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A patient taking an antibiotic develops photosensitivity, esophagitis, and tooth discoloration. Which drug is most likely responsible?
A. Doxycycline
B. Amoxicillin
C. Vancomycin
D. Ceftriaxone
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Correct Answer: A. Doxycycline
The key takeaway: Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic that can cause photosensitivity, esophagitis, and permanent tooth discoloration in children.
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A patient develops gynecomastia, decreased libido, and hyperkalemia after starting treatment for heart failure. Which medication is most likely responsible?
A. Furosemide
B. Spironolactone
C. Digoxin
D. Hydrochlorothiazide
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Correct Answer: B. Spironolactone
The key takeaway: Spironolactone blocks aldosterone receptors and can cause hyperkalemia and antiandrogenic effects such as gynecomastia.
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A patient with peptic ulcer disease is prescribed a medication that irreversibly inhibits the gastric H⁺/K⁺ ATPase. Which drug was prescribed?
A. Famotidine
B. Omeprazole
C. Sucralfate
D. Misoprostol
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Correct Answer: B. Omeprazole
The key takeaway: Proton pump inhibitors irreversibly block the H⁺/K⁺ ATPase in gastric parietal cells, producing potent acid suppression.
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A patient on tuberculosis treatment develops hyperuricemia and painful swollen joints. Which drug is most likely responsible?
A. Rifampin
B. Isoniazid
C. Pyrazinamide
D. Ethambutol
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Correct Answer: C. Pyrazinamide
The key takeaway: Pyrazinamide reduces uric acid excretion and can trigger hyperuricemia and gout-like arthralgia.
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Which medication is used to prevent Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in patients with HIV?
A. Acyclovir
B. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
C. Fluconazole
D. Azithromycin
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Correct Answer: B. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
The key takeaway: TMP-SMX is first-line prophylaxis and treatment for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia.
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A patient taking an antipsychotic develops fever, severe muscle rigidity, autonomic instability, and elevated creatine kinase. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Serotonin syndrome
B. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
C. Malignant hyperthermia
D. Anticholinergic toxicity
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Correct Answer: B. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
The key takeaway: Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a life-threatening reaction to dopamine-blocking drugs, characterized by fever, rigidity, altered mental status, and autonomic instability.
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Patient with hypertension develops hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis after starting a new medication. Which drug is most likely responsible?
A. Spironolactone
B. Furosemide
C. Amiloride
D. Losartan
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Correct Answer: B. Furosemide
The key takeaway: Loop diuretics such as furosemide cause potassium and hydrogen ion loss, leading to hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis.
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A patient with bipolar disorder develops tremor, polyuria, and hypothyroidism during long-term treatment. Which medication is most likely responsible?
A. Valproate
B. Lithium
C. Lamotrigine
D. Carbamazepine
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