Adverse drug reactions (toxicity, interactions)

Question 1

Signs of digoxin toxicity

Answer 1

VnD
Blurred vision
Confusion, drowsiness
Xanthopsia (yellow vision)

Question 2

Signs of lithium toxicity

Answer 2

Early: tremor
Intermediate: tiredness
Late: arrythmias, seizures, coma, renal failure, diabetes insipidus

Question 3

Complications of steroids

Answer 3

STEROIDS

Stomach ulcers
Thin skin
Edema
Right n L heart failure
Osteoporosis
Infection
Diabetes
Cushing's Syndrome

Question 4

What drugs cause profuse nausea and vomiting, when mixed with alcohol

Answer 4

Metronidazole

Disulfiram (used to treat chronic alcoholism)

Question 5

Mixing MAOi and alcohol leads to what side effect

Answer 5

Hypertensive crisis

Question 6

Mixing metformin and alcohol leads to what side effect

Answer 6

Lactic acidosis

Question 7

Most common causes of gastric ulcers

Answer 7

NSAIDs

Steroids

Question 8

Treatment for MgSO4 induced respiratory depression

Answer 8

Calcium gluconate

Question 9

Drugs that reduce hypoglycemic awareness

Answer 9

Beta blockers

Question 10

Safe antibiotics in breastfeeding

Answer 10

Penicillin
Cephalosporins
Trimethoprim

Question 11

Signs of serotonin syndrome

Answer 11

Dilated pupils
Increased reflexes
Tremor, sweating, fever, diarrhoea