Published 27 May 2009, doi:10.1136/bmj.b2078
Cite this as: BMJ 2009;338:b2078

Endgames

OnExamination Quiz

When routine prescriptions cause trouble

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This week’s quiz is on When routine prescriptions cause trouble and is taken from the OnExamination revision questions for the Pharmacy Registration examination.

A 60 year old lady presented with heartburn. She is known to have osteoporosis and has been taking alendronate for a number of years.

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

Achalasia
Calcification of lower oesophageal sphincter
Crush fracture
Ischaemic heart disease
Oesophagitis

Cite this as: BMJ 2009;338:b2078


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