A patient who is taking nicardipine (Cardene) develops skin lesions, itching, fever, and achy joints. What is the nurse's best first action?
a. Hold the drug and notify the prescriber.
b. Document the finding as expected with this drug.
c. Administer a dose of oral diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
d. Apply a thin coat of hydrocortisone ointment to the lesions.
A
An adverse effect of calcium channel blocker drugs is Stevens-Johnson syndrome (erythema multiforme), a skin disorder from an allergic reaction. It causes damage to blood vessels of the skin. Symptoms include many different types of skin lesions, itching, fever, joint aching, and generally feeling ill.
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