Medication II

Question 1

ACE INHIBITORS AND ARBs

Answer 1

Dizziness
Cough
Low blood pressure
Kidneys and K+ levels should be monitoreed

Question 2

Antiarrhythmics

Answer 2

Depends on the class of drugs.

Channel Blockers can cause headaches, and
ANKLE SWELLING

Amiodarone can increase sensitivity to sunlight and affect eyesight.

It may be important TO MONITOR THYROID FUNCTION.

AVOID GRAPEFRUIT

Question 3

Antiplatelet Medication

Answer 3

Stomach pain, headache, dizziness and breathing difficulties.

Side effects more severe inpatients with asthma and allergies. Take with food.

Question 4

Aspirin

Answer 4

Stomach upset, headaches, and drowsiness

An allergic reaction could cause breathing difficulties

Other severe side effects include blood in the stool or coughing blood

Take with food to reduce risk of upset stomach

Question 5

Beta Blockers

Answer 5

Dizziness

Fatigue

Dry Mouth

Slow HR

Weight gain

Cold hands and feet

May reduce side effects if taken with food

Question 6

Thronbolytics

Answer 6

Bleeding

Abnormal heart beat

New clotting

Question 7

Anticoagulant

Answer 7

Bleeding

Vomiting or coughing blood

Blood in stool

Headaches and dizziness

Do not take w/ aspirin unless directed by physician

Question 8

Diuretics

Answer 8

Frequent urination

Dehydration

Blurred vision

Fatigue

Rash

Loss of appetite

MONITOR BLOOD PRESSURE AND KIDNEY FUNCTION

Question 9

Vasodilators

Answer 9

Headaches

Nausea and Dizziness (esp. older people)

DO NOT DRINK GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

MAY INTERACT NEGATIVELY W/ cold medicine