Gastroenterology - Kaplan

Question 1

Ribavirin:

Answer 1

Anemia.

Question 2

Entecavir
Lamivudine
Adefovir
Telbivudine

Answer 2

ALL can cause LACTIC ACIDOSIS.

Adefovir –> Nephrotoxic.

Question 3

Octreotide:

Answer 3

No significant side effects.

Question 4

Lactulose:

Answer 4

1. Bloating.
2. Diarrhea.
3. Flatulence.
   - -> Hypernatremia/Hypokalemia.

Question 5

Penicillamine:

Answer 5

1. Nephrotic syndrome.

2. Bone marrow suppressive.

Question 6

Sulfasalazine:

Answer 6

Gives 5-ASA, but has many more side effects due to sulfa component:

1. Rash.
2. Hemolysis.
3. Renal toxicity.

Question 7

Ursodeoxycholic acid:

Answer 7

Generally devoid of side effects.

Question 8

Interferons:

Answer 8

Flulike symptoms:

1. Myalgia.
2. Arthralgia.
3. Depression.
4. Thrombocytopenia
5. Leukopenia.