ATI Capstone Pharm Review exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

Antiemetics Medication used to treat and/or prevent nausea and vomiting Antiemetics can cause... Sedation!! So, watch out for additive effects if given with narcotics and protect patient from injury! Metoclopramide AE Extra pyramidal--notify HCP is experiencing spasms/restlessness of face or neck (ANTIEMETIC) Dolasetron, Granisetron, Ondanestron, Tropisetron Antiemetics PPI Mechanism of Action Decrease stomach acid by inhibiting gastric proton pumps that make the acid Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, "zole" PPIs; shut off the pump Zole SE very well tolerated; can cause VB12 deficiency with prolonged use "Fil" Erectile dysfunction agents -Sildenafil -Vardenafil -Tadalafil "Fil" SE HA, flushing, back pain, muscle aches, temp, vision changes "Fil" Contraindications heart problems, uncontrolled BP problems, hx of stroke Iron Antianemic Iron Patient Education (complication/intervention) 1 Can stain teeth!! --rinse mouth with after swallowing --use straw --dilute with water or juice Iron Patient Education (complication/intervention) 2 Can stain skin --use Z-track method! Iron drug interactions antacids/tetracyclines will decrease absorption of iron! Must separate by at least 2 hours! Iron when to take on empty stomach 1 hr before meals!!