NABP Exam FPGEE Topic 6 Question 97 Discussion

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Question #: 97
Topic #: 6

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Indication of phenoxybenzamine is:

APain

BMovement disorders

CThyrotoxicosis - preparation for radioactive iodine therapy

DAnaphylactic shock

EAcute hypertension

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by Margo at Nov 15, 2024, 07:52 AM

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Coleen

1 months ago

Pain? Nah, that's just a symptom, not an indication. I'm feeling the thyrotoxicosis vibe, so C it is.

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Launa

1 months ago

Movement disorders? What is this, a dance exam? Definitely going with C, the radioactive option sounds like a real blast!

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Svetlana

5 days ago

I'll go with C too, sounds like the right choice.

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Ettie

16 days ago

Yeah, that's correct. It's indicated for thyrotoxicosis.

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Garry

18 days ago

I think phenoxybenzamine is used for preparing for radioactive iodine therapy.

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Earnestine

2 months ago

Acute hypertension, huh? I feel like that's just a fancy way of saying 'your blood pressure is sky-high'. Gotta be C, right?

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Dorcas

5 days ago

Norah: Agreed, phenoxybenzamine is used for that purpose.

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Cassandra

9 days ago

User 3: I think the correct answer is C, for preparation for radioactive iodine therapy.

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Norah

15 days ago

User 2: Definitely, it can be dangerous if not treated quickly.

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German

1 months ago

User 2: Definitely, it can be dangerous. I think the answer is E) Acute hypertension.

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Cordelia

1 months ago

User 1: Yeah, acute hypertension is no joke.

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Luke

1 months ago

User 1: Yeah, acute hypertension is no joke.

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Nenita

2 months ago

Anaphylactic shock? Really? That's like treating a headache with a sledgehammer. I think I'll go with C on this one.

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Afton

2 months ago

C'mon, it's clearly thyrotoxicosis - radioactive iodine therapy. I'm not a doctor, but even I know that!

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Nickolas

17 days ago

Good to know, thanks for the information!

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Roxane

17 days ago

I've heard it's a crucial step in the process.

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Haley

19 days ago

I agree, it's important for that specific treatment.

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Judy

22 days ago

Yes, it's definitely C) Thyrotoxicosis - preparation for radioactive iodine therapy.

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Aron

28 days ago

E) Acute hypertension

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Lashawn

1 months ago

D) Anaphylactic shock

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Tammara

1 months ago

C) Thyrotoxicosis - preparation for radioactive iodine therapy

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Nikita

1 months ago

B) Movement disorders

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Brent

2 months ago

A) Pain

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Sherill

2 months ago

I believe phenoxybenzamine is also used in preparation for radioactive iodine therapy for thyrotoxicosis.

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Sheridan

2 months ago

I agree with Shasta, phenoxybenzamine is used for acute hypertension to lower blood pressure.

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Shasta

3 months ago

I think the indication of phenoxybenzamine is for acute hypertension.

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