MACE Medication Assistant Exam Quiz!

Mycobutin is the correct answer because it is the brand name for rifabutin. Rifabutin is an antibiotic medication used to treat tuberculosis and other infections. Neoral, Sandimmune, and Gengraf are brand names for cyclosporine, which is a different medication used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant.

Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is excreted in the urine. This is because riboflavin is a water-soluble vitamin, which means it is not stored in the body and any excess amounts are eliminated through urine. Unlike fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin D, which can be stored in the body's fat tissues, vitamin B2 is not stored and is therefore excreted in the urine.

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None of the above options are the most serious adverse effects associated with Lithium. The most serious adverse effect of Lithium is lithium toxicity, which can occur at therapeutic doses and can lead to symptoms such as confusion, tremors, seizures, and even coma or death if left untreated.

If a patient is diagnosed with cholestyramine being prescribed, the probable diagnosis is biliary obstruction. Cholestyramine is a medication that is commonly used to treat bile acid malabsorption, which is often caused by biliary obstruction. Biliary obstruction occurs when there is a blockage in the bile ducts, preventing the flow of bile from the liver to the small intestine. Cholestyramine helps to relieve symptoms by binding to bile acids in the intestine and promoting their elimination from the body.

The incorrect match in the given options is Miglitol/Glucophage. Miglitol is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and belongs to the class of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors. Glucophage, on the other hand, is the brand name for metformin, which is also used to treat type 2 diabetes but belongs to the class of biguanides. Therefore, the match between Miglitol and Glucophage is incorrect.

Fluconozole would be an acceptable medication to treat a candida infection in a twelve-year-old child. Candida is a type of yeast infection, and fluconozole is an antifungal medication commonly used to treat fungal infections, including candida. Ampicillin, clindamycin, and tobramycin are antibiotics and would not be effective against a fungal infection like candida.

Vecuronium is a neuromuscular blocker used during surgery to induce muscle relaxation and paralysis. It acts by blocking the transmission of nerve signals to the muscles, allowing for easier intubation and preventing muscle movement during procedures. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain. Milrinone is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to treat heart failure. Finasteride is a medication used to treat enlarged prostate and male pattern baldness. Therefore, the correct answer is Vecuronium.

The trade name "Bentcard" is not properly matched with its generic name "olmesartan." The correct generic name for Bentcard should be "Benicar," as it is a brand name for the medication olmesartan.

Alendronate is not an antineoplastic drug because it is primarily used to treat osteoporosis by inhibiting bone resorption. It belongs to a class of medications known as bisphosphonates, which work by slowing down the breakdown of bone. On the other hand, Etoposide, Carmustine, and Gemcitabine are all antineoplastic drugs commonly used in the treatment of various types of cancers. Etoposide inhibits the growth of cancer cells, Carmustine is an alkylating agent that interferes with DNA replication, and Gemcitabine is a nucleoside analog that disrupts DNA synthesis.