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Major adverse effect of narcotics such as morphine and fentanyl
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Respiratory Depression. Respiratory rate of < 12 /minute is an immediate concern
Electrolyte imbalance that can lead to lithium toxicity
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Hyponatremia
Antidote for Magnesium Sulfate
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Calcium Gluconate
Adverse effect of Aspirin in Children
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Reye's Syndrome
Medication that turns bodily fluids reddish/orange
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Rifampin
Major adverse effects of antipsychotics such as Haloperidol
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Extrapyramidal Symptoms such as lip smacking
Adverse effects of Digoxin (Toxicity)
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Visual and GI disturbances (yellow halos and diarrhea)
Major adverse effects of TCA antidepressants such as Amitriptyline
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Anticholinergic effects: Urinary retention, constipation, dry mouth, and blurry vision. Can't see, can't shit, can't spit, & can't pee.
Major adverse effect of statins (Cholesterol Medications)
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Rhabdomyolysis (Muscle Breakdown). Monitor Patient for Muscle Weakness.
Indication for Atropine
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Symptomatic bradycardia
Side effect of Atropine
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Blurry Vision. It's an anticholinergic. Side effects: Can't pee, can't shit, can't see, & can't spit.
Adverse effect of aminoglycoside antibiotics such as Gentamicin
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Ototoxicity and Nephrotoxicity. Hearing and kidney function are a priority concern.
Adverse effects of Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic
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Kidney damage and tendon rupture (report pain/swelling in tendon areas such as heels, elbows, & knees)
Side effects of ACE inhibitors such as enalapril (the -prils)
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Cough, hyperkalemia, and angioedema (e.g., swelling of lips).
Foods that decreases iron absorption
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Foods with calcium such as milk
Foods that increases iron absorption
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Foods with vitamin C such as orange juice and tomato juice.
What is the antidote of Digoxin
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DigiFab
What is the antidote of Warfarin (Coumadin)
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Vitamin K
What is the antidote of Heparin
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Protamine Sulfate
What is the antidote of Benzodiazepines such as Lorazepam (the -pams or -lams)
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Flumazenil
What is the antidote of Tylenol (Acetaminophen)?
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Acetylcysteine
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