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ATI Pharm Proctored Exam Study Guide
multidimensional care 3 (Rasmussen University)
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Pharm ATI Information: List of Drugs to review/study
Note
• LEARN HOW TO GROUP DRUGS BY THEIR SPELLING (Specifically the
ending of the word)
o Rationale: This will better help associate the drug to the potential adverse
effect or therapeutic effect of the drug EVEN IF YOU NEVER SEEN THAT
DRUG BEFORE
o Examples:
§ “pril”
• ACE Inhibitors
• Ex. Captopril
§ “Sartans”
• ARBS Drug class
• Ex. Losartan
§ “Statin”
• Cholesterol and Lipid-Lowering (HMG-CoA Reductase
Inhibitors) Drug Class
• Ex. Atorvastatin, Lovastatin
§ “olol”
• Beta-Blocker Class
• Ex. Metoprolol, Atenolol, Propranolol
§ “ine”
• Typically drugs with Anticholinergic effects (ex. Dry mouth,
blurred vision, dry eyes, constipation, urinary retention, etc.)
§ “mycin”
• Aminoglycosides class of Antibiotics
• Ex. Gentamicin (Garamycin), Neomycin, Streptomycin
§ “Tron”
• Common Classes of Antiemetics – Serotonin Antagonists
• Ex. Ondansetron
§ “Fil”
• Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Agents
• Ex. Sildenafil, Vardenafil, Tadalafil
• “Fil” the Penis
• STUDY AND KNOW ANTIBIOTICS!!!!
o Isoniazid
§ Take on an empty stomach to improve absorption of medication
§ Used to treat TB
o Imipenem
§ Possible for seizures to occur with this medication (notify provider
immediately if noticed)
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o Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)
§ Used to treat and prevent Urinary Treat Infections
• STUDY AND KNOW INSULIN
o Regular Insulin used to Treat DKA
• STUY AND KNOW DIURETICS!!!
• Noticed Several Hypothyroidism and administration of Levothyroxine Questions
While studying
• Salicylism = Aspirin Toxicity
o Tinnitus = manifestation of Aspirin Toxicity
• Note: St. John’s wort increases the client risk for Serotonin Syndrome
o Drugs Not compatible with St. John’s Wort
§ Anticonvulsants (such as Phenytoin and Valproic Acid)
§ Barbiturates (such as Phenobarbital and Amobarbital)
• CNS depressants commonly used for Anesthesia and
Treatment of Seizures
§ Antidepressants (SSRI, MAOIs, etc.)
§ Allergy Drugs (Antihistamines)
§ Digoxin
• Typical/Notable Adverse Effects for Steroid Medications
o Hyperglycemia
o Fluid retention
o Hypokalemia
o GI Irritation
o Bleeding Tendencies
o Osteoporosis (which includes fractures as well)
o Adrenal Atrophy
o Muscle Wasting
o Cushing’s Syndrome
§ Weight Gain
§ Stretch Marks (Striae)
§ Thinning, fragile skin that bruise easily
§ Slow wound healing
§ Hirsutism (in women)
§ Irregular Menstrual Periods (in women)
§ Severe fatigue
§ Muscle Weakness
• Long-term use of Steroid Medication
o Anger/Aggression
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o Paranoia
o Heart Attack
o Delusions
o Stroke
o Kidney Failure
• Simvastatin
o Adverse effects
§ Muscle Injury (which can progress to myositis)
o Nursing Consideration
§ Client should report any unusual onset of muscle pain or tenderness
to the provider immediately
• Short-Acting Beta2-Agonist (Bronchodilator Drug); Seen Several Times While
Studying
o Indication of Bronchodilator
§ Quick relief of symptoms during asthma attack
§ Prevent asthma symptoms before exercise
§ Reverses Bronchospasms
o Action of Bronchodilator
§ Binds to receptors in the lungs, resulting in relaxation of bronchial
smooth muscles
• Propylthiouracil (Anti-thyroid agent)
o Treatment of patients with Hyperthyroidism
o used for treatment of Graves’ Disease
• Heparin
o understanding how and where Heparin is administered
• Ranitidine (H2-Antagonist)
o Adverse effects
§ Confusion (most frequent CNS adverse effect)
§ Headache, Dizziness, Drowsiness, and Hallucinations (less frequent CNS
adverse effects)
o Nursing Intervention
§ Educate patient to monitor and report yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Rationale: this drug can be hepatotoxic and cause jaundice
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ATI Pharm Proctored Exam Study Guide
multidimensional care 3 (Rasmussen University)
Studocu is not sponsored or endorsed by any college or university
Downloaded by Victor Muia ()
, lOMoARcPSD|22689903
Pharm ATI Information: List of Drugs to review/study
Note
• LEARN HOW TO GROUP DRUGS BY THEIR SPELLING (Specifically the
ending of the word)
o Rationale: This will better help associate the drug to the potential adverse
effect or therapeutic effect of the drug EVEN IF YOU NEVER SEEN THAT
DRUG BEFORE
o Examples:
§ “pril”
• ACE Inhibitors
• Ex. Captopril
§ “Sartans”
• ARBS Drug class
• Ex. Losartan
§ “Statin”
• Cholesterol and Lipid-Lowering (HMG-CoA Reductase
Inhibitors) Drug Class
• Ex. Atorvastatin, Lovastatin
§ “olol”
• Beta-Blocker Class
• Ex. Metoprolol, Atenolol, Propranolol
§ “ine”
• Typically drugs with Anticholinergic effects (ex. Dry mouth,
blurred vision, dry eyes, constipation, urinary retention, etc.)
§ “mycin”
• Aminoglycosides class of Antibiotics
• Ex. Gentamicin (Garamycin), Neomycin, Streptomycin
§ “Tron”
• Common Classes of Antiemetics – Serotonin Antagonists
• Ex. Ondansetron
§ “Fil”
• Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Agents
• Ex. Sildenafil, Vardenafil, Tadalafil
• “Fil” the Penis
• STUDY AND KNOW ANTIBIOTICS!!!!
o Isoniazid
§ Take on an empty stomach to improve absorption of medication
§ Used to treat TB
o Imipenem
§ Possible for seizures to occur with this medication (notify provider
immediately if noticed)
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o Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)
§ Used to treat and prevent Urinary Treat Infections
• STUDY AND KNOW INSULIN
o Regular Insulin used to Treat DKA
• STUY AND KNOW DIURETICS!!!
• Noticed Several Hypothyroidism and administration of Levothyroxine Questions
While studying
• Salicylism = Aspirin Toxicity
o Tinnitus = manifestation of Aspirin Toxicity
• Note: St. John’s wort increases the client risk for Serotonin Syndrome
o Drugs Not compatible with St. John’s Wort
§ Anticonvulsants (such as Phenytoin and Valproic Acid)
§ Barbiturates (such as Phenobarbital and Amobarbital)
• CNS depressants commonly used for Anesthesia and
Treatment of Seizures
§ Antidepressants (SSRI, MAOIs, etc.)
§ Allergy Drugs (Antihistamines)
§ Digoxin
• Typical/Notable Adverse Effects for Steroid Medications
o Hyperglycemia
o Fluid retention
o Hypokalemia
o GI Irritation
o Bleeding Tendencies
o Osteoporosis (which includes fractures as well)
o Adrenal Atrophy
o Muscle Wasting
o Cushing’s Syndrome
§ Weight Gain
§ Stretch Marks (Striae)
§ Thinning, fragile skin that bruise easily
§ Slow wound healing
§ Hirsutism (in women)
§ Irregular Menstrual Periods (in women)
§ Severe fatigue
§ Muscle Weakness
• Long-term use of Steroid Medication
o Anger/Aggression
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o Paranoia
o Heart Attack
o Delusions
o Stroke
o Kidney Failure
• Simvastatin
o Adverse effects
§ Muscle Injury (which can progress to myositis)
o Nursing Consideration
§ Client should report any unusual onset of muscle pain or tenderness
to the provider immediately
• Short-Acting Beta2-Agonist (Bronchodilator Drug); Seen Several Times While
Studying
o Indication of Bronchodilator
§ Quick relief of symptoms during asthma attack
§ Prevent asthma symptoms before exercise
§ Reverses Bronchospasms
o Action of Bronchodilator
§ Binds to receptors in the lungs, resulting in relaxation of bronchial
smooth muscles
• Propylthiouracil (Anti-thyroid agent)
o Treatment of patients with Hyperthyroidism
o used for treatment of Graves’ Disease
• Heparin
o understanding how and where Heparin is administered
• Ranitidine (H2-Antagonist)
o Adverse effects
§ Confusion (most frequent CNS adverse effect)
§ Headache, Dizziness, Drowsiness, and Hallucinations (less frequent CNS
adverse effects)
o Nursing Intervention
§ Educate patient to monitor and report yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Rationale: this drug can be hepatotoxic and cause jaundice
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