AIPPG 2003 Dental MCQ Answer 01

Friday, February 28, 2003

AIPPG 2003 Dental MCQ Answer 01

Posted by Vishaal at 2/28/2003 10:47:00 AM Friday, February 28, 2003

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The Correct Answer is A. Phenytoin

The adverse effects of Phenytoin are

Gum Hyperplasia
Hirsutism, acne
Hypersensiticity reactions – rashes, DLE, Lymphadenopathy, neutropaenia which requires discontinuation of therapy
Megaloblastic Anemia due to Decreased Absorbtion and Increased Excretion of Folic Acid
Granulocytopaenia and even Pancytopaenia
Osteomalacia
Hyperglycaemia due to inhibition of Insulin release
Foetal Hydantoin Syndrome

Hypoplastic Phalanges
Cleft Palate
Hare Lip
Microcephaly

Reference

Katzung, 7th Edition Pages 391
KDT 5th Edition Page 372 & 4th Edition Page 385

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