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Simple absence is defined as very brief clouding of
250cc x 0.125gm/100cc = 0.312gm KMNO4 the sensorium or loss of consciousness
accompanied by certain generalized epileptic
Similarly, amounts of potassium permanganate discharges without other detectable clinical signs.
present in a 2.5%, 500cc KMNO4 solution: Complex absence is the term used when other signs
are also present.
ML Grams of KMNO 4
100cc solution contain 2.5grams 40.(a). The temperature of a pharmacy refrigerator
500cc solution will contain ? should be checked daily.

500cc x 2.5gm/100 = 12.5grams. 41.(b). A patient with hypersensitivity to penicillin
may develop an allergic reaction to the
A total KMNO 4 in 750cc solution (500cc + 250cc): cephalosporin group of antibiotics. Cephalexin
belongs to the cephalosporin group of antibiotics;
= 12.5gm + 0.312gm therefore, the correct choice should be “b”.
= 12.81gm
= 12812mg (1gram = 1000mg) 42.(b). The quantity of folic acid should be limited
to 0.4mg in over-the-counter folic acid products.
Therefore, one can say that 12812 milligrams of The use of folic acid is severely contraindicated in a
KMNO 4 are present in 750cc of solution. patient suffering from pernicious anemia. It is the
principal reason to limit its quantity to 0.4mg in an
Therefore, the concentration of KMNO 4 in the final OTC product.
solution should be:
43.(b). The generic name for Tygacil is Tigecycline. It
= 12,812mg/750cc is a tetracycline derivative (a glycylcycline) for
= 17.08mg per ml of solution. intravenous infusion. Each Tygacil vial contains 50
mg of Tigecycline lyophilized powder for an
38.(a). Novolin N solution is available as 10 units/cc, intravenous infusion. It is indicated for the
10cc. Therefore, the total units of the drug in 10cc treatment of bacterial infections.
should be 100 units. A patient is using a total of 50
units of the drug per day; therefore, a vial of 44.(c). Claritin (Loratadine), Clarinex (Desloratadine)
Novolin N is only going to last for 2 days. The and Zyrtec (Cetirizine) are non-sedative
correct choice should be “refill the drug.” antihistamines. They produce less or no sedation
compared to traditionally available antihistamines.
39.(b). The prescription for Depakene can be filled
by selecting Valproic acid. They are more preferable over other antihistamines
to use in a daytime to avoid drowsiness and
It is indicated as monotherapy and adjunctive dizziness. Brompheniramine, Chlorpheniramine and
therapy in the treatment of patients with complex Diphenhydramine are classified as sedative
partial seizures that occur either in isolation or in antihistamines since they produce significant
association with other types of seizures. amount of sedation and drowsiness.

It is also indicated for use as sole and adjunctive 45.(b). Nasal decongestants such as
therapy in the treatment of simple and complex pseudoephedrine and phenylpropanolamine have a
absence seizures, and adjunctively in patients with tendency to extravagate hypertension. Therefore, a
multiple seizure types which include absence pharmacy technician should recommend the
seizures. patient to seek counseling from a pharmacist before
buying Sudafed syrup.

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