adverse drug reaction

Question 1

common reaction to statins

Answer 1

myalgia

Question 2

dangerous reaction to statins

Answer 2

rhabdomyolysis

Question 3

what is a reaction that can be caused by any antibiotic

Answer 3

clostridium difficile

Question 4

side effect of heparin

Answer 4

haemorrhage

Question 5

side effect of warfarin

Answer 5

haemorrhage

Question 6

side effect of aspirin

Answer 6

haemorrhage
peptic ulcer
gastritis
tinnitus (large doses)

Question 7

side effect of digoxin

Answer 7

nausea
vomiting
diarrhoea
blurred vision
confusion
xanthopsia (disturbed yellow/green vision)

Question 8

side effect amiodarone

Answer 8

interstitial lung disease (pulmonary fibrosis)
thyroid disease
skin greying
corneal deposits

Question 9

side effect clozapine

Answer 9

agranulocytosis

Question 10

what drug can cause lactic acidosis

Answer 10

metformin

Question 11

what drug can cause hypertensive crisis

Answer 11

monoamine oxidase inhibitors

Question 12

drugs that can cause sedation

Answer 12

barbiturates
opioids
benzodiazepines

Question 13

sweat, flushing, nausea and vomiting can be caused by

Answer 13

metronidazole
disulfiram