Drug reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Which drugs can cause gout?
A
- Pyrazinamide
- Thiazides
- Furosemide
- Niacin
- Cyclosporine
- Memory aid:*
- Painful Tophi and Feet Need Care
2
Q
Osteoporosis can be caused by long-term use of which drugs?
A
- Corticosteroids
- Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate
- GnRH agonists
- Aromatase inhibitors
- Anticonvulsants
- Heparin
3
Q
Which adverse effects of fluoroquinolones are specific to children?
A
Tendonitis, tendon rupture, and cartilage damage
4
Q
Which drugs cause myopathy?
A
- Statins
- Fibrates
- Niacin
- Colchicine
- Daptomycin,
- Hydroxychloroquine
- Interferon-α
- Penicillamine
- Glucocorticoids
5
Q
A 60-year-old man presents with sudden severe great toe pain. On microscopy, an aspirate of the joint shows crystals. His medications include daily baby aspirin, a thiazide diuretic to control hypertension, a β-blocker to control a cardiac arrhythmia, and a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug for joint pain. Which of these medications likely contributed to his presentation?
A
Thiazide diuretics
