KROK 1 2017 – Question 50 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
Due to prolonged taking of a drug the patient can develop osteoporosis, gastric mucosal erosions, hypokalemia, sodium and water retention, and decreased blood content of corticotropine. Specify this drug:
- A. Digoxin
- B. Prednisolone
- C. Indometacin
- D. Hydrochlorothiazide
- E. Reserpine
Hint
Look for the one drug whose chronic use explains every listed effect, including suppression of the pituitary hormone through negative feedback.
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