Safe Prescribing — Flashcards

_____ should be monitored closely in digoxin toxicity

Hint: Electrolyte

What class of prescription medications most commonly causes serotonin syndrome? _____

Serotonin syndrome may present with diaphoresis, mydriasis, hypertension & tachycardia due to _____

Severe digoxin toxicity can cause heart _____, heart failure and cardiac arrhythmias

Digibind (digoxin-specific antibody fragments) will _____ potassium levels when administered. Therefore, target levels prior to administration should be on the upper level of normal

Hint: Lower/Raise

The presentation of serotonin syndrome can be remembered by the mnemonic: _____

The management of severe/refractory serotonin syndrome involves _____

Serotonin syndrome may present with hyperthermia & hyperreflexia due to _____

Patients with TCA toxicity are at risk of neurological sequelae including _____ and coma

Which has a faster onset: _____

Hint: neuroleptic malignant syndrome VS serotonin syndrome