This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Other topics and Adverse effects, Subject name: Anatomy
[{'content': 'Which of the following drug should be given in sustained release oral dosage form \nSelect and explain. \nA. An anti-arrhythmic drug with a plasma half life of 10 seconds used for acute treatment of PSVT, B. Anti inflammatory drugs with the plasma half life of 24 hours, C. Hypnotic drugs with a plasma half life of 2 hours, D. An anti hypeensive with a plasma half life of 3 hours', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: Ref-KDT 6/e p78 Sustained release formulations of a drug are used for the drugs having sho duration of action requiring prolonged administration. PSVT is an acute condition and requires a sho and fast acting drug. Adenosine is theretore, the drug ot choice for this condition. Option (b) describes a drug having long half life (24 hours). This drug need not be administered as sustained release preparation. For a hypnotic drug, action required is brief i.e. to induce sleep.Therefore, it should not be given as a sustained release preparation. Treatment of hypeension is life long, Drug with half life of 3hours, needs to be administered several times a day, therefore sustained release oral dosage form is best utilized for this drug.', 'role': 'assistant'}]