Drug Revision Quiz 11

Which of the following SSRIs cannot be taken together with mirtazapine?

• Fluvoxamine

• Fluoxetine

• Escitalopram

• None of the above

Which of the following pair of medications indicates a POSITIVE food-drug interaction?

• Digoxin + Oatmeal

• Amitriptyline + Calcium-rich foods

• Aspirin + Milk

• Orange juice + Iron

What are the doses for men aged 14-18 and 19-50 taking iron supplements respectively?

• 8mg/day; 8mg/day

• 14mg/day; 8mg/day

• 18mg/day; 8mg/day

• 11mg/day; 8mg/day

Which of the following pair of medications indicates a NEGATIVE drug-drug interaction?

• Bromocriptine + Co-careldopa

• Folic Acid + Phenytoin

• Vitamin C effervescence tablets + iron supplements

• Ondansetron + Escitalopram

Which of the following medications are contraindicated in Caffox® with concomitant use?

• Sumatriptan; Ondansetron; Escitalopram

• Lamotrigine; Fluvoxamine; Glucosamine

• Fluvoxamine only

• Folic Acid; Carbamazepine; Alprazolam

The sensitivity to warfarin decreases as we age.

• True

• False

Augmentin decreases the effect of warfarin and increases Vitamin K levels in the body.

• True

• False

Pregnant women require a higher dose of iron than women to maintain haemoglobin levels and amount of red blood cells in the body as they will lose blood at any point of time.

• True

• False

SSRIs should not be taken together with amitriptyline due to more anticholinergic effects and overdose-related fatalities.

• True

• False

Carbamazepine causes swelling over the body when taken with levothyroxine.

• True

• False