Week Two Medications Adverse reactions and Side Effects

Question 1

activated charcoal
(Adverse reactions and side effects)

Answer 1

Gastrointestinal: Emesis
Constipation
Black stools
Diarrhea
Bowel obstruction

Question 2

atropine sulfate
(Adverse reactions and side effects)

Answer 2

Note: expected effects of anticholinergics include:
Pupillary dilation
Dry mouth/nose/skin
Urinary retention
Constipation
Cardiovascular:
Palpitations
Dysrhythmias
Neurogical:
Drowsiness
Confusion
Headache
Blurred vision

Question 3

dextrose
(Adverse reactions and side effects)

Answer 3

Neurological:
Cerebral hemorrhage
Cerebral ischemia
Other:
Warmth
Pain
Burning or phlebitis from IV infusion

Question 4

diphenhydramine hydrochloride
(Adverse reactions and side effects)

Answer 4

Note: the following can occur in children:
– Hallucinations
– Confusion
– Paradoxical CNS excitation
Cardiovascular:
– Dysrhythmias
– Palpitations
– Hypotension
Neurological:
– Seizures
– Dizziness
– Headache
– Blurred Vision
Respiratory:
– Wheezing
– Thickening of bronchial secretaions

Question 5

epinephrine
(Adverse reactions and side effects)

Answer 5

Cardiovascular:
– Dysrhythmias
– Chest pain
– Increased myocardial oxygen demand
– Palpitations
– Hypertension
Neurological:
– Nervousness
– Restlessness
– Headache
– Tremor

Question 6

glucagon
(Adverse reactions and side effects)

Answer 6

Cardiovascular:
– Hypotension
– Tachycardia
Neurological:
– Dizziness
– Headache
Other:
– Rebound hyperglycemia