Lab Final

Question 1

Atenolol side effects

Answer 1

• Slowed heart rate
• Hypotension
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Report any signs of cardiac failure
• More serious that occurs if medicine is suddenly stopped: heart failure, heart attack -> contact ambulance

Question 2

Atenolol precautions

Answer 2

• Don’t drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how it affects you
• Don’t want to suddenly quit -> can cause rebound chest pain

Question 3

Hytrin side effects

Answer 3

• Orthostatic hypotension
• Hypotension that causes you to lose consciousness but this is rare
• Swelling
• Irregular heart beat
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Nasal congestion
• Persistent and painful erection
• Rise slowly from a sitting / lying position to prevent orthostatic hypotension
• Take at bedtime to minimize side effects
• Sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness, lightheadedness, or weakness
• Swelling, irregular heartbeat, persistent & painful erection, contact doctor immediately or go to ER

Question 4

Hytrin precautions

Answer 4

• Don’t drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how it affects you
• Don’t want to suddenly quit -> can cause rebound hypertension
• Do not drink alcohol while on this medication

Question 5

Flomax side effects

Answer 5

• Orthostatic hypotension
• Backache
• Physical weakness / lack of energy
• Dizziness Headache
• Insomnia
• Abnormal ejaculation
• Rhinitis
• Persistent and painful erection
• Rise slowly from a sitting / lying position to prevent orthostatic hypotension

Question 6

Flomax precautions

Answer 6

• Don’t drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how it affects you
• Don’t want to suddenly quit -> can cause rebound hypertension
• Hot weather and exercise may increase the effects of these drugs