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FPGEE Foreign Pharmacy

Category - Pharmaceutical

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A patient presents you with a prescription for Xalatan. Which of the following correctly matches Xalatan’s generic name with an appropriate likely diagnosis for the patient?

Misoprostol, glaucoma
Misoprostol, NSAID-induced ulcer
Latanoprost, rheumatoid arthritis
Latanoprost, glaucoma

Explanation

Answer: D - Xalatan is the brand name for latanoprost, a prostaglandin analog used in the treatment of glaucoma. Misoprostol IS a prostaglandin analog used to treat NSAID induced ulcers, but the brand name for misoprostol is Cytotec.

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