PTCB Exam PTCE Topic 5 Question 76 Discussion

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Question #: 76
Topic #: 5

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Carvedilolmay be a suitable therapeutic substitution for:

AAlbuterol

BLabetalol

CTramadol

DEstradiol

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meperidine (Demerol)

by Ruthann at Oct 17, 2023, 10:45 PM

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Alysa

2 months ago

B) Labetalol is the correct answer. Carvedilol and Labetalol are both beta-blockers, so they have similar mechanisms of action and therapeutic uses. Trying to substitute Carvedilol for Albuterol or Estradiol would be like trying to use a wrench to open a can of soup.

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Kimberely

1 months ago

So, trying to substitute Carvedilol for Albuterol or Estradiol wouldn't work.

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Eladia

2 months ago

That's correct! Carvedilol and Labetalol are both beta-blockers.

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Kate

2 months ago

I think the answer is B) Labetalol.

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Virgina

3 months ago

I'm going with B) Labetalol. Carvedilol and Labetalol are both beta-blockers, so it makes sense they could be used interchangeably. Unless you're planning to use it as a new fashion trend, in which case C) Tramadol might be a better fit.

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Kerry

2 months ago

C) Tramadol as a fashion trend? That's an interesting idea!

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Dyan

2 months ago

I think D) Estradiol would be a strange fashion trend choice, don't you think?

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Roselle

2 months ago

I agree, B) Labetalol is a good choice since it is also a beta-blocker.

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Sheridan

3 months ago

I'm not sure about the other options, but I know Carvedilol is definitely not a suitable replacement for Estradiol. That would be like trying to swap out your car's engine for a refrigerator!

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Nida

29 days ago

D) Estradiol is definitely not a suitable substitution for Carvedilol.

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Howard

30 days ago

C) Tramadol is not a suitable replacement for Carvedilol.

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Denna

2 months ago

B) Labetalol is actually the correct substitution for Carvedilol.

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Rory

2 months ago

A) Albuterol would be a better option than Estradiol.

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Glenn

3 months ago

Carvedilol is a beta-blocker, so B) Labetalol seems like the most appropriate answer here. Both are used for similar indications, so it's a logical substitution.

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