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J.Felder Adverse Common Reactions
semester 2
45
Nursing
Professional
01/14/2015

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Term
Bronchospasm
Dyspnea
Feeling of fullness in throat
Cough
Wheezing
Definition
Hypersensitivity: Anaphylactoid Respiratory
Term
Extremly low blood pressure
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Syncope (fainting)
Cardiac arrest
Definition
Hypersensitivity: Anaphylactoid Cardiovascular
Term
Urticaria
Angioedema
Pruritus
Sweating
Definition
Hypersensitivity: Anaphylactoid integumentary
Term
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Definition
Hypersensitivity: Anaphylactoid Gastrointestinal
Term
Fever
Cough
Muscle pain
Headache
Photosensitivity
Followed by
Lesions on the skin and mucous membranes which begin as a wheal on the face, neck, and extremities
Definition
Hypersensitivity: Steven Johnson syndrome
Term
Seen with Vancomycin
Definition
Hypersensitivity: Red Man/Red neck syndrome
Term
Bacterial or fungal overgrowth because normal Flora is destroyed
Definition
Super infection
Term
Fungal overgrowth because normal Flora is destroyed
Definition
Super Infection: Candida
Term
Characterized by white patches on the mucous membrane of the mouth, a black furry tongue, cold sores and/or canker sores, vaginal discharge with itching, diarrhea, fever, anorexia and/or malaise
Definition
Super Infection: Candida
Term
Bacterial overgrowth because normal Flora is destroyed
Definition
Super Infection: Pseudomembranous Colitis
Term
Caused by Clostridium Difficle. Characterized by diarrhea with blood, pus and mucous
Definition
Super Infection: Pseudomembranous Colitis
Term
Results in blood dyscrasia. (Abnormal condition of the blood). Can be the result of the destruction of blood cells or the depression of bone marrow
Definition
Hematopoietic/Hematologic
Term
Purpura
Petechiae
Melena
Eccymosis
Hematuria
Epistaxis
Definition
Hematopoietic/Hematologic

Thrombocytopenia (decreased platelet count)
Term
Sore throat
Fever
Chills
Malaise
Lesions of the mouth
Definition
Hematopoietic/Hematologic

Leukopenia
Term
Pale
Weakness
Dyspnea
Anorexia
Fever
Headache
Definition
Hematopoietic/Hematologic

Anemia
Term
N&V
Anorexia to bleeding
Definition
Irritation
Term
Abdominal pain
Melena
Distention
Diarrhea
Definition
Small bowel ulceration
Term
Decrease frequency
Hard stools
Definition
Constipation
Term
Inflammation of the oral mucosa
Definition
Stomatitis
Term
Inflammation and ulceration of the esophagus
Definition
Esophageal Ulceration
Term
Gastrotoxicity
Definition
GI Tract
Term
Neurotoxicity
Definition
Central Nervous System
Term
Headache
Tremors
Nervousness
Insomnia
Muscle twitching
Convulsions
Tachypnea
Definition
CNS stimulation
Term
Dizziness
Vertigo
Drowsiness
Muscle weakness
Decrease heart rate
Decrease LOC
Apnea
Definition
CNS Depression
Term
Tingling
Numbness
Burning in the extremities
Definition
Paresthesia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Term
Tinnitus
Buzzing
Ringing in the ear
Dizziness
Vertigo
Definition
Ototoxicity
Term
Inflammation of the optic nerve
Can cause blurred vision and loss of balance
Definition
Optic Neuritis
Term
Involuntary muscle movements
Definition
Extrapyramidal (EPS)
Term
Nephrotoxicity
Definition
Kidney
Term
Proteinuria
Hematuria
Increase B/P
Increase BUN
Increase creatinine
Decreased urinary output
Definition
Nephrotoxicity
Term
Crystals form in the kidneys. Can lead to obstruction and decrease function
Definition
Crystaluria
Term
Death of kidney cells
Definition
Tubular Necrosis
Term
Hepatotoxicity
Definition
Liver
Term
N&V
Diarrhea
Clay colored stoll
dark urine
Jaundice (seen first in the sclea then on the skin)
Pruritus
Definition
Hepatotoxicity
Term
Aspartate Aminotransferase
Definition
AST (Hepatotoxicity)
Term
Alanine Aminotransferase
Definition
ALT (Hepatotoxicity)
Term
Gamma glutamyl transferase
Definition
GGT (Hepatotoxicity)
Term
Lactic dehydrogenase
Definition
LDH (Hepatotoxicity)
Term
Alkaline phosphatase
Definition
ALP (Hepatotoxicity)
Term
Neuromuscular Blocking
Definition
Muscular
Term
Muscle weakness
Disturbed gait
Decrease bowel function
Paralytic ileus
Respiratory distress (mild to severe)
Definition
Muscular
Term
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
Arrhythmias
Increase BP
Decrease BP
Definition
Cardiotoxicity
Term
Glucose -6- phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency

Clients with this genetic predisposition can develop hemolysis (destruction of the RBC) when they take certain medications.
Definition
Genetic
Term
Exposure of to the sun causes red, swollen, dark, peeling skin and scaring
Definition
Photosensitivity
Term
Breakdown or slowing of epidermal tissue, peeling skin, discomfort and pain
Definition
Topical Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS)
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