Drug INTERACTIONS

Question 1

Warfarin + ? = increased bleeding risk

Answer 1

Aspirin

Question 2

Spironolactone + ? = hyperkalemia (high potassium)

Answer 2

ACE Inhibitor

Question 3

Digoxin + ? = increased digoxin levels

Answer 3

Amiodarone or Verapamil

Question 4

Theophylline + ? = theophylline toxicity

Answer 4

Fluoroquinolones

Question 5

Fluoroquinolones or Macrolides + ? = increased bleeding risk

Answer 5

Warfarin

Question 6

Statins + ? = increased statin side effects

Answer 6

-azole Antifungals

Question 7

Antidepressant + ? = serotonin syndrome

Answer 7

St. John’s wart

Question 8

Gingko + ? = increased bleeding risk

Answer 8

Warfarin

Question 9

Benzodiazepines + ? = increased drowsiness

Answer 9

Kava Kava

Question 10

Tetracycline + ? = low levels

Answer 10

Calcium rich foods (milk)

Question 11

Fluoroquinolones + ? = lower antibiotic levels

Answer 11

Ca, Fe, Mg, or Al

Question 12

ACE + ? = hyperkalemia

Answer 12

Potassium

Question 13

MAOI + ? = High Blood pressure

Answer 13

Tyramine (fermented foods)

Question 14

Make Asthma worse

Answer 14

Beta Blockers

Question 15

High blood pressure

Answer 15

Nasal decongestants can increase BP

Question 16

Ulcer disease

Answer 16

Aspirin / NSAIDs

Question 17

CHF

Answer 17

NSAIDs can cause fluid retention, making CHF worse

Question 18

Increase blood sugar levels, worsen diabetes control

Answer 18

Steroids