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Which class of antidepressants is preferred over others due to less adverse effects?
Which class of antidepressants is preferred over others due to less adverse effects?
Which antidepressant class inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine?
Which antidepressant class inhibits the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine?
Which antidepressant class has adverse effects including orthostatic hypotension, dysrhythmias, sedation, weight gain, and anticholinergic effects?
Which antidepressant class has adverse effects including orthostatic hypotension, dysrhythmias, sedation, weight gain, and anticholinergic effects?
Which antidepressant class is contraindicated with medications containing tyramine?
Which antidepressant class is contraindicated with medications containing tyramine?
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Which atypical antipsychotic drug has a black box warning for increased risk of death in older patients with dementia?
Which atypical antipsychotic drug has a black box warning for increased risk of death in older patients with dementia?
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Which adverse effect is common to both typical and atypical antipsychotic drugs?
Which adverse effect is common to both typical and atypical antipsychotic drugs?
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Which class of drugs should be used cautiously in patients with impaired liver or renal function?
Which class of drugs should be used cautiously in patients with impaired liver or renal function?
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Which antidepressant class should be monitored for suicide risk and cardiac problems for up to 5 days?
Which antidepressant class should be monitored for suicide risk and cardiac problems for up to 5 days?
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Which class of drugs is primarily used for major depressive disorder?
Which class of drugs is primarily used for major depressive disorder?
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Which class of antidepressants has an action of inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin to increase the amount that circulates in the brain?
Which class of antidepressants has an action of inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin to increase the amount that circulates in the brain?
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What is the therapeutic level range for lithium?
What is the therapeutic level range for lithium?
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What are the early signs of lithium toxicity?
What are the early signs of lithium toxicity?
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What is the primary action of CNS stimulants like methylphenidate (Ritalin) in treating ADHD?
What is the primary action of CNS stimulants like methylphenidate (Ritalin) in treating ADHD?
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What are the modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD)?
What are the modifiable risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD)?
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What is the primary action of nitroglycerin on vessel smooth muscle?
What is the primary action of nitroglycerin on vessel smooth muscle?
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What is the maximum number of sublingual doses of nitroglycerin that can be given for acute angina?
What is the maximum number of sublingual doses of nitroglycerin that can be given for acute angina?
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What is the primary route of administration for nitroglycerin in chronic angina?
What is the primary route of administration for nitroglycerin in chronic angina?
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What is a contraindication for the use of nitroglycerin?
What is a contraindication for the use of nitroglycerin?
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What is the primary adverse effect of methylphenidate (Ritalin) in children?
What is the primary adverse effect of methylphenidate (Ritalin) in children?
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What is the primary route of administration for nitroglycerin in acute angina?
What is the primary route of administration for nitroglycerin in acute angina?
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What is the mechanism of action of dobutamine?
What is the mechanism of action of dobutamine?
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What are the adverse effects of norepinephrine (Levophed)?
What are the adverse effects of norepinephrine (Levophed)?
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What is the goal of pharmacologic therapy for hypovolemic shock?
What is the goal of pharmacologic therapy for hypovolemic shock?
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What are the common adverse effects of calcium channel blockers?
What are the common adverse effects of calcium channel blockers?
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When is low dose dopamine indicated?
When is low dose dopamine indicated?
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What is the mechanism of action of phentolamine as an agent for extravasation?
What is the mechanism of action of phentolamine as an agent for extravasation?
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What are the symptoms of unstable angina?
What are the symptoms of unstable angina?
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What is the mechanism of action of PDE-5 inhibitors?
What is the mechanism of action of PDE-5 inhibitors?
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What is the action of dopamine in treating hypotension and shock?
What is the action of dopamine in treating hypotension and shock?
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What is the patient education regarding the use of sublingual medication?
What is the patient education regarding the use of sublingual medication?
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