Medication Adverse Effects and Contraindications Quiz

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#1

Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)?

Gastrointestinal bleeding
Nausea and vomiting
Constipation
Renal impairment
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#2

Which medication is contraindicated in patients with a history of angioedema?

Lisinopril
Metformin
Warfarin
Amoxicillin
1 answered
#3

Which medication class is commonly associated with the adverse effect of photosensitivity?

Antibiotics
Antihypertensives
Antidepressants
Diuretics
1 answered
#4

A patient with a history of heart failure should avoid which over-the-counter medication due to its potential to exacerbate fluid retention?

Ibuprofen
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
Aspirin
Naproxen
1 answered
#5

Which medication class is commonly associated with the adverse effect of gingival hyperplasia?

Calcium channel blockers
Beta-blockers
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Alpha-adrenergic blockers
1 answered
#6

A patient with a history of peptic ulcer disease should avoid which class of medications due to their potential to exacerbate ulcer formation?

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)
H2 blockers
Antacids
Antidepressants
1 answered
#7

Which class of antibiotics is associated with the potential adverse effect of tendon rupture?

Macrolides
Penicillins
Fluoroquinolones
Aminoglycosides
1 answered
#8

A patient presents with a history of a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) to penicillin. Which antibiotic should be avoided due to potential cross-reactivity?

Cephalexin
Azithromycin
Clindamycin
Amoxicillin
#9

Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of corticosteroids on long-term use?

Weight loss
Hypotension
Hyperglycemia
Hypokalemia
#10

A patient with a sulfa allergy should avoid which commonly used antibiotic due to its structural similarity to sulfonamides?

Ciprofloxacin
Vancomycin
Clindamycin
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
#11

Which medication is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to eggs?

Influenza vaccine
Tetanus vaccine
Meningococcal vaccine
HPV vaccine
#12

A patient with a history of seizures should avoid which of the following medications due to its potential to lower the seizure threshold?

Diazepam
Lorazepam
Phenytoin
Tramadol
#13

Which medication is contraindicated in patients with severe liver impairment due to the risk of hepatotoxicity?

Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
#14

Which of the following medications should be used cautiously in patients with a history of QT interval prolongation due to the risk of torsades de pointes?

Furosemide
Amiodarone
Digoxin
Hydrochlorothiazide
#15

Which of the following medications should be avoided in patients with a known allergy to shellfish?

Furosemide
Warfarin
Cefazolin
Enoxaparin
#16

Which of the following medications should be avoided in patients with a known allergy to peanuts?

Cephalexin
Vancomycin
Amoxicillin
Ceftriaxone
#17

Which of the following medications should be avoided in patients with a known allergy to latex?

Atenolol
Ceftriaxone
Morphine
Diphenhydramine

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