ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exams
with verified questions and answers
-afil
- ANSWER-Erectile dysfunction
s/s: headache, heartburn, diarrhea, flushing, nosebleeds, parathesias, changes in color
vision
Contradicted in clients taking nitrates, anticoags, anti HTN
Common meds- sildenafil (viagra)
-arin
- ANSWER-Anticoagulant
inhibit clotting factors (warfarin = factors VII, IX, X)
TX: evolving stroke, pulmonary embolism, massive deep vein thrombosis, cardiac cath,
MI, DIC
S/S: hemorrhage, heparin induced thrombocytopenia, toxicity/overdose
Common meds- warfarin (coumadin) {admin once daily, avoid NSAIDs & aspirin},
enoxaparin (lovenox)
-ase
- ANSWER-Thrombolytic
dissolves clots
TX: acute MI, DVT, massive PE, ischemic stroke
S/S: serious bleeding risks from recent wounds, puncture sites, weakened vessels,
hypotension
,NI: Must take 4-6 hrs of onset
Common meds- alteplase (activase, tPA)
-asone, -solone
- onide
Pred-
Cort-
- ANSWER-Corticosteroid
prevent inflammatory response
S/S: Hyperglycemia, peptic ulcer, fluid retention (increased appetite), withdrawal
symptoms, euphoria, insomnia, psychotic behavior
NI: admin w/ meals, DO NOT take with NSAIDS, teach DO NOT stop abruptly
Common meds- prednisone (deltasone), betamethasone (celestone), hydrocortisone
sodium succinate (Solu-cortef), Methylprednisolone sodium succinate (solu-medrol),
fluticasone propionate (advair, flovent)
-azine
- setron
- ANSWER-Antiemtic
reduce N & V
S/S: drowsiness, anticholenergic effects, restlessness, tardive dyskinesia, EPS
NI: monitor VS
Common meds- promethazine (phenergan), metaoclopramide (reglan), ondansertron
(zofran)
-cillin
- ANSWER-Penicillin
TX: pneumonia, upper respiratory infections, septicemia, endocarditis, rheumatic fever,
GYN infections
,NI: hypersensitivity w/ poss. anaphylaxis
-cycline,
-floxacin
- ANSWER-Antibiotic
-dipine
- ANSWER-Ca+ channel blocker
Slows movement of calcium into smooth muscle= arterial dilation & decreased BP
Tx: angina, HTN (verapamil & diltiazem may be used for AFIB, A flutter, SVT
S/S: Constipation, reflex tachycardia, peripheral edema, toxicity
Common meds- nifedipine (procardia), verapamil, diltiazem
-gliptin
-glitazone
- ANSWER-Diabetes Mellitus
-ide
- ANSWER-Oral hypoglycemic
Used in conjunction with diet & exercise; type II
NI: teach s/s of hypoglycemia, HbA1C
metformin (glucophage): withhold 48 hrs before/after test w/ contrast
-iprazole
-apine
-idone
- ANSWER-Second Generation Antipsychotic (SGA)
, -mycin
- ANSWER-Aminoglycoside
(Antimicrobials)
TX: pneumonia, meningitis, septicemia
NI: high risk for ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, monitor creatinine & BUN
Common meds- gentamicin sulfate (garamycin) therapeutic range: 4-12mcg/dL
-olol
- ANSWER-Beta Blocker
inhibit stimulation of receptor sites= decreased cardiac excitability, CO, myocaridal O2
demand, lower BP by decreasing release of renin in the kidney
TX: HTN, angina, tachydysryhmias, HF, MI
S/S: Bradycardia, Bradypena, Bronchospasms, decreased BP
NI: Monitor DM for hypoglycemia
Common meds- metropolol, labetalol, propanolol
-pam, -lam
- ANSWER-Benzodiazipines
TX: Sedative-hypnotics for sleep, Adjuncts to anesthesia to induce relaxation and
amnesia (procedural memory loss), To reduce anxiety (anxiolytic), Panic disorders, To
treat or prevent seizures, For alcohol withdrawal, Muscle relaxant
-phylline,
-terol
- ANSWER-Bronchodilator
S/S: tachcardia, palpitations, tremors
