NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Chloramphenicol can lead to which condition?

Gray syndrome
Blue syndrome
Green syndrome
Red syndrome

The correct answer is: Gray syndrome

Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic medication that can be used to treat serious bacterial infections. However, it is known to have potential side effects, including a condition called "gray syndrome". This happens when there is an accumulation of chloramphenicol in the body, leading to toxic levels that can cause symptoms such as abdominal distention, pallor, gray skin color, weak muscle tone, and hypotension. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as there is no established "blue syndrome", "green syndrome", or "red syndrome" associated with the use of chloramphenicol. It is important to closely monitor patients who are prescribed chloramphenicol, especially newborns and infants, to prevent the development of gray syndrome.