Common Medication Affecting Laboratory Test Flashcards
1
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Elevated liver enzymes and bilirubin
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Acetaminophen and certain antibiotics
2
Q
Prolonged PT and APTT
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Cholesterol-lowering drugs
3
Q
Elevated amylase and lipase
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Corticosteroids and estrogen diuretics
4
Q
Increased calcium, glucose, and uric acid and decreased sodium and potassium
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Diuretics
5
Q
Decreased RBCs, WBCs, and platelets
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Chemoteraphy
6
Q
Prolonged PT and bleeding time
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Aspirin, salicylates, and herbal supplements
6
Q
Routine urinalysis
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Radiographic contrast media
7
Q
Increased creatinine, cortisol, and digoxin
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Fluorescein dye
8
Q
Decreased apoproteins, transcortin, cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides, LH, FSH, ferritin, and iron
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Oral contraceptives
9
Q
Elevated BUN, creatinine, and electrolyte imbalance
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Certain antibiotics