Safe Prescribing — Flashcards

What is the mechanism of digoxin? _____

cyproheptadine is a _____

Hint: Drug class

The management of severe/refractory serotonin syndrome involves _____

The initial management of suspected serotonin syndrome involves _____ and supportive care (IV fluids)

Management of hypokalaemia/hypomagnesaemia in digoxin toxicity should be with _____ and intravenous Mg2+

Patients with suspected serotonin syndrome may be given _____ if they have taken the causative drug within the past 1-2 hours

Administration of _____ serotonergic drugs simultaneously may result in serotonin syndrome

The management of agitation & neuromuscular excitability in serotonin syndrome involves _____

Serotonin syndrome may present with diaphoresis, mydriasis, hypertension & tachycardia due to _____

_____ can be taken in suspected digoxin toxicity if it was taken within the last 1-2 hours