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An unidentified peach oblong tablet has 018 imprinted on one side. Using the Drug I.D. tool in Lexicomp Online, identify the drug.
a. abacavir
b. venlafaxine
c. cefprozil
d. fexofenadine
According to information in Lexicomp Online, which condition is apixaban not FDA-approved to treat? (Hint: Non-FDA-approved use is also referred to as off-label use)
a. prevention of recurrent stroke
b. deep vein thrombosis
c. pulmonary embolism
d. nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
You're free! After escaping the net, you travel much more carefully through the remainder of the tunnel, watching out for any other traps. You get to the top of the stairs and are about to step outside when you suddenly feel a sharp pain in your leg. Looking down, you see a snake slithering away. Your ankle has already started to swell, so you fear it was a venomous species of snake. Given the remote location, you won't have time to get to a hospital. Looking across the area you emerged into, you spot your expedition group members nearby. They rush over and you tell them what happened. Luckily while you were escaping from the ruins, the group had located several plants they believed would have medicinal properties, one of which may help counteract the snake venom while you travel to the hospital. To determine the correct plant, solve the below clues using the following resources:
Using the Trissel's IV Compatibility tool in Lexicomp Online, look up the IV compatibility of Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride), lorazepam, and ampicillin sodium. Which pair of drugs is compatible in the Y-site?
a. ampicillin sodium and benadryl
b. benadryl and lorazepam
c. lorazepam and ampicillin sodium
d. none of the drugs are compatible in the Y-site