NABP Exam NAPLEX Topic 4 Question 85 Discussion

Actual exam question for NABP's NAPLEX exam

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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Terrilyn

15 days ago

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

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Arthur

17 days ago

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

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Moon

17 days ago

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

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Helene

18 days ago

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

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