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PHARMACOLOGY
Adverse Effects, Toxicity, Antidotes & Drug Levels
Question | Answer |
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Extra Pyramidal Syndrome Symptoms | Acute Dystonia, Akathisia, Parkinsonism, Tardive Dyskinesia |
Acute Dystonia symptoms | Involuntary muscle contractions/spasms of face, tongue, neck, back |
Akathisia symptoms | Restlessness |
Parkinsonism symptoms | Stooped Posture, shuffling, rigid gait, bradykinesia, tremors |
Tardive Dyskinesia symptoms | Stiff/Jerk/Uncontrollable Movements |
Thiocyanate Toxicity Symptoms | Disorientation, delirium, or psychotic behavior |
Anticholinergic Effects | Dry mouth, blurred vision, photophobia, tachycardia, constipation, urinary hesitancy ARE |
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) | Lead Pipe Rigidity, BP changes, dysrhythmias, seizures, coma, death are symptoms of |
Serotonin Syndrome | Agitation, restlessness, dilated pupils, loss of muscle control, shivering, and goosebumps are symptoms of |
Hypertensive Crisis Symptoms | Severe headache, tachycardia, hypertension, confusion, stroke, death are symptoms of |
Withdrawal Syndrome Symptoms | Dizziness, sensory disturbances, tremors, anxiety, dysphoria are symptoms of |
Cinchonism | Tinnitus, headache, nausea, vertigo, disturbed vision |
Angioedema | SOB, itching, facial swelling, dizziness |
Bruxism | Clenching/Grinding of teeth |
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome | Flu-like symptoms, with painful red or purplish rash |
Salicylate Toxicity Symptoms | tinnitus, sweating, headache, dizziness, tachycardia, agitation, hallucinations, convulsions |
Agranulocytosis | Reduced WBC count from psychotropic meds |
Rhabdomyolysis | Muscle breakdown |
Myelosuppression | Suppressed bone marrow |
Lithium Toxicity Symptoms | fine hand tremors, mild GI upset, slurred speech, muscle weakness, leads to confusion |
Opioids/Narcotics | Naloxone (Narcan) |
Warfarin | Vitamin K |
Heparin | Protamine Sulfate |
Digoxin | Digiband |
Anticholinergics | Physostigmine |
Benzodiazepines | Flumazenil (Romazicon) |
Cholinergics | Atropine (Atropen) |
Acetaminophen | Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) |
Magnesium Sulfate | Calcium Gluconate |
Iron Toxicity | Deferoxamine |
Lead Toxicity | Succimer or Calcium Disodium Edetate |
Alcohol Withdrawal | Chlordiazepoxide (Librium) |
Beta Blockers | Glucagon |
Calcium Channel Blockers | Glucagon, Insulin, or Calcium |
Aspirin | Sodium Bicarbonate |
Insulin Reactions | Glucagon |
Pyridoxine | Deferoxamine |
Tricyclic Antidepressants | Sodium Bicarbonate |
Cyanide Poisoning | Hydroxocobalamin |
DIGOXIN Drug Level | 0.5-2 ng/mL |
LITHIUM Drug Level | 0.6-1.2 mEq/L |
THEOPHYLLINE Drug Level | 10-20 mcg/dL |
DILANTIN (PHENYTOIN) Drug Level | 10-20 mg/L |
MAGNESIUM SULFATE Drug Level | 4-7 mg/dL |
GENTAMICIN Drug Level | 5-10 mcg/mL |
VALPORIC ACID Drug Level | 50-100 mcg |
PHENOBARBITAL Drug Level | 15-40 mcg/mL |