REVIEWED 2 REVISION HANDBOOK 2026
ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS AND PATIENT
SAFETY
◉ Acetaminophen Contraindication.
Answer: Contraindication for receiving medication: chronic kidney
disease.
◉ Furosemide Weight Gain Action.
Answer: Action to take first: notify the provider of the client's weight
gain.
◉ Penicillin G Allergic Reaction Indication.
Answer: Indication of allergic reaction following injection: urticaria.
◉ Sublingual Nitroglycerin Instruction.
Answer: Instruction to include: place the tablet between your cheek
and gum to dissolve.
◉ Theophylline Understanding Statement.
, Answer: Statement indicating understanding of teaching: 'I will need
to have blood levels drawn.'
◉ Mixing Insulin First Action.
Answer: First action to take: inject air into the regular insulin vial.
◉ Subcutaneous Heparin Administration Action.
Answer: Action to take: insert the needle at least 5 cm (2 in) from
the umbilicus.
◉ Amoxicillin Allergic Reaction Finding.
Answer: Finding indicating allergic reaction: laryngeal edema.
◉ Medication Reconciliation Instruction.
Answer: Instruction for medication reconciliation: perform for a
client who is transferred to a step-down unit.
◉ Atorvastatin Laboratory Values.
Answer: Laboratory value indicating treatment effectiveness: LDL
120 mg/dL.
◉ Transcribing Medication Prescription.