Side Effects
The common oral side effect of phenytoin
What is gingival hyperplasia?
Take on an empty stomach with a full glass of water, remain upright for at least 30 minutes
What is patient teaching for alendronate (Fosamax)?
Levodopa/carbidopa suddenly stops working or works intermittently
What is the on-off phenomenon?
The first action when a patient taking an interferon beta-1 reports they are depressed
What is assess for the risk of suicide?
Three months
When should methotrexate be discontinued before a planned pregnancy?
Serious anticholinergic side effects
What happens when anticholinergic drugs are combined for an older adult patient?
Patient precautions while taking cyclobenzaprine
What is avoid driving, hazardous activities, and other CNS depressants?
A drug that may improve the symptoms of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease
What is memantine?
Maintain ventilation, correct hypoglycemia, prepare lorazepam 4 mg IV push
What is the emergency treatment for status epilepticus?
Acetylcysteine
What is the antidote for an overdose of acetaminophen?
Headache, orthostatic hypotension, first-dose effect, sexual dysfunction
What are the side effects of tamsulosin (Flowmax) an alpha antagonist/blocker?
The desired effect of ophthalmic atropine, causing sensitivity to light
What is mydriasis or dilation of pupils?
The length of time it takes levodopa/carbidopa to become fully effective
What is months?
When raloxifene must be discontinued before a planned surgery
What is three days or 72 hours?
Myasthenia gravis symptoms
What is muscle weakness, difficulty walking, and difficulty speaking or swallowing?
The side effects of metoprolol that cause the medication to be held
What are bradycardia and hypotension?
Patient teaching to manage the flu-like side effects of interferon beta-1a
What is take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for the common symptoms in early therapy?
The common side effects of clonidine in Parkinson's patients
What is drowsiness, xerostomia or dry mouth, and rebound hypertension?
The description of a severe anticholinergic reaction
What is: dry as a desert, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter, hot as a hare, red as a beet?
Myelosuppression and hepatotoxicity
What negative body effects of interferon beta can be monitored with blood tests?
The two most serious side effects of sumatriptan
What is coronary vasospasm and teratogenesis?
The side effects of colchicine that a patient should report immediately to their provider
What are GI symptoms, bruising and bleeding, and muscle pain?
The highest risk side effects of donepezil
What are bradycardia and bronchoconstriction?
SLUDGE and the Killer Bs
What is the acronym for a cholinergic crisis? Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Diaphoresis/Diarrhea, GI cramping, Emesis, Bradycardia, Bronchospasm, Bronchorrhea
50%
What is the precentage of patients who experience fewer migraine headaches with topiramate?