Common side effects and notable drug interactions for frequently dispensed medications, distinct from the brand/generic matching decks.
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45 basic cards for Pharmacy Technician Pharmacy. Set 2 of 3 in Pharmacy Technician. It opens with "What is a common side effect of statins (e.g., atorvastatin)?" and "Which drug class raises the risk of statin-induced muscle toxicity". More Healthcare and Nursing decks are listed below.
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- What is a common side effect of statins (e.g., atorvastatin)?
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Muscle pain (myopathy).- Which drug class raises the risk of statin-induced muscle toxicity (rhabdomyolysis) when combined?
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Macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin, clarithromycin).- What common beverage interacts with many statins by increasing drug levels?
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Grapefruit juice.- What respiratory side effect is characteristic of ACE inhibitors like lisinopril?
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A dry, persistent cough.- What electrolyte imbalance can ACE inhibitors cause?
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Hyperkalemia (high potassium).- Why is combining an ACE inhibitor with a potassium-sparing diuretic like spironolactone risky?
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It can cause dangerous hyperkalemia.- What term describes the combination of an NSAID, an ACE inhibitor (or ARB), and a diuretic that raises acute kidney injury risk?
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The triple whammy.- What is a common gastrointestinal side effect of NSAIDs like ibuprofen?
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Stomach irritation or ulcers.- Why is combining warfarin with NSAIDs risky?
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It significantly increases bleeding risk.- What vitamin, found in leafy green vegetables, can reduce warfarin's effectiveness?
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Vitamin K.- What lab value is used to monitor warfarin therapy?
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INR (International Normalized Ratio).- What serious condition is linked to giving aspirin to children with a viral illness?
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Reye's syndrome.- What is a very common side effect of opioid pain medications?
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Constipation.- What dangerous effect can occur when opioids are combined with benzodiazepines?
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Severe respiratory depression.- What is a common side effect of first-generation antihistamines like diphenhydramine?
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Drowsiness (sedation).
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