Medications/Side Effects/ Teaching

Question 1

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Answer 1

Assess pulse for full minute, if <60 hold dose. Check digitalis and potassium levels

Question 2

Aluminum Hydroxide (Amphojel)

Answer 2

Tx of GERD and kidney stones. WOF constipation

Question 3

Hydroxyzine (Vistaril)

Answer 3

Tx of Anxiety and itching WOF: dry mouth

Question 4

Midazolam (Versed)

Answer 4

given for conscious sedation. Watch out for WOF: respiratory depression and hypotension.

Question 5

Amiodarone (Cordarone)

Answer 5

WOF: diaphoresis, SOB, lethargy. Take missed dose any time in the day or to skip it entirely. DO NOT take double dose.

Question 6

Warfarin (coumadin)

Answer 6

WOF for s/s of bleeding, diarrhea, fever, or rash. Stress importance of complying with prescribed dosage and follow-up appointments.

Question 7

Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

Answer 7

Tx of ADHD. Assess for heart related side-effects and report immediately. Child may need drug holiday because stunts growth

Question 8

Dopamine

Answer 8

Tx of Hypotension, shock, and low cardiac output. Monitor ECG for arrhythmias and blood pressure

Question 9

Rifampicin

Answer 9

causes red-orange tears and urine

Question 10

Ethambutol

Answer 10

causes problems with vision and liver

Question 11

Isoniazid

Answer 11

can cause peripheral neuritis, take B6 to counter