREASE SUICIDAL THOUGHTS IN CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS. Rare cases of NMS has been reported, be observant of muscle rigidity and altered mental status. Tardive dyskinesia has been reported if this happens discontinue. Orthostatic hypotension may occur during initial dose period. Use with caution in patients with hypotension, history of seizures, dysphagia, hypothyroidism, history of breast cancer. Might cause cataracts so monitor eyes every 6 months.

Contraindications for all atypical antipsychotics (Except cloazaril)

400

Which medication has no specific dosage and is used to treat Parkinsons


This medication can also be used in another way can you tell me?

Sinemet 

Can treat injury to CNS from CO poisoning and manganese intoxification

500

What is the mechanism of action for vimpat?

there are 6 other medications That act in the same manner name them Brand and generic

Blocks voltage gated sodium channels from firing

primidone, phenytoin, oxcarbazipine, carbamazepine, lamictal, leviteracetam 

500

All protease inhibitors cause these two major side effects what are they?


What are the names brand and generic of the two protease inhibitors of our drug cards?

Liver Toxcicity and Immune reconstitution syndrome

Triumeq (Abacavir / Dolutegravir / Lamivudine) and Tivicay (Dolutegravir) also has Lactic acidosis

500

Which two medications are required to monitor ALTs and AST? Give me brand and generic for them

Urisidol (actigal) and Vascepa (icosapent Ethyl)

500

Contraindicated in patients using MAOIs. Caution should be used in patients with depression, cerebral/coronary insufficiency, Raynaud's phenomenon, orthostatic hypotension, or thromboangiitis obliterans.

Contraindications for Brimodine

500


For the treatment of depression, OCD, treatment of depression in the elderely/debilitated patients, Treatment of panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Maintenance dosage range is 25- 62.5 mg daily

Paxeva

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