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- 3. This is the major risk when a patient takes aspirin for aches and pains with warfarin
- 4. We should avoid the use of benzodiazepines in combination with this analgesic class of medication
- 8. A lot of interactions between medications occur because they both work on the same one of these
- 11. This medication commonly used for inflammation can cause peptic ulceration if used with NSAIDs
- 14. This common angina medication can cause hypotension if used with PDE5-inhibitors like sildenafil
- 15. This common GERD medication can decrease the effectiveness of clopidogrel
- 18. Be careful with this type of juice with certain statins to avoid muscle aches and pains
- 21. This OTC class of analgesic medication can increase lithium levels
- 24. Contrast dyes used in certain medical imaging procedures can increase the risk of lactic acidosis when combined with this diabetes medication
- 26. A serious side effect that can happen when sulfonylureas are combined with other diabetes medications
- 28. This opioid medication has serotonergic activity and can increase the risk for serotonin syndrome in patients taking SSRI antidepressants
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- 1. __________ is a loop diuretic that can cause low potassium levels, which can enhance the toxic effects of digoxin on the heart
- 2. Taking this class of medication with amiodarone may increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias
- 5. This nerve pain medication can increase the risk for opioid side effects when used in combination
- 6. Rifampin can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, increasing the risk of unintended ___________
- 7. Using NSAIDs with this general class of agents can increase bleeding risks
- 9. This side effect could be increased if you take a Benadryl with a benzodiazepine
- 10. This class of antibiotics can raise the concentration of warfarin and increase bleeding risk
- 12. This type of diuretic may worse gout
- 13. This skeletal muscle relaxant (brand Flexeril) can cause excessive sedation when used with opioids or benzodiazepines
- 16. This is commonly found in leafy green vegetables and can cause difficulties for warfarin users
- 17. This common mineral found in dairy and antacids can make tetracyclines ineffective
- 19. This electrolyte should be monitored if you take ACE inhibitors and Spironolactone
- 20. Ibuprofen can increase the risk of ______ failure in patients with CKD taking diuretics and RAAS medications
- 22. Kidney damage and damage to hearing can be caused if you mix this class of medication with loop diuretics
- 23. This is found in fermented food and can reach toxic levels if the patient is also taking an MAO inhibitor
- 25. SGLT2 Inhibitors like empagliflozin may be helpful in heart failure while another diabetes agent, ___________ should be avoided in heart failure
- 27. This OTC agent may increase the risk for liver impairment, particularly in patients with excessive alcohol use