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A patient is scheduled to receive a first dose of the thiazide diuretic chlorothiazide (Diuril). For cross-allergenicity with which of the following medications should the health care provider assess the patient?
 
  a. Xanthines
  b. Penicillin
  c. Aspirin
  d. Sulfonamides

Question 2

Which of the following medications would be most likely to produce ototoxicity as an adverse drug effect?
 
  a. Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)
  b. Dichlorphenamide (Daranide)
  c. Furosemide (Lasix)
  d. Bumetanide (Bumex)



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Thiazide and thiazide derivatives are sulfonamide derivatives. The patient should be assessed for allergy to sulfonamide drugs, since cross-allergenicity could occur.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Loop diuretics are likely to cause ototoxicity. Ethacrynic acid is most likely to have this effect.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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