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Question 1

Key interactions of SSRI

Answer 1

NSAIDS-> increased bleeding risk
Grapefruit juice-> increased sertraline levels
St John Wort-> increased serotonin syndrome risk
Tamoxifen -> Fluoxetine/Paroxetine may reduce levels
Lithium-> Increased QT prolongation

Question 2

SV X meropenems

Answer 2

⚠️ Key Clinical Point:
Meropenem reduces sodium valproate levels, potentially leading to loss of seizure control.
This interaction is significant and rapid, and concurrent use is generally avoided.

Question 3

What should be monitored in rivastaigimine use

Answer 3

Body weight

Question 4

Rivastigimine and dehydration

Answer 4

Stop if occurs

Question 5

Memantine interactions

Answer 5

Levodopa - Enhances effect
Amantadine- Increased risk of CNS TOXICITY

Question 6

3 conditions to avoid haloperidol in

Answer 6

Parkinsons
Lewy body dementia
QT prolonging

Question 7

Drugs that lower the seizure threshold

Answer 7

Tramadol
Mefloquine
Bupropion
Penicillin
Theophylline
Clozapine
Quinolones

The mighty brain produces tremors, convulsions quickly

Question 8

When are carbamazepine range measured after

Answer 8

After 1-2 weeks