Adverse Reactions and Side Effects Flashcards
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A resident begins vomiting and reports nausea shortly after receiving a new oral medication. What is the QMAP's priority action?
Answer: Withhold future doses and document and report the reaction to the nurse
Vomiting after medication administration is an adverse reaction that must be documented and reported to the supervising nurse before further doses are given.
Which of the following best describes a side effect versus an adverse reaction?
Answer: Side effects are predictable and generally mild; adverse reactions are unintended and potentially harmful
Side effects are predictable, often mild responses to a drug, while adverse reactions are unintended and can be harmful or dangerous.
A resident taking digoxin reports seeing yellow-green halos around lights and feeling nauseated. What should the QMAP do?
Answer: Withhold the medication and immediately notify the nurse, as these are signs of digoxin toxicity
Visual disturbances and nausea are classic signs of digoxin toxicity and require immediate withholding of the dose and nurse notification.
Which skin reaction associated with sulfonamide antibiotics can be life-threatening and should be reported immediately?
Answer: Stevens-Johnson syndrome presenting as blistering skin lesions and mucosal involvement
Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a rare but life-threatening skin reaction to sulfonamides involving widespread blistering and mucosal damage.
A resident on blood thinners has unusual bruising and bleeding gums. The QMAP should:
Answer: Document and report these signs to the nurse as potential signs of excessive anticoagulation
Unusual bruising and bleeding gums in a resident on anticoagulants suggest excessive anticoagulation and must be reported to the nurse promptly.
Why is it important for a QMAP to know a resident's medication allergy history before administration?
Answer: To prevent administering a drug that could trigger a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction
Knowing allergy history prevents administration of medications that could cause life-threatening reactions in susceptible residents.