Question

match the appropriate drug or drug class to a potential adverse/side effect that may be seen in a patient that is taking such medication. Choose the most appropriate answer for each.

_immunosuppressant drugs          

_TCAs

_Calcineurin inhibitors

_COMT inhibitos

_Dopamine agonist – Sinemet

_Benzodiazepines

A. increase risk of infection

B.Serotonin syndrome

C. neutropenia

D.drowsiness, dizziness

E.rhabdomyolysis

F. hypertension, elevated cholesterol levels

When attempting to understand a patient’s pain, which of the following statement(s) is/are important?

	A.	Pain is subjective.
	B.	Pain can result from changes in the body.
	C.	Pain serves an important function.
	D.	All of the above statements are true.

Answer 1

Immunisuppressants -- Increased risk of infection (because the immune system is suppressed).

TCA-- Serotonin syndrome

Calcineurin inhibitors-- Rhabdomyolysis

COMT inhibitors-- Hypertension and elevated cholesterol levels

Dopamine agonists -- Neutropenia

Benzodiazepines -- Drowsiness, dizziness

All the options are correct.

So answer is D.