Safe Prescribing — Flashcards

Inhibition of _____ enzymes in patients taking serotonergic drugs may cause serotonin syndrome

_____ drugs may be used with senior support AND extreme caution in patients with TCA toxicity if IV hypertonic sodium bicarbonate fails

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

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

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

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

Digoxin level blood test should be performed _____ after administration

How can serotonin syndrome be differentiated from other drug-induced hyperthermias? _____

Administration of _____ serotonergic drugs simultaneously may result in serotonin syndrome

Recreational drugs such as _____ and cocaine may cause serotonin syndrome