CMT CMT Adverse Drug Reactions and Side Effects 2

Question 1

Which signs indicate possible digoxin toxicity requiring immediate reporting?

Accepted Answer

Nausea, yellow-green visual disturbances, and irregular heartbeat

Answer

Digoxin toxicity classically presents with nausea, characteristic yellow-green visual changes, and cardiac arrhythmias due to its narrow therapeutic window.

Question 2

What is a 'black box warning' on a medication label?

Accepted Answer

The FDA's strongest warning about serious or life-threatening risks

Answer

A black box warning is the FDA's most severe safety alert, indicating the medication carries serious or potentially life-threatening risks.

Question 3

Which common side effects of opioid medications require close monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Constipation and respiratory depression

Answer

Opioids routinely cause constipation and, particularly at higher doses, can cause life-threatening respiratory depression requiring close monitoring.

Question 4

A resident develops sudden difficulty breathing, throat swelling, and low blood pressure after a new antibiotic injection. This presentation is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Anaphylaxis

Answer

The combination of respiratory distress, throat swelling, and hypotension is the classic presentation of anaphylaxis, a severe life-threatening allergic reaction.

Question 5

What information should be included when reporting an adverse drug reaction?

Accepted Answer

Resident name, medication name and dose, time given, symptoms observed, and actions taken

Answer

A complete ADR report documents the resident's name, medication details, timing, symptoms observed, and all actions taken to ensure continuity of care.

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CMT CMT Adverse Drug Reactions and Side Effects 2