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Toxic Effects
Toxic Effects
Toxic Effects
membranes
-interventions - frequent mouth care
Drug-Induced Tissue and Organ Damage
SUPERINFECTIONS - destruction of the body's normal flora
*Assessment - fever, diarrhea, vaginal discharge
*Interventions - supportive care (mouth and skin care),
administer antifungal medications, may need to stop drug
responsible for the infection
BLOOD DYSCRASIA - bone marrow suppression (worst reaction
you can have, you can die)(no white cells)
*Assessment - fever, chills, weakness
*Interventions - monitor blood counts, protective isolation
Toxicity
*Liver
Assessment - fever, nausea, jaundice, change in color of urine or
stool, elevated liver enzymes
Interventions - discontinue medication
*Kindney
Assessment - change in urinary pattern, elevated BUN and
creatinine
Intervention - notify physician, may need to stop medication or
decrease the dosage
Poisoning
occurs when an overdose of a drug damages multiple body
systems, damage to multiple systems can lead to a fatal reaction
Altered Glucose Metabolism
hypoglycemia:
*Assessment Finding - low serum blood glucose level
*Intervention - restore glucose to the body
hyperglycemia:
*Assessment Finding - high serum glucose level
*Intervention - administer medications to decrease glucose level
(insulin)
Electrolyte Imbalance
hypokalemia:
*Assessment Finding - decrease in serum potassium levels
*Interventions - replace serum potassium (IV or supplement)
and monitor serum levels of potassium
hyperkalemia:
*Assessment Finding - increase in serum potassium level