Which item is NOT listed as part of the first aid kit drugs?

• A. Glyceryl Trinitrate spray
• B. Adrenaline injection
• C. Penicillin
• D. Salbutamol inhaler

Answer: (C)

This item tests which drugs are kept in a dental practice first aid kit to manage immediate emergencies rather than treatments for ongoing conditions. The medicines chosen for a first aid kit are those that can rapidly reverse or relieve life-threatening or urgent symptoms. Glyceryl trinitrate spray is used for chest pain from suspected angina because it quickly dilates blood vessels and can relieve pain. Adrenaline injection is essential for suspected anaphylaxis, where rapid administration can save a life by reversing airway swelling and shock. A salbutamol inhaler provides fast relief for bronchospasm in asthma, helping to open airways during a crisis. Penicillin, however, is an antibiotic used to treat infections and requires clinical assessment and prescription; it is not an item for immediate emergency management, so it isn’t included in the first aid kit.