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Prescribe medicine in the form of dry vials for parenteral administration.

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Benzylpenicillin fl. sicc

Intramuscular, intravenous. Only freshly prepared solutions should be used.

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Prescribe an antibacterial that achieves therapeutic concentrations in the urine.

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Ciprofloxacin film tab

Ciprofloxacin is widely distributed throughout the body, achieving high concentrations in the kidney and the urine. Approximately 50% of an orally administered dose is excreted as unchanged drug in the urine.

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Prescribe a drug that prevents Angiotensin-converting Enzyme.

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Enalapril tab

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Prescribe medication for diabetic ketoacidosis.

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Insulin Actrapid fl. intraveneously

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Prescribe an antispasmodic for renal colic.

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Butylscopolamine film tab

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Prescribe an opioid analgesic antagonist.

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Naloxone amp

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Prescribe medication in the form of eye drops.

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Pilocarpine collyr

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Prescribe a drug with a hormonal activity that cannot be administered orally.

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testosterone amp/ oxytocin amp

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Prescribe a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.

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Fluoxetine caps 20mg

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Prescribe an antibiotic to treat urinary tract infections.

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Ciprofloxacin film tab

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Prescribe a drug suitable only for ventricular arrhythmias.

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Lidocaine amp

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Prescribe an antihypertensive drug in which abrupt cessation of therapy may lead to a rebound effect.

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Clonidine tab

Sudden discontinuation of systemically administered clonidine may precipitate a withdrawal syndrome consisting of headache, apprehension, tremors, abdominal pain, sweating, and tachycardia, [12]accompanied or followed by a rapid rise in blood pressure.

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Prescribe a drug in the form of a solution in vials for parenteral administration.

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Dobutamine

Dobutamine is a medication used in the treatment of cardiogenic shock (as a result of inadequate tissue perfusion) and severe heart failure

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Prescribe a beta-lactam antibiotic that is not given orally.

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Benzylpenicillin

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Prescribe a drug blocker of H1 receptors.

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Loratadine

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Prescribe medication for arthritis.

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NSAIDs - osteoarthritis

DMARDs - RA (methotrexate,)

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Prescribe medication for hypertensive crisis.

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Furosemide

Hypertensive urgency is usually managed with a combination of oral fast-acting agents such as loop diuretics (bumetanide, furosemide), beta-blockers (propranolol, metoprolol, nadolol), ACE inhibitors (benazepril, captopril, enalapril), calcium channel blockers (amlodipine, verapamil)

The drugs of choice in treating patients with a hypertensive crisis and eclampsia or pre-eclampsia are hydralazine, labetalol, and nicardipine (5,6). Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers, direct renin inhibitors, and sodium nitroprusside are contraindicated in treating these patients.

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Prescribe an antidote for heparin.

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Protamine sulfate

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Prescribe medicine in the form of a syrup.

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Ibuprofen

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Prescribe a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.

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Aspirin

Diclofenac

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Prescribe a cardio-selective beta-blocker.

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Metoprolol

tenolol, betaxolol, bisoprolol, esmolol, acebutolol, metoprolol, and nebivolol

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Prescribe a medication for insomnia.

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Midazolam

What is the drug of choice for insomnia?
Benzodiazepines that have been approved by the FDA for treating chronic insomnia include estazolam, flurazepam (Dalmane), temazepam (Restoril), quazepam (Doral), and triazolam (Halcion). Rapidly acting drugs with shorter half-lives (i.e., estazolam, triazolam, and temazepam) are preferred.

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Prescribe an enzyme inducer drug.

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Rifampicin caps.300mg

Examples of enzyme inducers include aminoglutethimide, barbiturates, carbamazepine, glutethimide, griseofulvin, phenytoin, primidone, rifabutin, rifampin, and troglitazone. Some drugs, such as ritonavir, may act as either an enzyme inhibitor or an enzyme inducer, depending on the situation.

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Prescribe an antidote for methyl alcohol poisoning.

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Ethanol amp.

Methyl alcohol (CH3OH) is a colorless liquid with a strong odor. It is a poisonous substance that can be absorbed through the eyes, skin, lungs, and digestive system. … Methyl alcohol is used in many industries. It is used in solvents, deicers, and the manufacturing of plastics, polyesters, and other chemicals.

