Question

1. What four instructions should a patient receive when taking prednisone?

2. What symptoms should an older patient report other than GI issues when taking aspirin?

3. What three symptoms may a patient develop if an opiate dependent patient is give Stadol for pain?

4. What are 3 main symptoms of salicylism?

5. What are 4 adverse symtoms should a patient who is taking Allopurinol for gout report to their health care provider?

Answer 1

1. The instructions should a patient receive when taking prednisone:

The patient should not undergo for any type of immunization

Don’t use in case of fungal infections,

Don’t use in case of hypersensitivity

There may be loss of appetite

2. Hemorrhagic stroke

3.constipation , dizziness and loss of appetite

4. symptoms of  salicylism include ringing of ears and abdominal pain.

5. Adverse symptoms are skin rashes, painful urination and joint pain