A) Pepcid
B) Reglan
C) Imodium
D) Zantac
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A) Adverse GI effects such as gas and bloating are considerably more common with MiraLAX than other laxatives.
B) Results may not be seen for 2-4 days.
C) MiraLAX may be used safely for up to 6 months in patients with chronic constipation.
D) Mix 1 tablespoon of MiraLAX powder with 4-8 oz of water and drink.
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A) Oral/IV: 20-40 mg 1 to 2 times daily (dose- and frequency-dependent on indication)
B) 17 g of powder (1 capful filled to line) dissolved in 4-8 oz. of water daily; speak to a physician regarding use > 7 days
C) IV infusion: 80 mg bolus, followed by 8 mg/hour for 72 hours; convert to oral form thereafter
D) Hepatic dosage adjustment: In cases of severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C) , maximum dose is 20 mg per day
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A) Maalox may decrease the efficacy of levothyroxine; recommend Tums.
B) Maalox may increase the efficacy of levothyroxine; recommend Tums.
C) Separate Maalox from the dose of levothyroxine by at least two hours.
D) Separate Maalox from the dose of levothyroxine by at least 30 minutes.
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A) Anxiety
B) Nausea/vomiting
C) Peptic ulcer
D) Schizophrenia
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A) Patients should consult their doctors if symptoms persist for longer than 2 weeks.
B) Patients should not take more than 7,000 mg of calcium carbonate daily.
C) Tums may be taken at the same time as ciprofloxacin.
D) Tablets should be chewed before swallowing.
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A) Dicyclomine
B) Metoclopramide
C) Prochlorperazine
D) Simethicone
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A) Aluminum containing compounds may accumulate in patients with renal dysfunction.
B) Contact a physician if prolonged use (greater than 2 weeks) is required.
C) Patients should separate administration of antacids from other medications by 1-2 hours.
D) All of the above.
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A) Bentyl: Dicyclomine
B) Prilosec: Esomeprazole
C) Reglan: Metoclopramide
D) Tagamet: Cimetidine
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A) HalfLytely Bowel Prep Kit
B) MiraLAX
C) MoviPrep
D) All of the above
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A) Blurry vision
B) Diarrhea
C) Dry mouth
D) All of the above
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A) Bisacodyl is frequently used as part of a bowel preparation regimen prior to colonoscopy.
B) Bisacodyl is recommended as a first-line agent for treatment of constipation in the elderly.
C) Bisacodyl is recommended for chronic use in patients with persistent constipation.
D) Bisacodyl is better at preventing constipation than treating acute episodes.
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A) Blurry vision
B) Diarrhea
C) Dry mouth
D) All of the above
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A) Injection
B) Oral solution
C) Orally disintegrating tablet
D) Rectal suppository
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A) Clostridium difficile infection
B) Hypomagnesemia
C) Osteoporosis-related bone fracture
D) QT-prolongation
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