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Prescribe an antianginal drug with a pronounced first-pass metabolism.
Nitroglycerin tab. sublingual
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Prescribe a drug that potentiates GABA-ergic neurotransmitters.
Diazepam tab.
27
Prescribe medication for an asthma attack.
Salbutamol aer. 100 mcg / 200 doses
28
Prescribe a local anesthetic.
Lidocaine amp. 20mg
29
Prescribe an antidote for intoxication with iron-containing drugs.
deferoxamine amp sicc.
30
Prescribe a medication in the form of an inhaled aerosol.
Salbutamol aer
31
Prescribe an antiarrhythmic drug with a very long plasma half-life and a tendency to accumulate.
Amiodarone tab.
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Prescribe an inhibitor of the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase.
Simvastatin film. tab.
33
Prescribe a medication to control seizures.
Diazepam
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Prescribe an anticoagulant that is taken orally.
Acenocoumarol
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Prescribe medication for atropine intoxication.
Pilocarpine
36
Prescribe a medication in the form of ampoules for parenteral admininstration.
adrenaline amp / atropine amp.
37
Prescribe a long-acting calcium antagonist.
Amlodipine tab
38
Prescribe medication for schizophrenia.
Clozapine / haloperidol tab
39
Prescribe an antithrombin III activator.
Heparin
40
Prescribe medication for hyperthyroidism.
Thiamazole tab.
41
Prescribe an antidote used in the form of a gel.
Miconazole gel (oral)
42
Prescribe an antibiotic that is not absorbed by the GIT.
Benzylpenicillin Benzylpenicillin is inactivated by gastric acid and absorption from the gastro-intestinal tract is low; therefore it must be given by injection Aminoglycosides, such as neomycin, are generally not absorbed well when given orally.
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Prescribe an antidote used in acute paracetamol poisoning.
Acetylcysteine amp.
44
Prescribe a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Diclofenac tab.ret.
45
Prescribe a medication for insomnia that causes the closest to physiological sleep.
Midozolam film tab
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Prescribe a medicine used in heart failure, which in case of overdose causes nausea, visual disturbances and arrhythmias.
Digoxin tab
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Prescribe a drug in the form of capsules for oral use.
Rivastigmine caps.
48
Prescribe a drug that is not administered orally due to intensive first-pass metabolism.
Nitroglycerin tab.sub.
49
Prescribe an agonist drug to GABA-A receptors.
Gabapentin tab.
50
Prescribe a vasodilating beta-blocker.
Carvedilol tab.
51
Prescribe medication for gastro-oesophageal reflux.
metoclopramide tab.
52
Prescribe an analgesic-antipyretic, which in toxic doses causes severe liver damage.
Paracetamol tab.
53
Prescribe a medicine in the form of a cream for dermal use.
Aciclovir cream 5%
54
Prescribe a cephalosporin that crosses the BBB.
Ceftriaxone fl. sicc. / Cefepime fl. sicc.
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Prescribe a bronchodilator for inhalaltion.
Salbutamol aer. / Salmeterol aer.
56
Prescribe medication for postoperative intestinal paresis.
Galantamine amp.
57
Prescribe a diuretic for pulmonary edema.
Furosemide amp.
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Prescribe a H1 blocker leading to sedation.
Chlorpyramine film. tab.
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Prescribe a medicine in teh form of a gel for dermal application.
Dimethindene gel.
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Prescribe a cytochrome P-450 inducer.
Rifampicin caps.
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Prescribe a drug that blocks AT1 receptors.
Irbesartan film.tab.
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Prescribe a medicine for type 2 diabetes.
Vildagliptin tab. / metformin film tab.
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Prescribe a penicillin antibiotic that is not resistant to beta-lactamases.
Amoxicillin film tab
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Prescribe a calcium antagonist with anti-arrhythmic effect.
Verapamil tab.
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Prescribe medicine in the form of capsules.
Rifampicin caps.
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Prescribe an anticoagulant that does not cross the placenta.
Heparin fl.
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Prescribe a nitric-oxide releasing medicine.
Nevibolol tab.
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Prescribe a medicine for insomnia.
Midazolam film. tab/ Zolpidem film tab.
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Prescribe medicine for anaerobic infection.
Metronidazole
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Prescribe an antihypertensive drug that is contraindicated in bronchial asthma.
Propranolol tab. / Enalapril tab.
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Dispense a vial of solution for injection.
Insulin Actrapid fl. (sol.inj)
72
Prescribe an anti-arrhythmic drug with a pronounced first-pass metabolism.
Lidocaine amp.
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Prescribe M-cholinolytic.
Butylscopolamine film tab.
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Prescribe an antibiotic that inhibits the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall.
