For which of the following conditions was carbamazepine originally indicated?
a. delirium tremors
b. trigeminal neuralgia
c. herpes zoster
d. diabetic neuropathy
b. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is the drug of choice for controlling partial and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. It was originally developed for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, which is a painful inflammation of the trigeminal nerve (5th cranial nerve).
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a. Social Security number b. Updated résumé c. Driver's license and/or photo ID d. Copy of high school diploma
A 67-year-old male patient with a history of coronary artery disease and COPD called 911 for chest discomfort and mild dyspnea. When you are at the patient's side, he states that the pain started when he was cleaning out his garage, but after a period of rest, the pain has resolved. His airway is patent, breathing adequate, radial pulse irregular, and skin warm and dry. He has a past medical history of atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), coronary artery disease, and diabetes, for which he takes insulin. Vital signs are pulse, 68; respirations, 16 breaths/min; blood pressure, 148/88 mmHg; and SpO2, 97% on room air. The patient took 81 mg of aspirin as prescribed this morning on awakening. What should you do first?
A) Administer another aspirin B) Assess breath sounds C) Assist the patient with taking nitroglycerin D) Provide supplemental oxygen
Which of the following statements is true about the use of a pressure metered dose inhaler with a valved holding chamber?
a. This chamber cannot be used with infants. b. Infants can take up to 10 breaths. c. Shake the pressure metered dose inhaler and chamber separately. d. This device is only for adults and children over the age of 12.
The name "bitewing" is descriptive
Indicate whether the statement is true or false