Which of the following is the drug of choice for mild to moderate hypertension in pregnancy?

#CHRONIC_DISEASES 
Which of the following is the drug of choice for mild to moderate hypertension in pregnancy?

A. Lisinopril
B. Hydralazine 
C. Methyldopa 
D. Atenolol

Answer: C

Option C✔
Methyldopa is a drug of first choice for control of mild to moderate hypertension in pregnancy and is the most widely prescribed antihypertensive for this indication in several countries. The wide use of this drug in pregnancy reflects the fact that it has the best documented maternal and fetal safety record, including favourable long term paediatric follow-up data.

Which of the following drugs used in the management of JIA has been linked with Reye's syndrome?

#CHRONIC_DISEASES 
Which of the following drugs used in the management of JIA has been linked with Reye's syndrome?

A. Ibuprofen 
B. Naproxen
C. Prednisone
D. Aspirin

Answer: D

Aspirin use or meds containing Aspirin are associated with Reye's syndrome which leads to liver dysfunctions that increase ammonia levels in the blood and increase Intracranial pressure which manifests as brain dysfunction.

Avoid aspirin in children recovering from Flu etc.

High yield medical cases #1- #4

1.

#CHRONIC_DISEASES
Which of the following drugs used in the management of JIA has been linked with Reye's syndrome?

A. Ibuprofen
B. Naproxen
C. Prednisone
D. Aspirin

2.#CHRONIC_DISEASES 

This medication is indicated in the management of frequent and severe pain in which of the following medical conditions?

A. Osteoarthritis
B. Sickle cell disease 
C. Rheumatoid arthritis 
D. Peptic ulcer disease

3.#CHRONIC_DISEASES 

Which of the following is the drug of choice for mild to moderate hypertension in pregnancy?

A. Lisinopril
B. Hydralazine 
C. Methyldopa 
D. Atenolol

4.#CHRONIC_DISEASES 

Which of the following is a specific advantage of this drug?

A. Lactic acidosis
B. Metallic taste
C. Weight reduction 
D. GI flatulence