VATI PHARM, PHARMACOLOGY 2019 ATI, RN VATI
PHARMACOLOGY 2019, PHARMACOLOGY ATI PROCTORED
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Antipsychotics: First-generation (conventional) - CORRECT ANSWERS Chlorpromazine,
Haloperidol
TONS of side effects-will only list important ones
Extrapyramidal side effects: Acute dystonia- spasms of tongue, neck, face, or back;
Parkinsonism- rigidity, shuffling gait, drooling, tremors; akathisia- unable to sit or stand still;
tardive dyskinesia - involuntary movement of tongue and face
EPS effects may be able to be treated with anticholinergic medication if the patient does not
have anticholinergic side effects.
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: sudden high grade fever, dysrhythmias, muscle rigidity
There is a long lasting injection for non-compliant patients.
Antipsychotics: second and third generation (atypical) - CORRECT ANSWERS
Risperidone and Clozapine - most important
Often first line in treating schizophrenia
Treats negative and positive symptoms
Side effects: diabetes mellitus, weight gain, hypercholesterolemia, orthostatic hypotension,
anticholinergic effects
Do not take with alcohol.
IM every two weeks available for those who are not compliant
Central Nervous system stimulants - CORRECT ANSWERS Methylphenidate and
Amphetamine mixture
Treats ADHD and Conduct disorder
Can cause insomnia, decreased appetite, weight loss, and growth suppression
Do not give at night. Give immediately before or after a meal. Monitor weight.
,VATI PHARM, PHARMACOLOGY 2019 ATI, RN VATI
PHARMACOLOGY 2019, PHARMACOLOGY ATI PROCTORED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Medications to support withdrawal from alcohol - CORRECT ANSWERS
Benzodiazepines:
Chlordiazepoxide, lorazepam, diazepam
First line treatment of alcohol withdrawal
Keeps vitals within expected limits, decreases risk of seizures
Clonidine and Propranolol depress autonomic response and decrease vitals
Carbamazepine Further decreases risk of seizure
Disulfiram - CORRECT ANSWERS Daily oral medication to sustain abstinence of alcohol;
type of aversion therapy
Causes nausea, vomiting, sweating, palpitations, and hypotension if alcohol is consumed
Naltrexone - CORRECT ANSWERS Suppresses the craving and pleasurable effects of
alcohol.
Can have monthly IM injection
Acamprosate - CORRECT ANSWERS Decreases unpleasant effects resulting from
abstinence like dysphoria, anxiety, restlessness
Medications to support withdrawal/abstinence from opiods - CORRECT ANSWERS
Methadone Substitution
Slow weening process
Methadone substitution is an oral opioid agonist that replaces the opioid to which the client
has a physical dependence
,VATI PHARM, PHARMACOLOGY 2019 ATI, RN VATI
PHARMACOLOGY 2019, PHARMACOLOGY ATI PROCTORED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS
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It prevents abstinence syndrome and removes the need for the client to obtain illegal
substances.
Used for withdrawal and long term maintenance.
Withdrawal/abstinence from nicotine - CORRECT ANSWERS Bupropion
Nicotie gum, patch, or nasal spray
Varenicline: a nicotine receptor agonist. Reduces cravings as well as withdrawal effects.
Depression and suicidal effects can occur.
Cholinesterase inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWERS Neostigmine, Physostigmine,
Edrophonium (dx MG)
Prevents the enzyme cholinesterase from inactivating acetylcholine thereby increasing the
amount of ACh available.
Treats myasthenia gravis and parkinson's
Reversal for neuromuscular blocking agents
Excessive muscarinic stimulation: increased GI motility, diaphoresis, increased salivation,
bradycardia, and urinary urgency (too moist)
Cholinergic crisis: give atropine!
Atropine reverses this!
Levodopa/Carbidopa - CORRECT ANSWERS Giving together to increase dopamine
Used for parkinson's
Decreases tremors and muscle rigidity
Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the CNS and carbidopa prevents the breakdown of
levodopa
, VATI PHARM, PHARMACOLOGY 2019 ATI, RN VATI
PHARMACOLOGY 2019, PHARMACOLOGY ATI PROCTORED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS
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Side effects: quite a few: nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dyskinesia, orthostatic hypotension,
darkening of urine and sweat, possible psychosis
High protein meals decreases effectiveness.
Benztropine - CORRECT ANSWERS Decreases Acetylcholine
Used for Parkinson's, helps with muscle rigidity and tremors
Side effects relate to too little acetylcholine which means we will have anticholinergic side
effects
Teach to chew gum, wear sun glasses, increase fiber and fluids
Antiepileptics - CORRECT ANSWERS Phenytoin, Carbmazepine, Valproic acid,
lamotrigine
Phenytoin: Side effects: gingival hyperplasia!, diplopia, stigmas, rash, ataxia, hypotension
Closely monitor plasma levels! Narrow range! Range is 10-20 mcg/mL
Decreases effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent - CORRECT ANSWERS Succinycholine and Pancuronium
Blocks acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction resulting in muscle relaxation and
hypotension. They do not cross the blood brain barrier, so complete paralysis is achieved
without loss of consciousness or decreased pain sensation. Used in anesthesia.
Side effects: respiratory depression, prolonged apnea, muscle pain, and malignant
hyperthermia (MH)
MH: muscle rigidity with increased temperature. Need to give oxygen at 100%, initiate cooling
measures and administer dantrolene.
