BSN 315 HESI RN Specialty Pharmacology Exam V1 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale

BSN 315 HESI RN Specialty Pharmacology Exam V1 (Latest Update 2024 / 2025) Questions & Answers | 100% Correct | Grade A - Nightingale -cillin side effect - ANSWER-Monitor platelets At risk for bleeding .-floxacin (fluoroquinolones) - ANSWER-Levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin For pneumonia and UTI *ruptured muscles- Achilles tear .-pine, -zem, -mil - ANSWER-Calcium channel blocker Amlodipine, cardizem, verapamil .-prazole (Omeprazole, Esomeprazole, Pantoprazole) - ANSWER-PPI - for ulcers Take 30min before meal Can be used as prophylaxis due to stress of surgery or inpt .(-ine / -pram) Sertraline, citalopram, Escitalopram - ANSWER-SSRI - inhibits reuptake of serotonin For depression, PTSD, anxiety .(-Pam / -Lam) Alprazolam (Xanax) Diazepam (Valium) Iorzepam (Ativan) Clonazepam (Klonopin) Prazepam (Centrex) - ANSWER-Benzos Fast acting,addictive, not for long term use. Used for anxiety, seizure, alcohol withdrawal, medical induced coma. *take at bedtime *no alcohol *dont stop abruptly Never .(-TIDINE - *to dine) Ranitidine / Famotidine - ANSWER-H2 (histamine) blocker Take 30min before "to dine" Used for GERD and ulcers .1st generation antipsychotic - ANSWER-Haloperidol (Haldol) .2nd generation antipsychotics - ANSWER-clozapine, risperidone .A common side effect of calcium channel blocker - ANSWER-Headache .Abx hard on liver - ANSWER-No Etoh .Abx NO SUN - ANSWER-Levofloxacin Doxcycycline Sulfa drugs .Abx- no food - ANSWER-Cyclines and Floxacin *take on empty stomach with full glass of water .ADHD are given stimulants (⬆️dopamine ⬆️norepinephrine) - ANSWER-Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Amphetamine mix (Adderall) Dextroamphetamine .Adverse effect of -statins - ANSWER-Angioedema, muscle weakness .ADVERSE effect of haloperidol - ANSWER-Neuroleptic malignant syndrome S/s- high fever, change in mental status, muscle rigidity, tremors *priority action: HOLD med Assess - notify HCP .Adverse effect of lansoprazole - ANSWER-HA, constipation, hematuria .Adverse effect of succinylcholine? - ANSWER-Malignant hyperthermia S/s muscle rigidity High fever .Adverse effects of Carbadoba/Levadopa - ANSWER-Hallucinations Orthostatic hypotension .Adverse reaction of H2 blockers - ANSWER-Confusion Pneumonia .Albuterol - ANSWER-Used in an acute asthma attack 2-3 doses a 20min x3 If doesn't work, notify HCP .Albuterol and salmeterol - ANSWER-beta 2 agonists .Alzheimer's disease (AD) - ANSWER-No cure Amyloid plaques Neurofibrillary tangles .Amitriptyline (Amy-trip-tyline) Imipramine - ANSWER-TCA for depression, anxiety, and DM neuropathy. Side effects: sweating, seizure. Dizziness, urinary retention and anti cholinergic effect .Antacids SCAM - ANSWER-Sodium bicarbonate -constipation Calcium bicarbonate -constipation Aluminum hydroxide - diarrhea Magnesium hydroxide -diarrhea .Antidote for ADHD meds - ANSWER-Alprazolam (Can be given for any stimulant: methamphetamine, cocaine) .Azithromycin - ANSWER-Thro-mycin Affect qt waves Hepatotoxic - monitor AST/ALT Caution with Tylenol *taken on empty stomach .Benzodiazepines Barbiturates Buspirone - ANSWER-Used for anxiety .Benzodiazepines antidote - ANSWER-Flumazenil .Beta Blockers are contraindicated in patients with... - ANSWER-HF .Birth control and -cillin/-cycline. (CCC) - ANSWER-Child care Cillin Cycline Oral contraceptive ineffective with cillin/cycline .Bupropion (Wellbutrin) - ANSWER-Antidepressant .Bupropion xl (wellbutrin) - ANSWER-Used for depression and to stop smoking Side effects- insomnia, HA, weight loss *do not crush .Buspar (buspirone) - ANSWER-Used for anxiety Takes a long time to take effect Not addictive No sedation .Can a patient take selegeline (MAOI) with carbadoba/levadoba? - ANSWER-Yes, taken in conjunction ⬆️ efficacy .Can you give dronabinil to an AIDS pt? - ANSWER-Yes, stimulates appetite for anorexia .Carbamazepine - ANSWER-Used for bipolar, seizure, trigeminal neuralgia *use alternate bc Can cause leukopenia (⬇️wbc)=infection .Carisoprodol (Soma) - ANSWER-Muscle relaxers .Cephalosporin cause.. - ANSWER-Cdiff .Clozapine (Clozaril) Olanzapine Quetiapine - ANSWER-Antipsychotics for bipolar disorder Effective in acute mania *hematologic monitoring required- causes agranulocytosis *weight gain .Common regimen for h. Pylori? - ANSWER-Lansoprazole Clarithromycin Or amoxicillin .Contraindications and adverse reaction of metoclopramide? - ANSWER-Contraindicated in pt with ulcers Adverse reaction: dyskinesia .Contraindications in the use of anti cholinergics - ANSWER-Not for patients with glaucoma, bowel obstruction, BPH, pt with fluid retention