A diuretic that may cause high blood potassium levels is:
a. spironolactone.
b. furosemide (Lasix).
c. hydrochlorothiazide.
d. phenobarbital.
Q. 2The anticoagulant warfarin (Coumadin) acts as an antagonist to:
a. vitamin K.
b. pyridoxine.
c. vitamin B12.
d. folic acid.
Q. 3A medication that adversely affects folic acid metabolism is:
a. warfarin (Coumadin).
b. methotrexate.
c. sedative drugs.
d. monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
Q. 4Natural licorice is sometimes used to heal gastric ulcers, but it has a side effect of:
a. hypotension.
b. hypertension.
c. hypoglycemia.
d. hyperglycemia.
Q. 5Calcification of soft tissue may occur from long-term use of:
a. aspirin.
b. antacids.
c. antibiotics.
d. antihistamines.
Q. 6Use of oral hypoglycemic agents in combination with alcohol may cause:
a. loss of potassium.
b. chronic blood loss.
c. hypoglycemia.
d. hyperglycemia.
Q. 7Aspirin may have beneficial effects for patients with:
a. peptic ulcer.
b. diabetes.
c. irritable bowel syndrome.
d. arthritis.
Q. 8A drug that should not be used in the latter part of pregnancy because it may cause birth defects is:
a. insulin.
b. tetracycline.
c. aspirin.
d. cimetidine.
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