Chapter 3: Toxic effects of drugs Flashcards
1
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Drug incompatibility
A
Two drugs might negate each other, or form crystals in an IV.
2
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Antagonistic effect
A
Overdose situation
3
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Drug-laboratory interactions
A
Some drugs may elevate levels that show up on lab test results, such as kidney or liver enzymes.
4
Q
Dermatological reactions
A
Hives, rashes, blisters.
5
Q
Superinfections
A
Infections caused by being on drugs (example: antibiotics cause yeast infections)
6
Q
Blood dyscrasia
A
Blood levels affected by drugs.
7
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Electrolyte imbalance
A
May cause the kidneys to excrete more or have the opposite effect.
8
Q
Teratogenicity
A
Negatively affecting a fetus.
