Exam (elaborations)
High Yield Drugs COMLEX I Questions With Complete Solutions
- Course
- Institution
High Yield Drugs COMLEX I Questions With Complete Solutions
[Show more]
Content preview
High Yield Drugs COMLEX I QuestionsWith Complete Solutions
1) What drugs can cause digitalis toxicity if they are used
together Correct Answers a. Amiodarone + Verapamil +
Quinidine
b. Digitalis toxicity symptoms in acute setting= GI symptoms-
anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
c. Digitalis toxicity symptoms in chronic setting= neurological
symptoms like weakness and blindness
2) What is the DOC for nightmares in PTSD Correct Answers
a. Prazosin
b. Prazosin is an -blocker most commonly used to manage BPH
and used in the treatment of nightmares caused by PTSD
3) What are the stimulant drugs used to treat ADHD Correct
Answers a. Methylphenidate + Amphetamines
b. Both have PH in the names
4) What drugs are safe to use in mothers with HTN Correct
Answers a. Hydralazine, Methyldopa, Labetalol, Nifedipine
b. "Hypertensive Moms Love Nifedipine"
5) What vaccine should patients who take Eculizumab receive
Correct Answers a. Vaccine against Neisseria meningitidis
b. Eculizumab is an anti-body against C5 and prevents it from
cleaving C5 into C5a + C5b
c. W/o formation of C5a + C5b cannot form MAC complex "No
MAC, cannot attack"
, d. Note: patients who have terminal complement deficiency
should also receive vaccine for N. meningitidis
6) What is Eculizumab used to treat Correct Answers a.
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
7) What is the drug of choice for leishmaniasis Correct Answers
a. Na+ Stibogluconate or Amphotericin B
b. Transmitted by sand flies
8) How do you treat -blocker overdose Correct Answers a.
Secure airway, provide IV fluid, give atropine (1st line) if
treatment refractory to atropine and still see hypotension, give
Glucagon (2nd line)
b. Symptoms of -blocker OD: bradycardia, hypotension,
wheezing, hypoglycemia, delirium, seizures, and cardiogenic
shock
9) What is the DOC for prophylaxis against Leptospirosis
Correct Answers a. Doxycycline
10) What diuretic can worsen or cause gout Correct Answers a.
Thiazides
11) What is the DOC for severe hypertriglyceridemia Correct
Answers a. Fibrates
12) What antiretroviral is recommended for neonates born to
HIV+ mothers Correct Answers a. AZT
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Classroom. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
75619 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now