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What is the first-line medication and its route for managing Status Epilepticus?
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Lorazepam IV.
Which pain management drug is known to cause drowsiness?
Fentanyl.
What is the drug of choice for AFib with RVR and what are its primary actions?
Cardizem (Diltiazem) is the drug of choice for AFib with RVR. It slows the heart rate and can convert the rhythm back to sinus.
What toxic blood level is concerning for Phenytoin?
A level greater than 20.
What side effect is associated with Digoxin?
Bradycardia.
How should Atropine be used in patients with bradycardia?
Atropine is used for symptomatic bradycardia. It should not be administered to a patient whose heart rate is being controlled by Cardizem.
What condition is characterized by a seizure lasting more than 8 minutes?
Status Epilepticus.
What is a key patient education point for someone being discharged with Furosemide?
Do not take the medication in the evening, report increased fatigue or weight gain, and consider a potassium supplement. Continue taking the medication even if swelling improves, but there is no need for weekly blood draws for Furosemide levels.
What is an adverse effect of Methylprednisolone?
Hyperglycemia.
What adverse effect is commonly associated with Albuterol?
Tachycardia.
What common side effect should be watched for in patients taking Sertraline?
Xerostomia (Dry Mouth).
Which drug is used to treat bipolar disorder and may cause paresthesia as a side effect?
Lithium.
When managing a patient with AFib on a continuous Cardizem IV drip, what should you do if the patient is no longer in RVR?
You should titrate the Cardizem drip down.
Which drug is most likely to cause Red Man Syndrome?
Vancomycin.
Which medication's toxicity is indicated by a blood level greater than 2?
Lithium and Digoxin.
What severe adverse effect is related to the use of Adenosine?
Asystole.
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