For Exercises 1–10, interpret the medical abbreviations in each order. (LO 9.1) 1. Ambien® (zolpidem tartrate) 10 mg po immediately before bedtime, prn insomnia 2. Sectral® (acebutolol hydrochloride) 400 mg po daily 3. Astelin (azelastine hydrochloride) sprays ii each nostril BID 4. Bextra® (valdecoxib) 10 mg po daily 5. Wellbutrin XL® (bupropion hydrochloride extended-release) 300 mg po daily 6. Xigris® (drotrecogin alfa (activated)) 24 mcg/kg/hr IV for 96 hours 7. Zantac® Syrup (ranitidine hydrochloride) 150 mg/10 mL, tsp ii po BID 8. Serevent® Diskus® (salmeterol xinafoate) Inhalation Powder 50 mcg inhalation i p 9. Glucotrol® (glipizide) 5 mg tabi po daily ā breakfast 10. Lamisil® (terbinafine hydrochloride) 250 mg tab i po daily for 6 weeks

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