Pharmacology Quiz on Arrhythmia and Medications

Rate control drug for arrhythmia

• Calcium channel blockers (CCB) are used to manage arrhythmia
• Beta blockers (BB) are also used to manage arrhythmia
• Digoxin is a medication used to treat various heart conditions including arrhythmia

Precipitation of phenobarbitone

• Phenobarbitone mixed with 50% dextrose can cause precipitation

Preparation of Phenobarbitone

• Water for injection is the preferred diluent for phenobarbitone preparation

Nitrofurantoin and GFR

• High GFR doesn't require alteration of nitrofurantoin dosage
• High GFR means the drug is efficiently metabolized

New Product Marketing

• It is unprofessional for pharmacists to participate in promotional surveys for unclaimed or unapproved products

Dispensing Brand Name Medication

• Both insulin Lispro and simvastatin should be dispensed by brand name when specified in the prescription

Managing Vomiting in Parkinson's Disease

• Domperidone is a suitable antiemetic for patients taking carbidopa and levodopa

Vitamin Interaction with Levodopa

• Vitamin B6 can interfere with the effectiveness of levodopa therapy

Antibiotic Choice for UTI in Penicillin Allergic Patient

• Nitrofurantoin is a suitable antibiotic choice for UTI in patients with penicillin allergy

Oral Thrush and Inhalation Therapy

• Inhaled corticosteroids are a common cause of oral thrush
• Poor inhalation technique can contribute to oral thrush

Best Advice for Oral Thrush with Inhalation Therapy

• Use a spacer during inhalation therapy to minimize the risk of oral thrush

Prevention of Endotoxins in Preparation

• Heat at 80°C is effective in eliminating endotoxins in preparations

Asthma Control and Corticosteroid Inhalation

• Corticosteroid inhalation therapy plays a key role in preventing and controlling asthma

Medication Error Analysis

• Root cause analysis is a crucial aspect of medication error analysis
• System cause, apparent cause, and common cause are also important considerations in medication error analysis

Gentamicin Monitoring

• The normal therapeutic range for gentamicin levels is 2-10 mg/ml
• A level of 2 mg/ml is considered within the normal range

Chemotherapy and Neutrophil Count

• A 30% decrease in neutrophils during chemotherapy with capecitabine requires immediate attention
• Administer G-CSF immediately prior to or within 24-72 hours of the next chemotherapy cycle is the recommended course of action

Prophylaxis with Amlodipine

• Ramipril is a potential prophylactic medication with amlodipine

Cytotoxic Drug Disposal

• Contamination of workers via inhalation and absorption through skin should be prioritized when discarding cytotoxic medications

Phenytoin Crystallization

• Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a common cause of phenytoin crystallization

Precipitation with Phenytoin

• Dextrose can produce precipitates with phenytoin

Capecitabine and Neutrophil Count

• Administer G-CSF immediately prior to or within 24-72 hours of the next chemotherapy cycle is the recommended course of action

Test your knowledge on pharmacological treatments for arrhythmias, including the use of calcium channel blockers and beta blockers. This quiz also covers drug preparation, dosage adjustments, and marketing ethics in pharmacy. Review essential information about medications like phenobarbitone and nitrofurantoin as you prepare for your exams.