ATI Pharmacology Questions with correct answers

Conversion Correct Answer - 1 mg = 1,000 mcg 1 g = 1,000 mg 1 kg = 1,000 g 1 oz = 30 mL 1 L = 1,00mL 1 tsp = 5mL 1 tbsp = 15 mL 1 tbsp = 3 tsp 1 kg = 2.2 lb 1 gr = 60 mg Alprazolam Diazepam Lorazepam Barbiturate anxiolytics Correct Answer - Therapeutic: GAD and panic disorder Dynamics: enhances the inhibitory effects of GABA AE: CNS depression, anteroretrograde amnesia, toxicity, paradoxical response, withdrawal effects CP: pregnancy, respiratory depression and glaucoma DI: CNS depressants, grapefruit juice, high-fat meals ANTIDOTE: FLUMAZENIL Buspirone Nonbarbiturate anxiolytic Correct Answer - Therapeutics: panic disorders, social anxiety disorder, OCD, PTSD, GAD Dynamics: binds to serotonin and dopamine receptors AE: dizziness, nausea, h/aa agitation, constipation, suicideal ideation CP: pregnancy category B, use with MAOIs DI: Erythromycin, ketoconazole, St. John's wort, and grapefruit juice increase effects Paroxetine, Sertraline, Fluoxetine SSRIs Correct Answer - Therapeutics: GAD, PSTD, Panic disorder, OCD, social anxiety, depression Dynamics: inhibitions serotonin reuptake, allowing more serotonin to stay at the junction AE: early adverse effects: Nausea, fatigue, diaphoresis tremor; late adverse effects: insomnia, h/a, sexual dysfunction; weight changes, GI bleeding, hyponatremia, serotonin syndrome, bruxism, withdrawal syndrome, postural hypotension, suicideal ideation CP: pregnancy, MAOIs, or TCAs DI: St John's wort, MAOIs, TCAs - can cause serotonin syndrome; anti platelets and anticoagulants SEROTONIN SYNDROME: hallucinations, fever, agitations, diaphoresis, tremors Anxiety and Trauma EOC Questions Correct Answer - 1. a nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a client who has benzodiazepines toxicity. which of the following is the nurse's priority? administer flumazenil identify the client's level of orientation infuse IV fluid prepare the client for gastric lavage