Check your knowledge on possible drug-alcohol interactions by matching the drug and condition being treated in the left column to the reaction in the right column

Question

Multiple items in left column, may match reactions in right column. Some items in the right column may not match any drugs in the left column.

Drug Condition Possible Drug Interactions
being treated:
1. chloral hydrate Insomnia a. Reduced therapeutic effectiveness
2. antihypertensives High blood pressure b. Various cancers Increased risk of liver damage
3. diuretics High blood pressure c. Epileptic Seizures
4. antibiotics Bacterial infections d. Increased risk of liver damage
5. nitroglycerin Angina Pain e. Excessive sedation that can be fatal; irregular heartbeat;
6. methotrexate Various cancers f. Intense flushing; severe headache; vomiting; heart palpitations; could be fatal
7. acetaminophen Pain g. Excessive sedation; reduced driving and machine-operating skills
8. insulin Diabetes h. Severe decrease in blood pressure; intense flushing; headache; dizziness on rising
9. disulfiram (Antabuse) Alcoholic drinking i. Excessive low blood sugar; nausea; flushing
10. glutethimide (Doriden) Insomnia j. Exaggeration of blood pressure–lowering effect; dizziness on rising

Answer 1

1. *e
2. *j
3. *j
4. *a
5. *h
6. *b
7. *d
8. *i
9. *f
10. *g