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QuestionChoice
The symptoms this patient is describing is not likely to be a result of hydroxychloroquine. The dyspepsia and dysphagia described is more likely to be down to alendronic acid. Hydroxychloroquine can cause retinopathy or rashes, but dysphagia is not a known side effect of this medication.
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e
Hydroxychloroquine
QuestionChoice
Phenytoin would not cause the symptoms this patient is experiencing. The dyspepsia and dysphagia described is more likely to be a consequence of alendronic acid, a bisphosphonate.
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c
Phenytoin
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Amiodarone is a medication that can be used to treat atrial fibrillation. It would not cause the symptoms this patient is experiencing. However, amiodarone can cause hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, as well as corneal deposits and liver failure.
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Amiodarone
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The symptoms this patient is describing is not likely to be a result of ramipril. The dyspepsia and dysphagia described is more likely to be a consequence of alendronic acid, a bisphosphonate.
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Ramipril
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Alendronic acid is an example of a bisphosphonate. Bisphosphonates can cause oesophagitis, oesophageal ulcers, dysphagia and dyspepsia. To reduce the risk of these side effects, there are guidelines surrounding these medications, including taking the tablets on an empty stomach and sitting upright for 30 minutes after taking these medications.
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Alendronic acid
Concept
Chapter
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Side effect of bisphosphonates
Topic
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Rheumatology
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A 30-year-old female attends the GP with a 11-day history of dysphagia. On further questioning, she also describes having a burning sensation in her chest.

Which of the following medications is the most likely cause of her symptoms?
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