Week One Medications Adverse Reactions and Side Effects

Question 1

albuterol
(Adverse Reactions and Side Effects)

Answer 1

Cardiovascular:
Dysrhythmias
(especially those caused by digitalis)
Neurological:
– Headache
– Tremors
– Nervousness
– Dizziness

Question 2

aspirin
(Adverse reactions and side effects)

Answer 2

Respiratory:
Bronchospasm/wheezing in allergic patients
Gastrointestinal:
– GI bleeding
– Epigastric Distress
– Heartburn
Other:
– Anaphylaxis
– Reye Syndrome

Question 3

epinephrine
(Adverse reactions and side effects)

Answer 3

Cardiovascular:
– dysrhythias
– chest pain
– increased myocardial oxygen demand
– palpitations
– hypertension
Neurological:
– Nervousness
– restlessness
– headache
– tremor

Question 4

naloxone hydrochloride
(Adverse reactions and side effects)

Answer 4

Cardiovascular:
– hypertension/hypotension with rapid
administration
– dysrhythmias
Neurological:
– Restlessness
– Seizures
– withdrawal symptoms in opioid-
dependent patients
Respiratory:
– dyspnea
– pulmonary edema
Other:
– diaphoresis

Question 5

nitroglycerin
(Adverse reactions and side effects)

Answer 5

Cardiovascular:
– reflex tachycardia
– syncope
– hypotension
Neurological:
– Headache
– dizziness
– weakness
– muscle twitching
Other:
– diaphoresis
– dry mouth

Question 6

glucose, oral
(Adverse reactions and side effects)

Answer 6

none

Question 7

oxygen
(Adverse reactions and side effects)

Answer 7

none