PHARMACOLOGY 2019, PHARMACOLOGY ATI PROCTORED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS
LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 BEST SOLUTION GRADED
TO SCORE A+ FOR PASS
Antipsychotics: First-generation (conventional) - CORRECT ANSWERS Chlorpromazine,
Haloperidol
TONS of side effects-will only list important ones
Extrapyramidal side effects: Acute dystonia- spasms of tongue, neck, face, or back;
Parkinsonism- rigidity, shuffling gait, drooling, tremors; akathisia- unable to sit or stand still;
tardive dyskinesia - involuntary movement of tongue and face
EPS effects may be able to be treated with anticholinergic medication if the patient does not
have anticholinergic side effects.
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: sudden high grade fever, dysrhythmias, muscle rigidity
There is a long lasting injection for non-compliant patients.
Antipsychotics: second and third generation (atypical) - CORRECT ANSWERS
Risperidone and Clozapine - most important
Often first line in treating schizophrenia
Treats negative and positive symptoms
Side effects: diabetes mellitus, weight gain, hypercholesterolemia, orthostatic hypotension,
anticholinergic effects
Do not take with alcohol.
IM every two weeks available for those who are not compliant
Central Nervous system stimulants - CORRECT ANSWERS Methylphenidate and
Amphetamine mixture
Treats ADHD and Conduct disorder
Can cause insomnia, decreased appetite, weight loss, and growth suppression
Do not give at night. Give immediately before or after a meal. Monitor weight.
,VATI PHARM, PHARMACOLOGY 2019 ATI, RN VATI
PHARMACOLOGY 2019, PHARMACOLOGY ATI PROCTORED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS
LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 BEST SOLUTION GRADED
TO SCORE A+ FOR PASS
Medications to support withdrawal from alcohol - CORRECT ANSWERS
Benzodiazepines:
Chlordiazepoxide, lorazepam, diazepam
First line treatment of alcohol withdrawal
Keeps vitals within expected limits, decreases risk of seizures
Clonidine and Propranolol depress autonomic response and decrease vitals
Carbamazepine Further decreases risk of seizure
Disulfiram - CORRECT ANSWERS Daily oral medication to sustain abstinence of alcohol;
type of aversion therapy
Causes nausea, vomiting, sweating, palpitations, and hypotension if alcohol is consumed
Naltrexone - CORRECT ANSWERS Suppresses the craving and pleasurable effects of
alcohol.
Can have monthly IM injection
Acamprosate - CORRECT ANSWERS Decreases unpleasant effects resulting from
abstinence like dysphoria, anxiety, restlessness
Medications to support withdrawal/abstinence from opiods - CORRECT ANSWERS
Methadone Substitution
Slow weening process
Methadone substitution is an oral opioid agonist that replaces the opioid to which the client
has a physical dependence
,VATI PHARM, PHARMACOLOGY 2019 ATI, RN VATI
PHARMACOLOGY 2019, PHARMACOLOGY ATI PROCTORED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS
LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 BEST SOLUTION GRADED
TO SCORE A+ FOR PASS
It prevents abstinence syndrome and removes the need for the client to obtain illegal
substances.
Used for withdrawal and long term maintenance.
Withdrawal/abstinence from nicotine - CORRECT ANSWERS Bupropion
Nicotie gum, patch, or nasal spray
Varenicline: a nicotine receptor agonist. Reduces cravings as well as withdrawal effects.
Depression and suicidal effects can occur.
Cholinesterase inhibitors - CORRECT ANSWERS Neostigmine, Physostigmine,
Edrophonium (dx MG)
Prevents the enzyme cholinesterase from inactivating acetylcholine thereby increasing the
amount of ACh available.
Treats myasthenia gravis and parkinson's
Reversal for neuromuscular blocking agents
Excessive muscarinic stimulation: increased GI motility, diaphoresis, increased salivation,
bradycardia, and urinary urgency (too moist)
Cholinergic crisis: give atropine!
Atropine reverses this!
Levodopa/Carbidopa - CORRECT ANSWERS Giving together to increase dopamine
Used for parkinson's
Decreases tremors and muscle rigidity
Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the CNS and carbidopa prevents the breakdown of
levodopa
, VATI PHARM, PHARMACOLOGY 2019 ATI, RN VATI
PHARMACOLOGY 2019, PHARMACOLOGY ATI PROCTORED
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE VERIFIED ANSWERS
LATEST DOWNLOADED 2025/2026 BEST SOLUTION GRADED
TO SCORE A+ FOR PASS
Side effects: quite a few: nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, dyskinesia, orthostatic hypotension,
darkening of urine and sweat, possible psychosis
High protein meals decreases effectiveness.
Benztropine - CORRECT ANSWERS Decreases Acetylcholine
Used for Parkinson's, helps with muscle rigidity and tremors
Side effects relate to too little acetylcholine which means we will have anticholinergic side
effects
Teach to chew gum, wear sun glasses, increase fiber and fluids
Antiepileptics - CORRECT ANSWERS Phenytoin, Carbmazepine, Valproic acid,
lamotrigine
Phenytoin: Side effects: gingival hyperplasia!, diplopia, stigmas, rash, ataxia, hypotension
Closely monitor plasma levels! Narrow range! Range is 10-20 mcg/mL
Decreases effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent - CORRECT ANSWERS Succinycholine and Pancuronium
Blocks acetylcholine at the neuromuscular junction resulting in muscle relaxation and
hypotension. They do not cross the blood brain barrier, so complete paralysis is achieved
without loss of consciousness or decreased pain sensation. Used in anesthesia.
Side effects: respiratory depression, prolonged apnea, muscle pain, and malignant
hyperthermia (MH)
MH: muscle rigidity with increased temperature. Need to give oxygen at 100%, initiate cooling
measures and administer dantrolene.
