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ATI Pharmacology Proctored Study Guide For Exam Retake 2019
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lOMoAR cPSD|19500986 ATI Pharmacology Proctored Study Guide For Exam Retake 2019 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) 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 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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