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Which medication is used for prolonged paralyzation in scenarios such as extended surgery or ICU?
Which medication is used for prolonged paralyzation in scenarios such as extended surgery or ICU?
- Vecuronium (correct)
- Clonazepam
- Diazepam
- Epinephrine
Which medication's actions include sedation, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant effects?
Which medication's actions include sedation, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant effects?
- Alprazolam
- Midazolam
- Diazepam (correct)
- Vecuronium
Which substance can cause ischemia if used on fingers, toes, penis, or nose?
Which substance can cause ischemia if used on fingers, toes, penis, or nose?
- Diazepam
- Epinephrine (correct)
- Vecuronium
- Clonazepam
Which medication has the potential to cause hepatic necrosis with chronic overuse or acute hepatotoxicity with overdose?
Which medication has the potential to cause hepatic necrosis with chronic overuse or acute hepatotoxicity with overdose?
What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen?
What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen?
Which medication is an excellent choice for acute inflammatory pain but has a risk of renal failure, PUD/GI bleed, and increased risk of heart attack?
Which medication is an excellent choice for acute inflammatory pain but has a risk of renal failure, PUD/GI bleed, and increased risk of heart attack?
Which medication works by blocking peripheral pain impulses and inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis?
Which medication works by blocking peripheral pain impulses and inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis?
Which medication is a local anesthetic that can be used with or without epinephrine to cause vasoconstriction and prolong its action?
Which medication is a local anesthetic that can be used with or without epinephrine to cause vasoconstriction and prolong its action?
Which medication originates from the poppy plant and acts as an agonist by binding to the receptor in the brain to reduce pain sensation?
Which medication originates from the poppy plant and acts as an agonist by binding to the receptor in the brain to reduce pain sensation?
Which medication is an antidote for hepatotoxicity from acetaminophen and works by blocking peripheral pain impulses and reducing fever by working on the hypothalamus?
Which medication is an antidote for hepatotoxicity from acetaminophen and works by blocking peripheral pain impulses and reducing fever by working on the hypothalamus?
Which medication has a black box warning for cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risks?
Which medication has a black box warning for cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risks?
What is the maximum daily dose of ibuprofen for short-term use?
What is the maximum daily dose of ibuprofen for short-term use?
What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for 24 hours?
What is the maximum daily dose of acetaminophen for 24 hours?
Which medication is a local anesthetic that can cause vasoconstriction when used with epinephrine?
Which medication is a local anesthetic that can cause vasoconstriction when used with epinephrine?
Which medication is an opioid that originates from the poppy plant and acts as an agonist by binding to the receptor in the brain to reduce pain sensation?
Which medication is an opioid that originates from the poppy plant and acts as an agonist by binding to the receptor in the brain to reduce pain sensation?
Which medication is an antidote for hepatotoxicity from acetaminophen?
Which medication is an antidote for hepatotoxicity from acetaminophen?
Which medication works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and has no anti-inflammatory effect?
Which medication works by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis and has no anti-inflammatory effect?
Which medication has a black box warning for cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risks?
Which medication has a black box warning for cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risks?
Which medication has the potential to cause hepatic necrosis with chronic overuse or acute hepatotoxicity with overdose?
Which medication has the potential to cause hepatic necrosis with chronic overuse or acute hepatotoxicity with overdose?
Which medication is indicated for short-term use only and has a risk of renal failure, PUD/GI bleed, and increased risk of heart attack?
Which medication is indicated for short-term use only and has a risk of renal failure, PUD/GI bleed, and increased risk of heart attack?
Which medication has an onset of action that is immediate and a duration of action of 60-90 minutes?
Which medication has an onset of action that is immediate and a duration of action of 60-90 minutes?
Which medication's use requires sedation to prevent patients from feeling everything and being unable to move a muscle?
Which medication's use requires sedation to prevent patients from feeling everything and being unable to move a muscle?
Which medication is a longer-acting sedative hypnotic and includes Midazolam (Versed) and Alprazolam (Xanax) as short-acting options?
Which medication is a longer-acting sedative hypnotic and includes Midazolam (Versed) and Alprazolam (Xanax) as short-acting options?
Which medication's actions include anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant effects?
Which medication's actions include anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant effects?
Which substance can cause ischemia if used on fingers, toes, penis, or nose?
Which substance can cause ischemia if used on fingers, toes, penis, or nose?
Which medication is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking drug used for prolonged paralyzation?
Which medication is a non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking drug used for prolonged paralyzation?
Which medication is known for its interactions with grapefruit juice, antifungals, verapamil, diltiazem, protease inhibitors, and macrolides?
Which medication is known for its interactions with grapefruit juice, antifungals, verapamil, diltiazem, protease inhibitors, and macrolides?
Which medication should be used with caution in combination with other CNS depressants due to additive effects?
Which medication should be used with caution in combination with other CNS depressants due to additive effects?
Which medication is a sedative hypnotic with the longest duration of action?
Which medication is a sedative hypnotic with the longest duration of action?
Which medication is a benzodiazepine that includes Midazolam (Versed) and Alprazolam (Xanax) as short-acting options?
Which medication is a benzodiazepine that includes Midazolam (Versed) and Alprazolam (Xanax) as short-acting options?
Which medication is used for prolonged paralyzation and requires the patient to have a secure airway and be mechanically ventilated?
Which medication is used for prolonged paralyzation and requires the patient to have a secure airway and be mechanically ventilated?
