Common drug side effects

Question 1

Side effect of Linezolid

Answer 1

Optic Neuropathy.

Question 2

What 3 Herbal Supplements can increase Risk of Bleeding prior to surgery? (They must be stopped 14 days prior to procedure)

Answer 2

1. Ginko (Memory)
2. Saw Palmetto ( BPH)
3. Gingseng (Mental Performance)

Question 3

Name the Use and Side effects for each Herbal Supplement.

1. Black Cohosh
2. St. Johns Wort
3. Kava
4. Echinacea

Answer 3

1. Menopause. Hepatic Injury
2. Depression, Insomnia. Low INR, Hypertension, Serotonin Syndrome
3. Anxiety, Insomnia. Hepatic Injury
4. Cold Flu. Anaphylaxis

Question 4

Name the toxicity.

1. Delirium, Euphoria,, Intimacy Hyperthermia, Autonomic instability, Neuromuscular irritability. Rhabdomyolysis, Hepatic Failure, Hyponatremia.
2. Violent Behavior, Psychomotor agitation, hallucinations.
3. AMS, Severe hyperthermia > 104. Lead Pipe Rigidity.

Answer 4

1. MDMA Causing Serotonin Syndrome (Delirium, Hyperthema, Autonomic Instability, irritability.
2. PCP
3. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome.