ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED 2023 EXAMS SECRETS: A
ROADMAP TO A+
Anaphylactic reaction
Severe allergic reaction to a medication or substance
0.9% sodium chloride
Isotonic solution used to replace fluids and maintain hydration
Diphenhydramine
Antihistamine used to treat allergic reactions
Elevate legs and feet
Positioning to improve blood flow and reduce swelling
Epinephrine
Emergency medication used to treat severe allergic reactions
Sertraline
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and anxiety
St. John's Wort
Herbal supplement that can interact with sertraline and decrease its effectiveness
Ginger root
Herbal supplement that does not interact with sertraline
Black cohosh
Herbal supplement that does not interact with sertraline
Coenzyme Q10
Supplement that does not interact with sertraline
Lisinopril
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and
heart failure
Bradycardia
Abnormally slow heart rate
Hypokalemia
Low potassium levels in the blood
Tinnitus
, Ringing in the ears
Hypotension
Low blood pressure
Heparin
Anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots
PPT (Partial Thromboplastin Time)
Blood test to monitor the effectiveness of heparin therapy
Increased pulse rate
Elevated heart rate
Incident report
Form used to document medication errors or other adverse events
Morphine
Opioid analgesic used to treat severe pain
Pruritus
Itching, often a side effect of morphine
Cough
Common side effect of morphine
Tachypnea
Rapid breathing
Digoxin
Cardiac glycoside used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation
Apical heart rate
Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart
Medication package
Container holding the medication
Wristband
Identification band worn by the client
Medication administration record
Document used to record medication administration
Acetaminophen
Fever reducer and pain reliever
ROADMAP TO A+
Anaphylactic reaction
Severe allergic reaction to a medication or substance
0.9% sodium chloride
Isotonic solution used to replace fluids and maintain hydration
Diphenhydramine
Antihistamine used to treat allergic reactions
Elevate legs and feet
Positioning to improve blood flow and reduce swelling
Epinephrine
Emergency medication used to treat severe allergic reactions
Sertraline
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and anxiety
St. John's Wort
Herbal supplement that can interact with sertraline and decrease its effectiveness
Ginger root
Herbal supplement that does not interact with sertraline
Black cohosh
Herbal supplement that does not interact with sertraline
Coenzyme Q10
Supplement that does not interact with sertraline
Lisinopril
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and
heart failure
Bradycardia
Abnormally slow heart rate
Hypokalemia
Low potassium levels in the blood
Tinnitus
, Ringing in the ears
Hypotension
Low blood pressure
Heparin
Anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots
PPT (Partial Thromboplastin Time)
Blood test to monitor the effectiveness of heparin therapy
Increased pulse rate
Elevated heart rate
Incident report
Form used to document medication errors or other adverse events
Morphine
Opioid analgesic used to treat severe pain
Pruritus
Itching, often a side effect of morphine
Cough
Common side effect of morphine
Tachypnea
Rapid breathing
Digoxin
Cardiac glycoside used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation
Apical heart rate
Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart
Medication package
Container holding the medication
Wristband
Identification band worn by the client
Medication administration record
Document used to record medication administration
Acetaminophen
Fever reducer and pain reliever
