The Dark Side (Effects)
Loop diuretics like furosemide can cause this electrolyte imbalance leading to muscle cramps.
Hypokalemia
This dangerous condition from excessive serotonergic activity causes mental status changes, hyperreflexia, diaphoresis, and fever.
What is serotonin syndrome?
Prednisone suppresses this body system, leading to both intended and adverse effects.
What is the immune system?
This medication class is the first-line rescue treatment for acute asthma attacks.
Short Acting Beta Agonist (SABA)
This is the preferred site of injection administration for neonates and infants.
What is the vastus lateralis site?
ACE inhibitors often cause this persistent and annoying symptom.
What is a dry cough?
Overdose of TCAs like amitriptyline can cause this life-threatening complication.
What are dysrhythmias?
Long term, high dose prednisone use can lead to this alteration in glucose management.
What is diabetes mellitus?
This anticoagulant requires monitoring of the INR to ensure therapeutic effect.
What is warfarin?
When giving eye drops, you should place them in this part of the eye to reduce systemic absorption.
What is the conjunctival sac?
Statins can cause this potentially life-threatening complication of muscle breakdown.
What is rhabdomyolysis?
Antipsychotics can cause this rare but deadly reaction characterized by rigidity, fever, and altered mental status.
What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome?
Long term prednisone use can lead to this change in bone density.
What is osteoporosis?
Nitroglycerin SL can be taken this often for angina.
What is every 5 minutes?
If a vesicant medication begins to leak into surrounding tissue during IV administration, the nurse should take this immediate action.
What is stop the infusion?
The risk of this movement disorder of the face and mouth is higher in first generation antipsychotic drugs.
What is tardive dyskinesia?
This major risk of benzodiazepine use makes them dangerous when combined with opioids or alcohol.
What is respiratory depression?
Prednisone can cause this electrolyte imbalance due to its mineralocorticoid effects, leading to weakness and cardiac irritability.
What is hypokalemia?
This category of vaccines is not considered safe for pregnant patients, neonates, or older adults.
What are live virus vaccines?
This is the maximum time window (before or after the scheduled time) in which routine medications are typically allowed to be administered in most facilities.
What is 30 minutes?
A life-threatening rash with skin sloughing, often triggered by medications like allopurinol or sulfonamides.
What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome?
Lithium levels can become toxic when this electrolyte is low, often due to dehydration.
What is sodium?
Abruptly stopping prednisone can cause this life-threatening condition characterized by profound hypotension and fatigue.
What is adrenocortical insufficiency?
This medication can can cause sudden withdrawal symptoms from opioids.
What is naloxone?
This site is preferred for lower extremity intramuscular injections in adults due to its low risk of hitting nerves or blood vessels.
What is the ventrogluteal site?