Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is considered a safe drug, but is toxic to the liver when taken in large quantities. Because it acts so slowly, 7 to 12 hours may pass before the first symptoms begin (no appetite when normally hungry, nausea, and vomiting). The classic example of a very slow poi...
Which class of anti-depressant agents would choose to treat atypical depression which has not responded to other drugs? A- Lithium B- TCA's C- SSRI's D- MAOI's A patient is prescribed sertraline to treat panic disorder. Knowing that sertrali...
Drug interactions of furosemide include aminoglycoside antibiotics,ethacrynic acid, aspirin, lithium, sucralfate, other antihypertensive drugs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), cisplatin, cyclosporine, methotrexate, phenytoin, antibiotics, heart medications, laxatives, and steroids. Should I drin...
What drug class is ferrous sulfate? What is the IUPAC name of C3H3? What is the atomic number of iodine? What type of isomerism does C_4H_8O have? What is tellurium used for? What is the atomic mass of iodine? What is the IUPAC name of urea?
This lesson goes over a drug called apixaban. You'll learn what it is better known as, its general and specific drug class, and a bit about its...
Lithium was introduced into psychiatry half a century ago and remains as a preferred treatment for acute mania and the preferred prophylactic therapy for manic-depressive illness. Despite lithium's standing as one of the most important drugs for neuropsychiatric disorders, the therapeutic mechanisms of...
Certain medicines, such as lithium or NSAIDs An injury to the skin or irritation from a sunburn Smoking or alcohol use Weight gain or obesity Increased stress What are the signs and symptoms of psoriasis? Signs and symptoms depend on the type of psoriasis you have: ...
Thyroid surgery, head or neck radiation therapy, or medicines such as lithium, sedatives, or narcotics Thyroid cancer, a goiter, or a viral infection Low iodine level Down syndrome or Turner syndrome What are the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism?
If lithium is discontinued early enough once the polyuria is noticed, the symptoms can be reversed without any long-term damage. However, if polyuria is present and lithium is not discontinued,irreversible damage to the kidneys can cause permanent polyuria. ...
What is substance-induced psychotic disorder? Which drug used to treat schizophrenia affects both dopamine and serotonin? A. Chlorpromazine B. Lithium C. Benzodiazepine D. Risperidone Which of the following types of drugs are used to reduce hallucinations and delusions? A. Antidepressants B. Anxiolyti...