Common Drug Contraindications

Question 1

Asthma

Answer 1

Beta-blockers = bronchospasm

Question 2

Hypertension

Answer 2

NSAIDS = Increased BP d/t sodium retention

Question 3

Parkinson’s disease

Answer 3

COX-2 inhibitors = worsening of Parkinson’s syndrome

Question 4

Respiratory Failure

Answer 4

Neuroleptics = respiratory depression

Question 5

Epilepsy

Answer 5

TCAs, antimalarials, antipsychotics = reduced seizure threshold

Question 6

Chronic Liver disease

Answer 6

Warfarin = increased sensitivity + bleeding