black box warning exam 1

Question 1

clindamycin

Answer 1

mild diarrhea to fatal colitis

Question 2

ciprofloxacin (fluroquinolones as a class)

Answer 2

tendinitis and tenon rupture

Question 3

benzodiazepines

Answer 3

abuse, misuse, addiction
dependence and w/draw rxns
risk from use w/ opioids

Question 4

antidepressant agents

Answer 4

suicidal thoughts and behaviors

Question 5

all stimulant agents

Answer 5

abuse, misuse, addiction

Question 6

lithium

Answer 6

serum lithium levels
(determinations should be available before initiating therapy)