Pharmacology Flashcards
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A patient is allergic to sulfa drugs. Which of the following medications should be avoided?
Answer: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole contains a sulfonamide component and must be avoided in patients with sulfa drug allergies.
Which abbreviation indicates a medication should be given 'four times a day'?
Answer: QID
QID stands for 'quater in die,' the Latin term meaning four times a day.
Digoxin has a narrow therapeutic index. This means:
Answer: The difference between therapeutic and toxic doses is small
A narrow therapeutic index means the effective dose and toxic dose are very close, requiring careful monitoring to avoid toxicity.
Which of the following is a common side effect of ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril?
Answer: Dry cough
A persistent dry cough is one of the most common side effects of ACE inhibitors, caused by accumulation of bradykinin.
A medical assistant is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection. Which needle length is most appropriate for an adult deltoid IM injection?
Answer: 1 inch
A 1-inch needle is appropriate for intramuscular injections in the deltoid of an average-sized adult.
The medical assistant should recognize that 'QD' and 'QOD' are on the Joint Commission's 'Do Not Use' list primarily because:
Answer: They can be easily misread, leading to medication errors
QD (daily) can be misread as QID (4 times daily), and QOD (every other day) can be confused with QD or QID, causing dangerous dosing errors.
Which class of medications works by inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and is commonly prescribed for depression?
Answer: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
SSRIs block the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain, increasing serotonin availability and improving mood.