Common meds- albeuterol
with verified questions and answers
-afil
- ANSWER-Erectile dysfunction
s/s: headache, heartburn, diarrhea, flushing, nosebleeds, parathesias, changes in color
vision
Contradicted in clients taking nitrates, anticoags, anti HTN
Common meds- sildenafil (viagra)
-arin
- ANSWER-Anticoagulant
inhibit clotting factors (warfarin = factors VII, IX, X)
TX: evolving stroke, pulmonary embolism, massive deep vein thrombosis, cardiac cath,
MI, DIC
S/S: hemorrhage, heparin induced thrombocytopenia, toxicity/overdose
Common meds- warfarin (coumadin) {admin once daily, avoid NSAIDs & aspirin},
enoxaparin (lovenox)
-ase
- ANSWER-Thrombolytic
dissolves clots
TX: acute MI, DVT, massive PE, ischemic stroke
S/S: serious bleeding risks from recent wounds, puncture sites, weakened vessels,
hypotension
,NI: Must take 4-6 hrs of onset
Common meds- alteplase (activase, tPA)
-asone, -solone
- onide
Pred-
Cort-
- ANSWER-Corticosteroid
prevent inflammatory response
S/S: Hyperglycemia, peptic ulcer, fluid retention (increased appetite), withdrawal
symptoms, euphoria, insomnia, psychotic behavior
NI: admin w/ meals, DO NOT take with NSAIDS, teach DO NOT stop abruptly
Common meds- prednisone (deltasone), betamethasone (celestone), hydrocortisone
sodium succinate (Solu-cortef), Methylprednisolone sodium succinate (solu-medrol),
fluticasone propionate (advair, flovent)
-azine
- setron
- ANSWER-Antiemtic
reduce N & V
S/S: drowsiness, anticholenergic effects, restlessness, tardive dyskinesia, EPS
NI: monitor VS
Common meds- promethazine (phenergan), metaoclopramide (reglan), ondansertron
(zofran)
-cillin
- ANSWER-Penicillin
TX: pneumonia, upper respiratory infections, septicemia, endocarditis, rheumatic fever,
GYN infections
,NI: hypersensitivity w/ poss. anaphylaxis
-cycline,
-floxacin
- ANSWER-Antibiotic
-dipine
- ANSWER-Ca+ channel blocker
Slows movement of calcium into smooth muscle= arterial dilation & decreased BP
Tx: angina, HTN (verapamil & diltiazem may be used for AFIB, A flutter, SVT
S/S: Constipation, reflex tachycardia, peripheral edema, toxicity
Common meds- nifedipine (procardia), verapamil, diltiazem
-gliptin
-glitazone
- ANSWER-Diabetes Mellitus
-ide
- ANSWER-Oral hypoglycemic
Used in conjunction with diet & exercise; type II
NI: teach s/s of hypoglycemia, HbA1C
metformin (glucophage): withhold 48 hrs before/after test w/ contrast
-iprazole
-apine
-idone
- ANSWER-Second Generation Antipsychotic (SGA)
, -mycin
- ANSWER-Aminoglycoside
(Antimicrobials)
TX: pneumonia, meningitis, septicemia
NI: high risk for ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, monitor creatinine & BUN
Common meds- gentamicin sulfate (garamycin) therapeutic range: 4-12mcg/dL
-olol
- ANSWER-Beta Blocker
inhibit stimulation of receptor sites= decreased cardiac excitability, CO, myocaridal O2
demand, lower BP by decreasing release of renin in the kidney
TX: HTN, angina, tachydysryhmias, HF, MI
S/S: Bradycardia, Bradypena, Bronchospasms, decreased BP
NI: Monitor DM for hypoglycemia
Common meds- metropolol, labetalol, propanolol
-pam, -lam
- ANSWER-Benzodiazipines
TX: Sedative-hypnotics for sleep, Adjuncts to anesthesia to induce relaxation and
amnesia (procedural memory loss), To reduce anxiety (anxiolytic), Panic disorders, To
treat or prevent seizures, For alcohol withdrawal, Muscle relaxant
-phylline,
-terol
- ANSWER-Bronchodilator
S/S: tachcardia, palpitations, tremors
Common meds- albeuterol
