adverse drug reaction Flashcards

1
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common reaction to statins

A

myalgia

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2
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dangerous reaction to statins

A

rhabdomyolysis

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3
Q

what is a reaction that can be caused by any antibiotic

A

clostridium difficile

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4
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side effect of heparin

A

haemorrhage

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5
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side effect of warfarin

A

haemorrhage

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6
Q

side effect of aspirin

A

haemorrhage
peptic ulcer
gastritis
tinnitus (large doses)

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7
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side effect of digoxin

A

nausea
vomiting
diarrhoea
blurred vision
confusion
xanthopsia (disturbed yellow/green vision)

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8
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side effect amiodarone

A

interstitial lung disease (pulmonary fibrosis)
thyroid disease
skin greying
corneal deposits

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9
Q

side effect clozapine

A

agranulocytosis

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10
Q

what drug can cause lactic acidosis

A

metformin

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11
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what drug can cause hypertensive crisis

A

monoamine oxidase inhibitors

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12
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drugs that can cause sedation

A

barbiturates
opioids
benzodiazepines

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13
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sweat, flushing, nausea and vomiting can be caused by

A

metronidazole
disulfiram

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