Week One Medications Drug Interactions

Question 1

albuterol
(drug interactions)

Answer 1

May potentiate hypokalemia caused by diuretics

Question 3

aspirin
(drug interactions)

Answer 3

– increased risk of bleeding with concurrent
anticoagulant/NSAID use.
– Diminishes effects of ACE inhibitors and
loop diuretics.
– Decreased effectiveness and absorption
with antacids and corticosteroids
– Increased risk of hypoglycemia when
administered with oral hypoglycemic
drugs.

Question 4

naloxone
(drug interactions)

Answer 4

Incompatible with bisulfate and alkaline solutions

Question 5

nitroglycerin
(drug interactions)

Answer 5

– Incompatible with other drugs given IV
– Increased hypotensive effect with alcohol
and phenothiazines