15 Questions
What is the term 'incompatibility' applied to in pharmaceuticals?
Problems arising during the compounding or administration due to physical, chemical, or therapeutic properties
What are the two types of therapeutic incompatibilities?
Intentional and unintentional
What are physical incompatibilities in pharmaceuticals?
Intentional and unintentional problems related to the physical properties of the drugs
What is an example of intentional therapeutic incompatibility?
Prescribing a drug with desirable effects along with drugs that oppose undesirable effects
What is the purpose of using atropine when prescribing morphine as an analgesic?
To prevent an excessive depressant effect of morphine on the respiratory center
What do chemical incompatibilities in pharmaceuticals refer to?
Intentional and unintentional problems related to the chemical properties of the drugs
What is the reason for therapeutic incompatibility due to dosage error?
The dispensing of an overdose of a medication.
What is an example of intentional therapeutic incompatibility?
Using mild laxative antacids to counteract constipating action of astringent antacids.
What is a common reason for unintentional therapeutic incompatibilities?
Dosage Error
In therapeutic incompatibilities, what occurs when the prescribed drugs have antagonistic medicinal effects?
Unintentional therapeutic incompatibility
What should a pharmacist consider when evaluating a prescription order to avoid unintentional therapeutic incompatibility due to dosage error?
All of the above
What type of drugs are used in intentional therapeutic incompatibilities to overcome certain effects?
Central nervous stimulants
What is the main concern with unintentional therapeutic incompatibilities due to additive and synergistic combinations?
$Pharmacological interactions$
How can unintentional therapeutic incompatibilities be avoided?
By carefully evaluating potential pharmacological interactions between drugs
What is an example of intentional therapeutic incompatibility used for acetaminophen poisoning?
$Acetylcysteine for acetaminophen poisoning$
Test your knowledge of pharmaceutical incompatibilities with this quiz. Learn about the classes of incompatibilities, including therapeutic, physical, and chemical incompatibilities, and understand the issues that arise during the compounding and administration of pharmaceutical products.
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