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Pharmacology Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Welcome to the Pharmacology Quiz! This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge on various medications, their mechanisms, side effects, and counseling points. Whether you're a student, a healthcare professional, or simply interested in pharmacology, this quiz is for you!

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Phenoxymethylpenicillin counseling points?

Take with vitamin C to enhance absorption

Monitor thyroid function, shield skin from light

Monitor blood count, and liver and kidney functions

Discontinue if hyperkalemia occurs

Insulin mechanism of action?

Binds to pophyrin and globin chains to form hemoglobin

Disrupts cell wall synthesis of bacteria

Disrupts synthesis of DNA in bacteria

Increases glucose uptake by adipose tissue and muscles, and suppresses its release from the liver

Amiodarone contraindications?

Hypovolemia, hypotension, increased intercranial pressure

Hypotension, bradycardia

Thyroid dysfunction, iodine sensitivity

Diabetes

Alendronic acid mechanism of action?

Inhibits cell wall synthesis of bacteria

Inhibits osteoclastic bone resorption

Potent coronary vasodilator

Selective blockade of alpha 1 adrenoceptor

Finasteride indications?

Erectile dysfunction

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypertension

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, alopecia in men

Finasteride side effects?

Breast tenderness, GI discomfort

Sexual dysfunction

Dizziness, headache, flushing

Tooth discoloration, constipation, nausea, vomiting

Tamsulosin interactions?

N-DHP CCB increase exposure of tamsulosin

Tamsulosin affects anticoagulant effect of warfarin

May increase serum potassium levels with spironolactone

May increase risk of rhabdomyolysis with simvastatin

Repaglinide contraindication?

Thyroid dysfunction, iodine sensitivity

Ketoacidosis

Existing pregnancy, uterine or breast cancer

Active GI bleeding or ulceration

Carbimazole class?

5 alpha reductase inhibitor

Alpha 1 adrenoceptor blocker

Antithyroid sulfur containing imidazole

Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor

Levothyroxine counseling points?

Works best within 30min-4hr, best on an empty stomach, don’t take after a fatty meal

Take 30-60min before breakfast, no iron or calcium carbonate within 4hrs of administeratiom

Remain standing or sitting upright 30min after administeratiom

May take up to 48 hours to get the desired effect

Trimethoprim counseling points?

Patients should be told how to recognize signs of bleeding disorders, and seek medical attention immediately if fever, sore throat, rash, mouth ulcers, bruising, or bleeding develops

Monitor blood count as well as liver and kidney function

Patients should be instructed on how to avoid hypoglycemia

Prolonged and excessive use may lead to fluid and electrolyte imbalance as well as dehydration

Phenoxymethylpenicillin side effects?

Breast tenderness, GI discomfort

Coagulation disorders

Diarrhea, electrolyte imbalance, flatulence, nausea, vomiting

GI bleeding and ulceration

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