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ATI Pharm Proctored
Exam Study Guide 2025
latest and reliable
)
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
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¥ 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 3 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. John9s wort increases the client risk for Serotonin Syndrome o
Drugs Not compatible with St. John9s 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.)
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§ 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 Cushing9s 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 Graves9 Disease
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¥ 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
¥ Captopril (ACE Inhibitor Class) 3 Drug used to control blood pressure o
Adverse Effect
§ Cough (MUST KNOW), Chest pain, heart failure,
§ Orthostatic Hypotension
§ Dizziness
§ Hyperkalemia, Arrhythmias
§ Neutropenia (serious adverse effect deriving from a sore throat)
o Nursing Intervention
§ Educate patient to notify physician if they develop a sore throat
¥ Rationale: Sore throat can indicate neutropenia
¥ Atenolol o Adverse
Effect
§ Hypotension
o Nursing Intervention
§ Assess/obtain patient9s blood pressure
¥ Metoclopramide o
Indication
§ Type of Gastrointestinal Stimulants
§ These drugs stimulate parasympathetic activity or make the GI tissues
more sensitive to parasympathetic activity o Action
§ Reduces nausea and vomiting by increasing gastric motility and promoting
gastric emptying
O
Adverse Effects
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Lomoarcpsd|26582732
ATI Pharm Proctored
Exam Study Guide 2025
latest and reliable
)
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
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¥ 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 3 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. John9s wort increases the client risk for Serotonin Syndrome o
Drugs Not compatible with St. John9s 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.)
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§ 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 Cushing9s 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 Graves9 Disease
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¥ 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
¥ Captopril (ACE Inhibitor Class) 3 Drug used to control blood pressure o
Adverse Effect
§ Cough (MUST KNOW), Chest pain, heart failure,
§ Orthostatic Hypotension
§ Dizziness
§ Hyperkalemia, Arrhythmias
§ Neutropenia (serious adverse effect deriving from a sore throat)
o Nursing Intervention
§ Educate patient to notify physician if they develop a sore throat
¥ Rationale: Sore throat can indicate neutropenia
¥ Atenolol o Adverse
Effect
§ Hypotension
o Nursing Intervention
§ Assess/obtain patient9s blood pressure
¥ Metoclopramide o
Indication
§ Type of Gastrointestinal Stimulants
§ These drugs stimulate parasympathetic activity or make the GI tissues
more sensitive to parasympathetic activity o Action
§ Reduces nausea and vomiting by increasing gastric motility and promoting
gastric emptying
O
Adverse Effects
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