Cefalexin
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Prescribe medication for anxiety disorders.
Flupentixol film. tab.
76
Prescribe an antidote for iron salt poisoning.
Defuroxamine amp sicc.
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Prescribe a medicine in the form of eye drops.
Pilocarpine cyclopentolate
78
Prescribe an injectable anticoagulant.
Heparin
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Prescribe a bacteriostatic antibiotic that binds to the 50S subunit of the bacterial ribosomes.
Chloramphenicol caps.
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Prescribe medication for hypothyroidism.
Levothyroxine tab.
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Prescribe medicine for topical application for allergic rash.
Chlorpyramine cream.
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Prescribe an antagonist of coumarin anticoagulants.
Phytomenadione (vit k)
83
Prescribe medication in the form of film coated tablets.
Metronidazole film tab.
84
Prescribe an antagonist of vitamin K-dependent coagulation factors.
Acenocoumarol tab.
85
Prescribe an analgesic for pain of malignant origin.
Morphine sulfate tab.
86
Prescribe an anti-TB medication
Rifampicin tabs.
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Prescribe an H1 blocker leading to sedation.
Clemastine tab.
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Prescribe medicine in the form of ordinary tablets.
Clonidine tab.
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Prescribe an anti-arrhythmic drug that is only used intravenously.
Lidocaine amp.
90
Prescribe a bacteriostatic antibiotic that binds to the 30S subunit of bacterial ribosomes.
Tetracycline caps.
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Prescribe a nootropic drug.
Piracetem
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Prescribe medication for allergic dermatitis.
Dimentindene gel
93
Prescribe a diuretic leading to hypokalaemia.
Hydrochlorothiazide
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Prescribe insulin that is administered intravenously.
Insulin Actrapid fl.
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Prescribe medication for osteoarthritis.
Ibuprofen.
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Prescribe a calcium antagonist that causes reflex tachycardia.
Nifedipine tab.
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Prescribe a benzodiazepine antagonist.
Flumazenil amp.
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Prescribe a bacterial gyrase inhibitor (topoisomerase)
Levofloxacine film. tab.
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Prescribe a medicine to reduce fever in a pregnant woman.
Ibuprofen film tab.
100
Prescribe an antiemetic in a patient on cytostatic therapy.
Tropisetron caps.
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Prescribe a penicillin antibiotic for oral use.
Amoxicillin film. tab
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Prescribe an antianginal drug that reduces myocardial contractility.
Metoprolol tab.
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Prescribe medication for depression.
Fluoxetine caps.
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Prescribe a drug that inhibits the secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
Famotidine film tab.
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Prescribe a medicine in the form of a demal ointment.
Chlorpyramine ung.
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Prescribe an anticoagulant that is used only orally.
Acenocoumarol tab.
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Prescribe an opioid receptor agonist.
Fentanyl TTS.
108
Prescribe medicine for vaginal mycosis.
Nystatin cream vag.
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Prescribe an anti-diabetic medicine that reduces insulin resistance.
Metformine film tab.
110
Prescribe an antidote for organophosphorous poisoning.
Obidoxime amp.
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Prescribe a cytochrome P-450 enzyme inhibitor.
Ritonavir caps.
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Prescribe an uterokinetic drug.
Oxytocin amp.
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Prescribe medication for anaphylactic shock.
Epinephrine spr. amp.
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Prescribe mediaction for anxiety disorder.
Flupentixol film. tab.
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Prescribe a drug that may worsen or cause a stomach ulcer.
Ibuprofen film tab.
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Prescribe drugs in the form of eye drops.
Pilocarpine.
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Prescribe a medicine that reduces the load on the heart.
Amlodipine tab.
118
Prescribe medication for schizophrenia.
Haloperidol film tab.
119
Prescribe an antidote for an overdose of opioid analgesics.
Naloxone amp.
120
Prescribe a drug in the form of a transdermal therapeutic system (TTS)
Fentanyl TTS
121
Prescribe a long-acting organic nitrate.
Isosorbide dinitrate.
122
Prescribe a platelet antiplatelet
Clopidogrel film. tab.
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Prescribe medication for superficial mycosis.
Miconazole gel.
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Prescribe a serotonergic drug for a migraine attack.
Sumatriptan tab.
125
Prescribe an antidote for organo-phosphorous pesticide poisoning.
Obidoxime

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