A client has been prescribed phenobarbital (Luminal). What are the side effects of phenobarbital (Luminal)?(Select all that apply.)
1. Hypertension
2. Vitamin deficiencies
3. Drowsiness
4. Tachycardia
5. Bradycardia
2, 3
Rationale 1: Hypertension is not caused by this medication.
Rationale 2: Common side effects of phenobarbital include vitamin deficiencies.
Rationale 3: Common side effects of phenobarbital include drowsiness.
Rationale 4: Tachycardia is not caused by this medication.
Rationale 5: Bradycardia is not a side effect caused by this medication.
Global Rationale: Common side effects of phenobarbital include vitamin deficiencies and drowsiness. Hypertension, bradycardia, and tachycardia are not side effects of phenobarbital (Luminal).
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