Symptoms of Adverse Reactions

Question 1

symptoms of anaphylaxis

Answer 1

rash,

Question 2

symptoms of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

Answer 2

skin rash

Question 3

symptoms of hyperkalemia

Answer 3

fatigue, muscle weakness, paresthesia, confusion, dyspnea, cardiac arrhythmias

Question 4

symptoms of adrenal insufficiency

Answer 4

hypotension, weight loss, weakness, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, lethargy, confusion, restlessness

Question 5

symptoms of superinfection

Answer 5

black furry overgrowth on tongue, vaginal itching/discharge, loose/foul-smelling stool

Question 6

symptoms of angioedema

Answer 6

swelling of face, extremities, eyes, lips, tongue; difficulty swallowing or breathing

Question 7

symptoms of nephrotoxicity

Answer 7

cloudy and/or pink urine

Question 8

symptoms of hypokalemia

Answer 8

weakness, fatigue, U wave on ECG, arrhythmias, polyuria, polydipsia

Question 9

symptoms of bleeding and hemorrhage associated with anticoagulant therapy

Answer 9

bleeding gums, nosebleed, unusual bruising, tarry/black stools, hematuria, fall in hematocrit, fall in BP, guaiac-positive stools/urine/nasogastric aspirate

Question 10

symptoms of neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Answer 10

fever, respiratory distress, tachycardia, seizures, diaphoresis, arrhythmias, hypertension or hypotension, pallor, tiredness, severe muscle stiffness, loss of bladder control

Question 11

symptoms of serotonin syndrome

Answer 11

mental changes (agitation, hallucinations or coma)

autonomic instability (tachycardia, labile BP, hyperthermia)

neuromuscular aberrations (hyperreflexia, incoordination)

GI symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)

Question 12

symptoms of dehydration

Answer 12

excessive thirst, dry skin and mucous membranes, tachycardia, increased specific gravity of urine, poor skin turgor

Question 13

symptoms of heart failure

Answer 13

peripheral edema, rales/crackles, dyspnea, wt gain, jugular venous distention

Question 14

symptoms of immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy

Answer 14

proximal muscle weakness and increased serum creatine kinase

Question 15

symptoms of hypoglycemia

Answer 15

– anxiety, restlessness, tingling in hands/feet/lips/tongue, chills, cold sweats, confusion, cool/pale skin, difficulty in concentration, drowsiness, nightmares or trouble sleeping, excessive hunger, headache, irritability, nausea, nervousness, tachycardia, tremor, weakness, unsteady gait

Question 16

symptoms of hyperglycemia

Answer 16

confusion, drowsiness, flushed/dry skin, fruit-like breath odor, rapid/deep breathing, polyuria, loss of appetite, unusual thirst