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Nicotinamide can also be toxic to cells at concentrations that increase the NAD levels above normal. Individuals consuming nicotinamide at levels of 3 g/d for extended periods (3—36 months) have experienced various side effects such as heartburn, nausea, headaches, hives, fatigue, sore throat, dry hair, and tautness of the face (1). 

Influenza is an acute viral disease caused by Influenza A (sporadic, epidemic, and pandemic) or B (sporadic outbreaks) virus. Symptoms typically occur suddenly and include high fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, and malaise. Serious complications can be caused by bacterial superinfection of the respiratory tract. 

Notify the primary health care provider immediately if the following should occur fever, skin rash or other skin problems, nausea, vomiting, unusual bleeding or bruising, sore throat, or extreme fatigue. 

Mr. Garcia is receiving sulfisoxazole for a recurrent bladder infection. When keeping an outpatient dinic appointment, he tells you that he developed a fever and sore throat yesterday. Analyze the steps you would take to investigate his recent problem. Give a reason for your answers. 

Contact the primary health care provider as soon as possible if a rash, fever, sore throat, diarrhea, chills, extreme fatigue, easy bruising, ringing in the ears, difficulty hearing, or other problems occur. 

Patients receiving antiviral drugs for HIV infections may continue to develop opportunistic infectionsand other complications of HiV. The nurse monitors all patients closely for sgns of infection such as fever (even low-grade fever), malaise, sore throat, or lethargy. 

The nurse instructs patients to report any symptoms of infection such as an elevated temperature (even a slight elevation), sore throat, difficulty breathing, weakness, or lethargy. The patient must be aware of possible signs of pancreatitis (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice [yellow discoloration of the skin or eyes]) and peripheral neuritis (tingling, burning, numbness, or pain in the hands or feet). Any indication of pancreatitis or peripheral neuritis must be reported at once. 

Report any symptoms of infection (low-grade fever or sore throat) or thrombocytopenia (easy bruising or bleeding). 

Notify the primary health care provider if any of the following adverse reactions occur dyspnea, weakness, dizziness, bluish discoloration of the nailbeds, unexplained bleeding, bruising, or sore throat. 

SUCCINIMIDES. The succinimides are particularly toxic. The nurse must be alert for signs of blood dyscrasias, such as the presence of fever, sore throat, and general malaise The nurse reports any of these symptoms immediately because fatal blood dyscrasias have occurred. Routine blood tests may be performed, such as complete blood counts and differential counts. 

Notify the primary healdi care provider if any of the following occurs skin rash, bleeding, swollen or tender gums, yellowish discoloration of the skin or eyes, unexplained fever, sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising, persistent headache, malaise, or pregnancy. 

Notify the primary care provider if the following reactions occur visual disturbances, excessive drowsiness or dizziness, sore throat, fever, skin rash, pregnancy, malaise, easy bruising, epistaxis, or bleeding tendencies. 

Note that only a 1-week supply of clozapine is dispensed at a time. The drug is obtained through a special program designed to ensure the required blood monitoring. Weekly WBC laboratory tests are required. Immediately report any signs of weakness, fever, sore throat, malaise, or flu-like symptoms to the primary care provider. 

Clofibrate If gastrointestinal upset occurs, take the drug widi food. Notify the primary health care provider if chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, or sore throat occurs. 

The nurse immediately reports adverse reactions, such as skin rash, sore throat, fever, unusual bleeding, or hallucinations because the primary health care provider may want to discontinue the drug therapy. 

Notify the primary health care provider of the following adverse reactions sore throat, rash, fever, unusual bleeding, black or tarry stools, easy bruising, or confusion. 

The nurse reports any complaints of sore throat, cough, fever, malaise, sores that do not heal, or redness or irritation of the eyes in the patient taking ACTH. 

Report any symptoms of infection immediately (eg, sore throat, fever, cough, or sores that do not heal). 

MANAGING INFECTION. The nurse should report any slight rise in temperature, sore throat, or other signs of infection to the primary health care provider as soon as possible because of a possible decreased resistance to infection during glucocorticoid therapy. Nursing personnel and visitors with any type of infection or recent exposure to an infectious disease should avoid patient contact. 

Whenever possible, avoid exposure to infections. Contact the primary health care provider if minor cuts or abrasions fail to heal, persistent joint swelling or tenderness is noted, or fever, sore throat, upper respiratory infection, or other signs of infection occur. 

Bone marrow depression, anemia, blood dyscrasias, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, itching, rash, hives, tenderness and swelling of the neck, sore throat, and cough... 

The most serious adverse reaction associated with these drugs is agranulocytosis (decrease in the number of white blood cells [eg, neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils]). Reactions observed with agranulocytosis include hay fever, sore throat, skin rash, fever, or headache Other major reactions include exfoliative dermatitis, granulocytopenia, aplastic anemia, hypoprothrombinemia, and hepatitis. Minor reactions, such as nausea, vomiting, and paresthesias, also may be seen. 

Agranulocytosis is potentially the most serious adverse reaction to methimazole and propylthiouracil. The nurse notifies the primary health care provider if fever, sore throat, rash, headache, hay fever, yellow discoloration of the skin, or vomiting occurs. 

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