Pharmaceutical Incompatibilities Quiz
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What is the term 'incompatibility' applied to in pharmaceuticals?

  • Problems arising only during the compounding of pharmaceuticals
  • Problems arising only during the administration of pharmaceuticals
  • Problems arising during the compounding or administration due to physical, chemical, or therapeutic properties (correct)
  • Problems arising due to the therapeutic properties of pharmaceuticals

    • What are the two types of therapeutic incompatibilities?

  • Physical and chemical
  • Positive and negative
  • Intentional and unintentional (correct)
  • Direct and indirect

    • What are physical incompatibilities in pharmaceuticals?

  • Issues arising from the physical properties of the drugs during compounding
  • Intentional and unintentional problems related to the physical properties of the drugs (correct)
  • Problems related to the physical properties of the drugs that only occur during administration
  • Problems resulting from direct contact with physical contaminants

    • What is an example of intentional therapeutic incompatibility?

    <p>Prescribing a drug with desirable effects along with drugs that oppose undesirable effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using atropine when prescribing morphine as an analgesic?

    <p>To prevent an excessive depressant effect of morphine on the respiratory center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do chemical incompatibilities in pharmaceuticals refer to?

    <p>Intentional and unintentional problems related to the chemical properties of the drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for therapeutic incompatibility due to dosage error?

    <p>The dispensing of an overdose of a medication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of intentional therapeutic incompatibility?

    <p>Using mild laxative antacids to counteract constipating action of astringent antacids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common reason for unintentional therapeutic incompatibilities?

    <p>Dosage Error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In therapeutic incompatibilities, what occurs when the prescribed drugs have antagonistic medicinal effects?

    <p>Unintentional therapeutic incompatibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a pharmacist consider when evaluating a prescription order to avoid unintentional therapeutic incompatibility due to dosage error?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of drugs are used in intentional therapeutic incompatibilities to overcome certain effects?

    <p>Central nervous stimulants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main concern with unintentional therapeutic incompatibilities due to additive and synergistic combinations?

    <p>$Pharmacological interactions$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can unintentional therapeutic incompatibilities be avoided?

    <p>By carefully evaluating potential pharmacological interactions between drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of intentional therapeutic incompatibility used for acetaminophen poisoning?

    <p>$Acetylcysteine for acetaminophen poisoning$</p> Signup and view all the answers

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