Contraindications

Question 1

Antimalarials absolute contraindication

Answer 1

Hypersensitivity is the only absolute contraindication

Question 2

Rifampin is contraindicated in pregnancy

Answer 2

T

Question 3

PUVA absolute and relative CI

Answer 3

Absolute 
Pemphigus and pemphigoid
LE
xeroderma pigmentosum
Idiosyncratic rxn to psoralen 
lactation 

Relative pregnancy
Photosensitising meds and sensitivity
Hx exposure to ionizing radiation or arsenic
Hx or fam hx melanoma
Hx skin ca
Severe cardiac liver or renal dz
Very young age

Question 4

Cyclophosphamide CI

Answer 4

Absolute
Drug allergy
Depressed bone marrow function 
Lactation 
Pregnancy
Previous hx of bladder ca 

Relative
Active infections
Impaired renal function
Seizure disorder

Question 5

Pregnancy is contraindicated in use of anti metabolites

Answer 5

False