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Drug Toxicity and Adverse Effects

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Which of the following is NOT a common adverse effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Hepatotoxicity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hepatotoxicity is not a common adverse effect of NSAIDs. The most common adverse effects of NSAIDs include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Which of the following drugs is known to cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome?

  1. Penicillin

  2. Sulfonamides

  3. Allopurinol

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Penicillin, sulfonamides, and allopurinol are all known to cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a rare but serious skin condition.

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of digoxin?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Cardiac arrhythmias


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cardiac arrhythmias are a common adverse effect of digoxin, a drug used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation.

Which of the following drugs is known to cause ototoxicity?

  1. Aminoglycosides

  2. Vancomycin

  3. Cisplatin

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aminoglycosides, vancomycin, and cisplatin are all known to cause ototoxicity, a condition that can lead to hearing loss and balance problems.

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of methotrexate?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Pulmonary fibrosis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pulmonary fibrosis is a common adverse effect of methotrexate, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of warfarin?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Bleeding


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bleeding is a common adverse effect of warfarin, a drug used to prevent and treat blood clots.

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Hypotension


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hypotension is a common adverse effect of ACE inhibitors, a class of drugs used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of beta-blockers?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Bradycardia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bradycardia is a common adverse effect of beta-blockers, a class of drugs used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of calcium channel blockers?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Headache


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Headache is a common adverse effect of calcium channel blockers, a class of drugs used to treat high blood pressure and angina.

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of diuretics?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Hyponatremia


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hyponatremia is a common adverse effect of diuretics, a class of drugs used to treat high blood pressure and edema.

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of corticosteroids?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Cushing's syndrome


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cushing's syndrome is a common adverse effect of corticosteroids, a class of drugs used to treat a variety of conditions, including asthma, arthritis, and lupus.

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of immunosuppressive drugs?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Increased risk of infection


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased risk of infection is a common adverse effect of immunosuppressive drugs, a class of drugs used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs and to treat autoimmune diseases.

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of chemotherapy drugs?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Hair loss


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hair loss is a common adverse effect of chemotherapy drugs, a class of drugs used to treat cancer.

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of radiation therapy?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Skin irritation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Skin irritation is a common adverse effect of radiation therapy, a type of cancer treatment that uses high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.

Which of the following is a common adverse effect of surgery?

  1. Nausea

  2. Vomiting

  3. Diarrhea

  4. Pain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pain is a common adverse effect of surgery, a type of medical procedure that involves cutting into the body to repair or remove damaged tissue.

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