Drug Classes

Question 1

Class contraindications: Active liver disease or persistent LFT elevations, and Pregnancy Category X

Answer 1

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Question 2

Class Precautions: Baseline liver function tests needed, Avoid in patients with heavy/chronic alcohol use, rare cases of severe myopathy manifested by body aches; rhabdomyolysis with renal failure

Answer 2

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Question 3

Class drug interactions: Myopathy risk with co-administration of gemfibrozil, erythromycin, nicotinic acid, Many interactions with specific statin agents

Answer 3

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Question 4

Class Adverse effects: Generally GI (stomach aches), headache

Answer 4

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Question 5

Class patient consultation: Importance of Liver Function Test monitoring, Surveillance for muscle aches (myopathy)

Answer 5

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Question 6

Class contraindications: Anuria or severe electrolyte depletion

Answer 6

Diuretics

Question 7

Class precautions: monitoring for electrolyte losses-arrhythmas can be exacerbated, Diabetes, Gout

Answer 7

Diuretics

Question 8

Class drug interxns: Digoxin, NSAIDs, Lithium

Answer 8

Diuretics

Question 9

Class adverse effects: dry mouth, dizziness, weakness, muscle cramps

Answer 9

diuretics