TEST BANK FOR PRIMARY CARE 6TH EDITION BY BUTTARO
Chapter 45: Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions Buttaro: Primary Care: A Collaborative Practice, 6th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A patient is taking a sulfonamide antibiotic and develops a rash that begins peeling. Which
type of rash is suspected? a. Erythema multiforme b. Stevens-Johnson c. Urticaria d. Wheal and flare ANS: B
The Stevens-Johnson syndrome rash typically peels in sheets. Erythema multiforme, urticaria, and wheal and flare rashes do not peel. MULTIPLE RESPONSE 1. Which medication classifications are associated with increasing the risk of developing acute
generalized exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP) (Select all that apply.) a. Cephalosporins b. Calcium channel blockers c. Aminopenicillins d. Tuberculostatic agents e. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
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ANS: B, C, E
AGEP is triggered by calcium channel blockers, aminopenicillins, an NSAIDS. Exanthematous drug eruptions are associated with cephalosporins, and tuberculostatic agents.
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