ATI CMS PHARMACOLOGY RETAKE FINAL
STUDY SHEET 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
FULLY CORRECT
⫸ Penicillin adverse effects: Answer: Allergies/anaphylaxis , renal
impairment
⫸ Macrolide Prototype Drug Answer: erythromycin (e-mycin)
⫸ Airflow Disorders: Teaching About Theophylline Answer: If
dysrhythmias or seizure occur, stop medication.
Periodic blood levels are needed.
Report nausea, diarrhea, or restlessness.
Avoid consuming caffeinated beverages.
⫸ digoxin toxicity symptoms Answer: fatigue, weakness, vision
changes, GI effects
⫸ digoxin level Answer: 0.5 to 2.0 ng/mL
⫸ How to give digoxin Answer: infuse over at least 5 min, and monitor
client for dysrhythmias.
,⫸ Management of digoxin toxicity Answer: Digoxin and potassium-
sparing medication should be stopped immediately.
Monitor K+ levels. For levels less than 3.5 mEq/L, administer potassium
IV or by mouth. Do not
give any further K+ if the level is greater than 5.0 mEq/L.
Treat dysrhythmias with phenytoin (Dilantin) or lidocaine.
Treat bradycardia with atropine.
For excessive overdose, activated charcoal, cholestyramine, or Digibind
can be used to bind digoxin and prevent absorption
⫸ How to Treat dysrhythmias for digoxin toxicity patients Answer:
Phenytoin
Lidocaine
⫸ Cyclophosphamide Alkylating agent (nitrogen mustard)
Adverse effects: Answer: Bone marrow suppression
Gi discomfort (N/V)
Acute hemorrhagic cystitis > monitor for hematuria, mesna can be given
, Alopecia
⫸ Cyclophosphamide interactions Answer: Succinylcholine > increased
neuromuscular blockade
⫸ Tricyclic Antidepressants Adverse Reactions Answer: -Orthostatic
hypotension
-Anticholinergic effects
-Sedation
-Toxicity
-Decrease seizure threshold
-Excessive sweating
⫸ controlled substances Answer: Each level has a decreasing risk of
abuse & dependence. For example, morphine (Duramorph) is a schedule
II medication that has greater risk of abuse & dependence than
phenobarbital (Luminal), which is a Schedule IV medication
-Us Food & Drug Administration Pregnancy Risk Category (A, B, C, D,
X) classifies medication in terms of their potential harm during
pregnancy, with Category A being safest & Category X the most
dangerous. Teratogenesis is most likely to occur during 1st trimester.
Before giving any medication to a woman who is pregnant or could be
pregnant, determine whether or not it is safe for administration during
pregnancy
STUDY SHEET 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS
FULLY CORRECT
⫸ Penicillin adverse effects: Answer: Allergies/anaphylaxis , renal
impairment
⫸ Macrolide Prototype Drug Answer: erythromycin (e-mycin)
⫸ Airflow Disorders: Teaching About Theophylline Answer: If
dysrhythmias or seizure occur, stop medication.
Periodic blood levels are needed.
Report nausea, diarrhea, or restlessness.
Avoid consuming caffeinated beverages.
⫸ digoxin toxicity symptoms Answer: fatigue, weakness, vision
changes, GI effects
⫸ digoxin level Answer: 0.5 to 2.0 ng/mL
⫸ How to give digoxin Answer: infuse over at least 5 min, and monitor
client for dysrhythmias.
,⫸ Management of digoxin toxicity Answer: Digoxin and potassium-
sparing medication should be stopped immediately.
Monitor K+ levels. For levels less than 3.5 mEq/L, administer potassium
IV or by mouth. Do not
give any further K+ if the level is greater than 5.0 mEq/L.
Treat dysrhythmias with phenytoin (Dilantin) or lidocaine.
Treat bradycardia with atropine.
For excessive overdose, activated charcoal, cholestyramine, or Digibind
can be used to bind digoxin and prevent absorption
⫸ How to Treat dysrhythmias for digoxin toxicity patients Answer:
Phenytoin
Lidocaine
⫸ Cyclophosphamide Alkylating agent (nitrogen mustard)
Adverse effects: Answer: Bone marrow suppression
Gi discomfort (N/V)
Acute hemorrhagic cystitis > monitor for hematuria, mesna can be given
, Alopecia
⫸ Cyclophosphamide interactions Answer: Succinylcholine > increased
neuromuscular blockade
⫸ Tricyclic Antidepressants Adverse Reactions Answer: -Orthostatic
hypotension
-Anticholinergic effects
-Sedation
-Toxicity
-Decrease seizure threshold
-Excessive sweating
⫸ controlled substances Answer: Each level has a decreasing risk of
abuse & dependence. For example, morphine (Duramorph) is a schedule
II medication that has greater risk of abuse & dependence than
phenobarbital (Luminal), which is a Schedule IV medication
-Us Food & Drug Administration Pregnancy Risk Category (A, B, C, D,
X) classifies medication in terms of their potential harm during
pregnancy, with Category A being safest & Category X the most
dangerous. Teratogenesis is most likely to occur during 1st trimester.
Before giving any medication to a woman who is pregnant or could be
pregnant, determine whether or not it is safe for administration during
pregnancy
