Overview
In general, if a medication is given during this trimester, it has the highest risk to cause birth defects.
What is the first trimester?
This medication class is the safest with very few adverse effects.
What are penicillins?
TB medications have the potential to cause this kind of toxicity.
What is hepatotoxicity?
This is the highest priority adverse effect to monitor for in patients taking opioids.
What is respiratory depression?
This part of the nursing process is done after giving a medication.
What is evaluation?
This is the adverse effect of ciprofloxacin that can happen in older adults or those with transplants.
What is tendon rupture?
Abbreviation for HIV therapy where multiple medications are used.
What is HAART?
All NSAIDs have the risk for causing this GI related issue.
What is GI discomfort and bleeding?
This is the name for the measurement of safety versus toxicity of a medication.
What is therapeutic index?
This medication has the adverse effect of red man syndrome.
What is vancomycin?
These medications can be given before amphotericin B to prevent reactions.
What are acetaminophen and diphenhydramine?
When a patient needs a higher dose of medication to have the same effect, this is called:
What is tolerance?
Hepatotoxicity will affect this phase of pharmacokinetics.
What is metabolism?
This medication can cause dysrhythmias due to long QT syndrome.
What is erythromycin?
Name one of the medications that should not be taken with alcohol due to a disulfiram reaction.
What are cefotetan, metronidazole, sulfamethoxazole?
Along with uric acid, liver and kidney function, this lab test should also be done for those taking allopurinol.
What is CBC?
This form of medication is cheap and safe but takes longer to take effect.
What is oral?
This medication can cause peripheral neuropathy and decreased RBCs, WBCs, and platelets.
What is nitrofurantoin?
This medication can cause retinopathy and changes in eyesight.
What is chloroquine?
This medication is given in the event of an overdose of acetaminophen.
What is acetylcysteine?