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1346. Captopril and alpha-adrenergic blockers decrease insulin resistance.

1347. Acarbose inhibits alpha-glucosidase and decreases glucose levels.

1348. The most effective medications in GERD are proton pump inhibitors. 

1349. Ciprofloxacin is contraindicated in pregnancy. 

1350. Sulfa drugs increase INR.

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1341. Chloasma pigmentation is treated with hydroquinone. 

1342. Dimenhydramine can be taken before the trip by 30 minutes before.

1343. Plan-B side effect is breast tenderness. 

1344. Otitis media can be treated with ceftriaxone IM.

1345. Haemoglobin A1C is monitored every three months.

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1336. Cisplatin is nephrotoxic and causes hearing loss. 

1337. Pinpoint pupil and respiratory depression are caused by narcotic analgesics.

1338. A pregnant woman with a UTI can take amoxicillin.

1339. A patient with renal failure can not take NSAIDS, just acetaminophen.

1340. Mirtazepine causes lower rates of sexual dysfunction.