Final Review - Pharmacology Medical Facts and Uses

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Which vitamins can be toxic if consumed in large amounts?

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Vitamins A, D, E, and K

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What are possible effects of vitamin A toxicity?

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Liver damage, blurred vision, bone pain

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What is the route of administration for human regular insulin to lower glucose levels and monitor hypokalemia?

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IV (intravenous) route

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If absorption of Timolol occurs, what side effects may be possible?

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Hypotension or dysrhythmia

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Mebendazole is used for the treatment of a wide range of ______ infections, including those caused by roundworm (Ascaris) and pinworm (Enterobiasis).

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helminth

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Lowering the maternal viral load to less than 50 copies/mL in pregnant women positive for HIV reduces the risk of HIV transmission to the baby to less than what percentage?

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1%

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What is the primary use of Tetracycline?

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Drug of choice for Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus, cholera, Lyme disease, peptic ulcers, and chlamydial infections.

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What are some adverse effects of Tetracycline?

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Superinfections, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, discoloration of teeth, photosensitivity

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Tetracycline is contraindicated in which populations?

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Second half of pregnancy, children 8 years or younger, and patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment.

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What does 'Static' relate to in ITS Pharmacology?

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Anatomical enlargement