Neurological complications, such as
Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) hand tremors, occur in about 50% of
clients taking cyclosporine.
Antidiarrheal agent that should be used
Loperamide (Imodium) with caution in clients taking high
dosages of aspirin for arthritis.
Administering the dose with a snack
Albuterol (Proventil) tablets
helps alleviate nausea as a side effect.
Hypokalemia places the client at great-
Digoxin for supraventricular tachycardia est risk for dysrhythmias unresponsive to
drug therapy.
Prothrombin time (PT/INR) should be
Warfarin therapy
monitored regularly for clients with PE.
Tachycardia and chest pain are adverse
Thyroid replacement hormone toxicity
effects indicating toxicity.
Sublingual nitroglycerin for anginal at- Desired effect achieved when the client
tack states chest pain is relieved.
Apply at least 4 hours prior to departure
Scopolamine patch (Transderm Scop)
to prevent motion sickness.
Apply continuous cardiac monitoring pri-
Adenosine (Adenocard) or to administration as it is used to re-
store normal sinus rhythm.
Desired effect achieved when blood
Clonidine (Catapres) via transdermal
pressure decreases from 180/120 to
patch
140/70.
When headache occurs, administer the
Isosorbide dinitrate (Imdur) dose in-
60 mg dose and a PRN dose of aceta-
crease
minophen.
A nitrate that causes vasodilation, often
Imdur leading to headaches controlled with ac-
etaminophen until tolerance develops.
Medications like propranolol that can
Beta-adrenergic blockers cause serious adverse effects such as
wheezing, hypotension, and AV block.
Naloxone (Narcan) 1/4