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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?

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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.


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Terrilyn
1 days ago
I think D) Amiodarone should also be avoided as it can interact with lithium.
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Arthur
2 days ago
Hmm, I remember learning that Furosemide can increase lithium levels, so I'm going with B.
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Moon
3 days ago
I agree with Helene, Naproxen can lead to lithium toxicity.
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Helene
4 days ago
C) Naproxen should be avoided because it can increase lithium levels.
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