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Antidote for heparin?

Protamine sulfate.

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Antidote for warfarin?

Vitamin K (phytonadione).

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Which lab value is used to monitor heparin?

aPTT.

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Which lab value is used to monitor warfarin?

PT and INR. A typical target INR is 2 to 3.

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What do you check before giving digoxin?

The apical pulse for a full minute. Hold it if an adult's pulse is under 60.

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Early signs of digoxin toxicity?

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and vision changes like yellow-green halos.

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Common side effect of ACE inhibitors like lisinopril?

A dry, persistent cough.

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Rare but serious reaction to ACE inhibitors?

Angioedema, swelling of the face, lips or tongue.

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Therapeutic range for lithium?

About 0.6 to 1.2 mEq/L.

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Antidote for an opioid overdose?

Naloxone.

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Antidote for a benzodiazepine overdose?

Flumazenil.

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Antidote for an acetaminophen overdose?

Acetylcysteine.

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Furosemide can cause which electrolyte problem?

Low potassium. It's a potassium-wasting loop diuretic.

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Example of a potassium-sparing diuretic?

Spironolactone.

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Which insulin can be given IV?

Regular insulin.

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Onset of rapid-acting insulin like lispro?

About 15 minutes.

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How should a patient take alendronate?

First thing in the morning with a full glass of water, then stay upright for at least 30 minutes.

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Infusing vancomycin too fast can cause what?

Red man syndrome, flushing and a rash on the face, neck and chest.

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Metformin is usually held before which test?

Imaging with iodinated contrast.

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Grapefruit juice raises the levels of which common drugs?

Some statins, such as simvastatin.

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