ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAMS SECRETS: A
ROADMAP TO A+
Digoxin
Cardiac glycoside used to treat dysrhythmias and heart failure
60
Withhold digoxin if HR is less than _____/min
-Must auscultate apical pulse for one full minute
Yellowing vision, tinnitus
_____, ______, blurred vision, anorexia, fatigue, weakness, n/v, GI effects are all signs
of digoxin toxicity
Phenytoin
Used to treat seizures
10-20
Phenytoin therapeutic range
Gingival hyperplasia
Most common side effect of phenytoin (notify dentist and use soft toothbrush)
Calcium and Vit D
Encourage clients to consume adequate amounts of _____ and _____ when taking
phenytoin
Sore throat, infection
Monitor for _____ and signs of _____ when taking carbamazepine
Blood dyscrasias, SJS
Serious side effects of carbamazepine
Grapefruit
Avoid _____ when taking carbamazepine
Methotrexate
Used in chemotherapy and rheumatoid arthritis
Fiber
Sucralfate causes constipation so educate patient to increase _____
Morphine adverse effects
, Respiratory depression, constipation, orthostatic hypotension, urinary retention
Acetazolamide
Diuretic used to decrease IOP in glaucoma patients
Sulfonamides, anaphylaxis
Don't take acetazolamide if you have cross sensitivity with _____ or risk of _____
Bone marrow depression, paresthesias
Common side effects when taking acetazolamide
Ototoxicity
Most common adverse effect when taking furosemide (watch for tinnitus, vertigo, or
hearing loss)
Potassium
Increase intake of _____ when taking furosemide (bananas)
Docusate sodium
Stool softener that works by lowering surface tension of the stool to allow water in
Senna
Stimulant laxative
Tinnitus
_____ is evidence of acute salicylate poisoning
PT and INR
Labs for warfarin
Vitamin K
Antidote for warfarin
PTT
Labs for heparin
Protamine sulfate
Antidote for heparin
Calcium gluconate
Antidote for magnesium sulfate
Flumazenil
Antidote for diazepam
Neostigmine
ROADMAP TO A+
Digoxin
Cardiac glycoside used to treat dysrhythmias and heart failure
60
Withhold digoxin if HR is less than _____/min
-Must auscultate apical pulse for one full minute
Yellowing vision, tinnitus
_____, ______, blurred vision, anorexia, fatigue, weakness, n/v, GI effects are all signs
of digoxin toxicity
Phenytoin
Used to treat seizures
10-20
Phenytoin therapeutic range
Gingival hyperplasia
Most common side effect of phenytoin (notify dentist and use soft toothbrush)
Calcium and Vit D
Encourage clients to consume adequate amounts of _____ and _____ when taking
phenytoin
Sore throat, infection
Monitor for _____ and signs of _____ when taking carbamazepine
Blood dyscrasias, SJS
Serious side effects of carbamazepine
Grapefruit
Avoid _____ when taking carbamazepine
Methotrexate
Used in chemotherapy and rheumatoid arthritis
Fiber
Sucralfate causes constipation so educate patient to increase _____
Morphine adverse effects
, Respiratory depression, constipation, orthostatic hypotension, urinary retention
Acetazolamide
Diuretic used to decrease IOP in glaucoma patients
Sulfonamides, anaphylaxis
Don't take acetazolamide if you have cross sensitivity with _____ or risk of _____
Bone marrow depression, paresthesias
Common side effects when taking acetazolamide
Ototoxicity
Most common adverse effect when taking furosemide (watch for tinnitus, vertigo, or
hearing loss)
Potassium
Increase intake of _____ when taking furosemide (bananas)
Docusate sodium
Stool softener that works by lowering surface tension of the stool to allow water in
Senna
Stimulant laxative
Tinnitus
_____ is evidence of acute salicylate poisoning
PT and INR
Labs for warfarin
Vitamin K
Antidote for warfarin
PTT
Labs for heparin
Protamine sulfate
Antidote for heparin
Calcium gluconate
Antidote for magnesium sulfate
Flumazenil
Antidote for diazepam
Neostigmine
