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Drug-Induced Diseases and Conditions

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Which of the following drugs is commonly associated with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?

  1. Penicillin

  2. Sulfonamides

  3. Allopurinol

  4. Ibuprofen


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sulfonamides are a group of antibiotics that can cause a severe skin reaction known as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.

Which of the following drugs is known to cause tardive dyskinesia?

  1. Antipsychotics

  2. Antidepressants

  3. Anticonvulsants

  4. Beta-blockers


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Antipsychotics, a class of medications used to treat schizophrenia and other mental disorders, can cause tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle movements.

Which of the following drugs is commonly associated with hepatotoxicity?

  1. Acetaminophen

  2. Ibuprofen

  3. Aspirin

  4. Warfarin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Acetaminophen, a widely used over-the-counter pain reliever, can cause liver damage, especially when taken in high doses or for prolonged periods.

Which of the following drugs can cause a condition known as serotonin syndrome?

  1. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

  2. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

  3. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur when certain drugs, including SSRIs, MAOIs, and TCAs, increase serotonin levels in the brain to toxic levels.

Which of the following drugs is associated with an increased risk of developing drug-induced lupus?

  1. Hydralazine

  2. Procainamide

  3. Isoniazid

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hydralazine, procainamide, and isoniazid are among the drugs that have been associated with an increased risk of developing drug-induced lupus, an autoimmune condition that can affect multiple organs.

Which of the following drugs is known to cause a condition called agranulocytosis?

  1. Clozapine

  2. Methotrexate

  3. Valproic acid

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Clozapine, methotrexate, and valproic acid are among the drugs that can cause agranulocytosis, a condition characterized by a severe decrease in the number of white blood cells.

Which of the following drugs is associated with an increased risk of developing neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)?

  1. Typical antipsychotics

  2. Atypical antipsychotics

  3. Both typical and atypical antipsychotics

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both typical and atypical antipsychotics can cause NMS, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition characterized by muscle rigidity, fever, and altered mental status.

Which of the following drugs can cause a condition known as black hairy tongue?

  1. Minocycline

  2. Tetracycline

  3. Doxycycline

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Minocycline, tetracycline, and doxycycline, which belong to the tetracycline class of antibiotics, can cause black hairy tongue, a harmless condition characterized by a dark, hairy appearance of the tongue.

Which of the following drugs is associated with an increased risk of developing photosensitivity?

  1. Tetracyclines

  2. Fluoroquinolones

  3. Sulfonamides

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tetracyclines, fluoroquinolones, and sulfonamides are among the drugs that can cause photosensitivity, a condition in which the skin becomes more sensitive to sunlight and can develop sunburn more easily.

Which of the following drugs can cause a condition called ototoxicity?

  1. Aminoglycosides

  2. Loop diuretics

  3. Aspirin

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aminoglycosides, loop diuretics, and aspirin are among the drugs that can cause ototoxicity, a condition characterized by damage to the inner ear that can lead to hearing loss and balance problems.

Which of the following drugs is associated with an increased risk of developing extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS)?

  1. Typical antipsychotics

  2. Atypical antipsychotics

  3. Both typical and atypical antipsychotics

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both typical and atypical antipsychotics can cause EPS, a group of movement disorders that can include tremors, muscle rigidity, and involuntary muscle contractions.

Which of the following drugs can cause a condition known as serotonin syndrome?

  1. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

  2. Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

  3. Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur when certain drugs, including SSRIs, MAOIs, and TCAs, increase serotonin levels in the brain to toxic levels.

Which of the following drugs is associated with an increased risk of developing drug-induced lupus?

  1. Hydralazine

  2. Procainamide

  3. Isoniazid

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hydralazine, procainamide, and isoniazid are among the drugs that have been associated with an increased risk of developing drug-induced lupus, an autoimmune condition that can affect multiple organs.

Which of the following drugs is known to cause a condition called agranulocytosis?

  1. Clozapine

  2. Methotrexate

  3. Valproic acid

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Clozapine, methotrexate, and valproic acid are among the drugs that can cause agranulocytosis, a condition characterized by a severe decrease in the number of white blood cells.

Which of the following drugs is associated with an increased risk of developing neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)?

  1. Typical antipsychotics

  2. Atypical antipsychotics

  3. Both typical and atypical antipsychotics

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Both typical and atypical antipsychotics can cause NMS, a rare but potentially life-threatening condition characterized by muscle rigidity, fever, and altered mental status.

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