Side effects of medication types

Question 1

What are common side effects of Antipsychotics?

Answer 1

a.) Dystonia
b.) Sexual Interest (DOWN)
c.) Abnormal Menstrual Cycles
d.) Enlargement of breasts
e.) Increased risk of diabetes
f.) Weight Gain

Question 2

MAOIs (phenelzine, Selegiline, Tranylcypromine) side effects?

Answer 2

a.) Serotonin Syndrome (REALLY HIGH SEROTONIN LEVELS)

Question 3

Common side effects of Loop diuretics?

Answer 3

Low electrolytes
Dehydration
Dizziness
Syncope
Postural Hypotension
Hyperuricemia

Question 4

Alpha blockers side effects?

Answer 4

a.) Low blood pressure
b.) Dizziness
c.) headache
d.) pounding heartbeat
e.) weakness
f.) Nausea
g.) Weight Gain
h.) Decreases in LDL cholesterol

Question 5

Side effects of vasodilators?

Answer 5

a.) lightheadedness
b.) Dizziness
c.) Low blood pressure
d.) Flushing

Question 6

Loop diuretics side effects?

Answer 6

a.) Frequent urination
b.) Electrolyte abnormalities
c.) Fatigue or weakness
d.) Dizziness, Lightheadedness
e.) Dehydration

Question 7

Side effects of calcium channel blockers?

Answer 7

Dizziness
Flushing
Headache
Edema
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Constipation

Question 8

Common Ace inhibitor side effects?

Answer 8

Cough
Low blood pressure
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Hyperkalemia