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bingousmle - 09-30-10 20:49
A 23-year-old woman develops cytomegalovirus (CMV) pneumonitis 5 months after a lung transplant. She developed severe side effects from ganciclovir while receiving prophylaxis. Foscarnet is prescribed for this episode. Which of the following side effects is most likely?
A. Bone marrow suppression
B. Electrolyte wasting
C. Embryotoxic
D. Lethargy and tremors
E. Hyperkalemia
bingousmle - 09-30-10 20:49
A 23-year-old woman develops cytomegalovirus (CMV) pneumonitis 5 months after a lung transplant. She developed severe side effects from ganciclovir while receiving prophylaxis. Foscarnet is prescribed for this episode. Which of the following side effects is most likely?
A. Bone marrow suppression
B. Electrolyte wasting
C. Embryotoxic
D. Lethargy and tremors
E. Hyperkalemia
The correct answer and explanation will be available after you answer.
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Re: int med is easy paperp - 10-08-10 03:38 My answer is: b.
Renal impairment most common side effect
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/foscarnet-side-effects.html
#6
Re: int med is easy babbu5508 - 10-23-10 04:11 My answer is: b.
Foscarnet is prescribed for this episode. Which of the following side effects is most likely?
B. Electrolyte wasting and nephrotoxicity very common
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Re: int med is easy sudha2015 - 03-28-11 00:28 cytomegalovirus (CMV) pneumonitis 5 months after a lung transplant. She developed severe side effects from ganciclovir while receiving prophylaxis. Foscarnet is prescribed for this episode. Which of the following side effects is most likely
B
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Re: int med is easy babbu5508 - 03-31-11 21:45 A 23-year-old woman develops cytomegalovirus (CMV) pneumonitis 5 months after a lung transplant. She developed severe side effects from ganciclovir while receiving prophylaxis. Foscarnet is prescribed for this episode. Which of the following side effects is most likely?
B. Electrolyte wasting
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