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MACE Medication Assistant Exam Prep

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Which of the following forms is phenobarbital available in?

I. Elixir: 20mg/5 mL
II. Pre-filled syringes (50 mg/mL in 2 mL syringes) 
III. Suppositories (30, 120, 200 mg)
IV. Capsule: 100 mg
V. Tablets, timed release (100, 200 mg)
  1. II and V only
  2. I, II, III and IV only
  3. III only
  4. III and IV only
Explanation
Answer: B. Phenobarbital is available in all the listed forms except timed-release tablets.

The medication Phenobarbital is used to control seizures. Phenobarbital is also used to relieve anxiety. It is also used to prevent withdrawal symptoms in people who are dependent ('addicted'; feel a need to continue taking the medication) on another barbiturate medication and are going to stop taking the medication. 

Sources: Medline Plus
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