Anti-Infectives
This antibiotic class is associated with tendon rupture and patients should avoid strenuous exercise while taking it.
Fluoroquinolones (Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin)
These two vaccines are LIVE vaccines and contraindicated during pregnancy.
MMR and Varicella
This medication may harmlessly discolor sweat and urine brown/dark.
Carbidopa/Levodopa
The antidote for acetaminophen toxicity is this medication.
Acetylcysteine
Patients taking tetracyclines should remain upright for this amount of time after taking the medication.
30 minutes
This antibiotic class can cause tooth discoloration and is contraindicated in pregnancy.
Tetracyclines
This vaccine is recommended yearly and the intranasal version should not be given during pregnancy.
Influenza vaccine
This anti-seizure medication is associated with gingival hyperplasia.
Phenytoin
A nurse should hold opioid medications if respirations are below this number.
12/min
This vitamin decreases the effectiveness of Carbidopa/Levodopa.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
A patient taking this antibiotic should increase fluids to prevent crystalluria and hyperkalemia.
Sulfonamides (TMP-SMX)
This vaccine is especially recommended for healthcare workers and is contraindicated with yeast allergy.
Hepatitis B vaccine
A nurse should monitor liver function and amylase levels for this anti-seizure medication.
Valproic Acid
Black, tarry stools in a patient taking NSAIDs may indicate this complication.
GI bleeding
Patients taking NSAIDs should avoid this substance to reduce GI bleeding risk.
Alcohol
This antibiotic class has cross-sensitivity with penicillin allergies in about 10% of patients.
Cephalosporins
This vaccine requires boosters every 10 years.
Tdap/Td (Tetanus)
Mood changes and suicidal ideation are priority concerns with this medication.
Levetiracetam
This opioid reversal medication may require repeat dosing because its duration is shorter than opioids.
Naloxone
This seizure medication should NEVER be stopped abruptly due to rebound seizure risk.
Phenytoin (also acceptable: Phenobarbital)
A patient taking this medication reports severe diarrhea and abdominal pain. The nurse suspects this serious complication.
Pseudomembranous colitis
A patient over age 50 would most likely receive this vaccine to prevent shingles.
Shingrix (Herpes Zoster vaccine
This medication restores balance between dopamine and acetylcholine in Parkinson’s disease.
Benztropine
This is the MOST dangerous complication of opioid agonists.
Respiratory depression
A patient taking opioids should increase these three things to prevent constipation.
Fiber, fluids, and exercise