Side Effects

Question 1

Acetaminophen

Answer 1

Rare

Question 2

Activated charcoal

Answer 2

N/V, constipation, abdominal cramping

Question 3

Adenosine

Answer 3

Cp, sob, diaphoresis, palpitations, lightheadedness, headache

Question 4

Albuterol sulfate

Answer 4

Palpitations, anxiety, tremulousness, headache, dizzy, tachycardia

Question 5

Amiodarone

Answer 5

Hypotension, bradycardia, prolonged pr, qrs, QT

Question 6

Amyl nitrite

Answer 6

Hypotension, headache, dizziness, weakness, flushing, tachycardia

Question 7

Atropine

Answer 7

Blurred vision, dry mouth, dilated pupils, confusion

Question 8

Aspirin

Answer 8

GI bleed, N/V

Question 9

Calcium

Answer 9

Extravasation causes necrosis, separate IV from sodium bicarb

Question 10

Dextrose

Answer 10

Venous irritation, tissue injury

Question 11

Diazepam

Answer 11

Hypotension, sedation, amnesia, respiratory depression, N/V

Question 12

Diltiazem

Answer 12

Dizziness, headache, hypotension, N/V

Question 13

Diphenhydramine

Answer 13

Drowsiness, dizziness, sedation, dry mouth

Question 14

Dopamine

Answer 14

Palpitations, anxiety, tremulousness, headache, dizziness, hypertension, can worsen cardiac ischemia, reflex bradycardia

Question 15

Droperidol

Answer 15

QT prolongation, hypotension, tachycardia

Question 16

Duodote

Answer 16

None

Question 17

Epinephrine

Answer 17

Palpitations, anxiety, tremulousness, headache, dizziness, hypertension, can worsen cardiac ischemia

Question 18

Fentanyl

Answer 18

Cramps, chest wall rigidity, respiratory depression, N/V

Question 19

Glucagon

Answer 19

Tachycardia, headache, N/V

Question 20

Haloperidol

Answer 20

Extrapyramidal reactions, insomnia, restlessness, dry mouth, hypotension, tachycardia

Question 21

Hydroxocobalamin

Answer 21

Chromaturia, red skin, rash, hypertension, nausea, headache

Question 22

Hydromorphone

Answer 22

Cramps, respiratory depression, N/V

Question 23

Ibuprofen

Answer 23

GI bleed, allergic reaction, N/V

Question 24

Ipratropium

Answer 24

Palpitations, tremors, dry mouth, dilated pupils, confusion, cough

Question 25

Lidocaine

Answer 25

Drowsiness, slurred speech, confusion, seizure, hypotension, tachycardia, bradycardia

Question 26

Lorazepam

Answer 26

Hypertension, sedation, amnesia, respiratory depression, N/V

Question 27

Magnesium

Answer 27

Flushing, sweating, bradycardia, respiratory depression, hypothermia, hypertension

Question 28

Methylprednisolone

Answer 28

GI bleed, bgl increase

Question 29

Metoclopramide

Answer 29

Restlessness, extrapyramidal symptoms, sedation, increased GI motility

Question 30

Midazolam

Answer 30

Hypotension, sedation, amnesia, respiratory depression, N/V

Question 31

Morphine

Answer 31

Hypotension, syncope, tachycardia, bradycardia, apnea, respiratory depression, N/V

Question 32

Naloxone

Answer 32

Fever, chills, diarrhea, opiate withdrawal, N/V

Question 33

Nitroglycerin

Answer 33

Headache, dizziness, weakness, tachycardia, hypotension

Question 34

Nitrous oxide

Answer 34

Dizziness, hallucinations, AMS, N/V

Question 35

Ondansetron

Answer 35

Dizziness, lightheaded

Question 36

Oral glucose

Answer 36

N/A

Question 37

Oxygen

Answer 37

N/A

Question 38

Oxytocin

Answer 38

Anaphylaxis, arrhythmias

Question 39

Phenylephrine

Answer 39

Palpitations, anxiety, tremulousness, headache, dizziness, can worsen cardiac ischemia, reflex bradycardia

Question 40

Promethazine

Answer 40

drowsiness, dizziness, sedation, dry mouth, extrapyramidal reactions

Question 41

Racemic epinephrine

Answer 41

Palpitations, anxiety, tremulousness, headache, dizziness, tachycardia

Question 42

Sodium bicarbonate

Answer 42

Metabolic alkalosis, paradoxical intracellular acidosis, sodium bolus can lead to volume overload

Question 43

Thiamine

Answer 43

Hypotension, anxiety, diaphoresis, N/V