KROK 1 2007 – Question 42 · KROK (Medicine) · Pharmacology
Continuous taking of a drug can result in osteoporosis, erosion of stomach mucous membrane, hypokaliemia, retention of sodium and water, reduced content of corticotropin in blood. Name this drug:
- A. Reserpine
- B. Prednisolone
- C. Digoxin
- D. Indometacin
- E. Hydrochlorothiazide
Hint
Reduced corticotropin points to negative feedback from an adrenal-type hormone; think about which drug class mimics it and also causes bone loss and gastric ulcers.
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