A patient has been using guaifenesin for a cough that accompanied a common cold. The patient calls the nurse help line and states that she thinks she is having an adverse reaction to the medication
The nurse knows that which symptoms are adverse effects of this medication? (Select all that apply.) A) Nausea
B) Rash
C) Constipation
D) Bleeding
E) Headache
A, B, E
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Adverse effects of guaifenesin are nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, and rash. Constipation and bleeding are not adverse effects of guaifenesin.
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