Pharmacology ATI Notes Exam
Questions & Answers Rated A+
chlorpromazine action - CORRECT ANSWER-an antipsychotic drug that reduces the
symptoms of schizophrenia by blocking dopamine D2 receptors
chlorpromazine adverse effect involving involuntary movements and tremors -
CORRECT ANSWER-parkinsonism (extrapyramidal manifestation)
antidote for parkinsonism caused by chlorpromazine therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-
amantadine
zolpidem adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER-dizziness, daytime drowsiness,
confusion in older adult
alendronate indication - CORRECT ANSWER-osteoporosis
alendronate nursing implications - CORRECT ANSWER-administer medication when
client is sitting upright and in the morning before breakfast; client must maintain upright
position for 30 minutes
ergotamine indication - CORRECT ANSWER-migraine headache
ergotamine action - CORRECT ANSWER-blocks alpha-adrenergic receptors, causing
vasoconstriction of cerebral blood vessels
what analgesic should be used in a patient with peptic ulcer disease?
a. ibuprofen
b. naproxen
c. aspirin
, d. acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWER-d. acetaminophen (not an NSAID and will not
increase risk of gastrointestinal bleeding)
cromolyn sodium indication - CORRECT ANSWER-prophylactic treatment of asthma
(not a rescue medication)
cromolyn sodium action - CORRECT ANSWER-mast cell inhibitor with a slow onset
levothyroxine indication - CORRECT ANSWER-thyroid replacement hormone for
hypothyroidism
what lab values should be monitored if a client is on valproic acid (Depakote)? (select all
that apply)
a. BUN
b. PTT
c. AST
d. UA
e. ALT - CORRECT ANSWER-b. PTT
c. AST
e. ALT
(can alter coagulation and cause life-threatening hepatoxicity)
hydrochlorathiazide (HCTZ) pharmacologic class - CORRECT ANSWER-thiazide
diuretic
HCTZ action - CORRECT ANSWER-increases excretion of sodium and water by
inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the distal tubule
HCTZ nursing implications - CORRECT ANSWER-administer in morning to
prevent nocturia, monitor BP, monitor for hypokalemia
Questions & Answers Rated A+
chlorpromazine action - CORRECT ANSWER-an antipsychotic drug that reduces the
symptoms of schizophrenia by blocking dopamine D2 receptors
chlorpromazine adverse effect involving involuntary movements and tremors -
CORRECT ANSWER-parkinsonism (extrapyramidal manifestation)
antidote for parkinsonism caused by chlorpromazine therapy - CORRECT ANSWER-
amantadine
zolpidem adverse effects - CORRECT ANSWER-dizziness, daytime drowsiness,
confusion in older adult
alendronate indication - CORRECT ANSWER-osteoporosis
alendronate nursing implications - CORRECT ANSWER-administer medication when
client is sitting upright and in the morning before breakfast; client must maintain upright
position for 30 minutes
ergotamine indication - CORRECT ANSWER-migraine headache
ergotamine action - CORRECT ANSWER-blocks alpha-adrenergic receptors, causing
vasoconstriction of cerebral blood vessels
what analgesic should be used in a patient with peptic ulcer disease?
a. ibuprofen
b. naproxen
c. aspirin
, d. acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWER-d. acetaminophen (not an NSAID and will not
increase risk of gastrointestinal bleeding)
cromolyn sodium indication - CORRECT ANSWER-prophylactic treatment of asthma
(not a rescue medication)
cromolyn sodium action - CORRECT ANSWER-mast cell inhibitor with a slow onset
levothyroxine indication - CORRECT ANSWER-thyroid replacement hormone for
hypothyroidism
what lab values should be monitored if a client is on valproic acid (Depakote)? (select all
that apply)
a. BUN
b. PTT
c. AST
d. UA
e. ALT - CORRECT ANSWER-b. PTT
c. AST
e. ALT
(can alter coagulation and cause life-threatening hepatoxicity)
hydrochlorathiazide (HCTZ) pharmacologic class - CORRECT ANSWER-thiazide
diuretic
HCTZ action - CORRECT ANSWER-increases excretion of sodium and water by
inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the distal tubule
HCTZ nursing implications - CORRECT ANSWER-administer in morning to
prevent nocturia, monitor BP, monitor for hypokalemia
