QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Amiodarone may cause hyper or hypothyroidism, but it is more likely to cause hypothyroidism than hyperthyroidism.
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a
Hyperthyroidism
QuestionChoice
Amiodarone use may cause a slate-grey appearance to the skin.
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d
Green discolouration of the skin
QuestionChoice
Amiodarone can cause pneumonitis which can develop into pulmonary fibrosis, a restrictive lung pathology.
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e
Pneumonia
QuestionChoice
Amiodarone may cause hypotension in acute settings due to vasodilation.
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c
Hypertension
QuestionChoice
Amiodarone does not contribute to the development of obstructive lung diseases such as asthma.
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b
Asthma
Concept
Chapter
2693
3695
Side effects of amiodarone
Topic
133
Endocrinology
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A 44-year-old male has been started on amiodarone for ventricular tachycardia.

Which of the following is a side effect of amiodarone therapy?
a