Midterm Exam: NU 641 / NU641
(Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Advanced Clinical Pharmacology | Review Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Regis
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metformin
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contraindicated with renal disease
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first line drug for strep throat
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penicillin v potassium PO x10 days if allergic to PCN, give amoxicillin
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before prescribing antiHTN meds to newly diagnosed pt
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EKG & blood work
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thiazide diuretics
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-cause ED -first line of tx for uncomplicated stage I HTN
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PCN allergy
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use macrolides instead
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amoxicillin
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avoid in mono patients 2 / 4
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complication of quinolones
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-Achilles tendon rupture -do not use in children under 18 because of growing cartilage
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Benadryl
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avoid in elderly use Claritin instead
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spironolactone
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-potassium sparing diuretic
-caution w/ ACE: watch for hyperkalemia
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warfarin/coumadin
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-do not take garlic, st. john's wart -increases bleeding time
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st john's wart
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-used for depression, menopausal symptoms -decreases effectiveness of digoxin & birth control (causes breakthrough bleeding) -do not use with celexa
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antiplatelet meds
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-garlic can exaggerate effects & inhibit action of platelets in the body
-ex: indomethacin, dipyridamole, Plavix, aspirin
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