NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 4 Question 85 Discussion

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Question #: 85
Topic #: 4

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Which of the following medication should be avoided if a patient is on lithium to avoid lithium toxicity?

ALisinopril

BFurosemide

CNaproxen

DAmiodarone

EWarfarin

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Suggested Answer: A

The dihydropyridine drug -- nifedipine -- is the active ingredient found in the medicine Adalat. Nifedipine is used to treat angina, Reynaud's phenomenon and hypertension. It is also used as a tocolytic agent in premature labor.

by Emilio at Jun 29, 2024, 06:48 AM

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Lavelle

1 months ago

Hold up, Lisinopril? Are we treating high blood pressure or lithium overdose here? *laughs*

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Kenneth

22 days ago

C) Naproxen

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Nan

27 days ago

A) Lisinopril

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Edna

2 months ago

Warfarin? That's just silly, what does blood thinners have to do with lithium toxicity? D all the way!

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Adelle

2 months ago

I thought Amiodarone was the one to avoid, but I could be wrong. Let me double-check that.

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Bobbye

7 days ago

Oh, good to know. Thanks for clarifying.

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Nelida

12 days ago

No, it's actually Furosemide.

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Novella

13 days ago

I think it's Naproxen.

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Ruthann

14 days ago

E) Warfarin

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Alonzo

17 days ago

D) Amiodarone

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Latanya

27 days ago

C) Naproxen

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Crista

28 days ago

B) Furosemide

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Margurite

29 days ago

A) Lisinopril

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Jaime

2 months ago

Gotta be careful with NSAIDs like Naproxen, they can also mess with lithium toxicity. C looks good to me.

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Ayesha

23 days ago

C) Naproxen

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Dell

27 days ago

B) Furosemide

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Karan

1 months ago

A) Lisinopril

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Terrilyn

3 months ago

I think D) Amiodarone should also be avoided as it can interact with lithium.

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Arthur

3 months ago

Hmm, I remember learning that Furosemide can increase lithium levels, so I'm going with B.

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Desmond

1 months ago

It's important to be cautious with medication combinations to prevent adverse effects like lithium toxicity.

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Simona

1 months ago

Lisinopril, Naproxen, Amiodarone, and Warfarin are not known to interact with lithium like Furosemide does.

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Delfina

2 months ago

I agree, Furosemide is the correct answer to avoid lithium toxicity.

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Alease

2 months ago

I think you're right, Furosemide can definitely increase lithium levels.

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Moon

3 months ago

I agree with Helene, Naproxen can lead to lithium toxicity.

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Helene

3 months ago

C) Naproxen should be avoided because it can increase lithium levels.

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