ATI Medical Surgical Exam Test Bank |
Professional Study Outline | A+ Certified
• What medications are commonly used for sedation in patients having a
colonoscopy? -✓✓Midazolam, an opiate such as fetanyl, and or propofol
• What anesthesia medicines can be used for an EGD? -✓✓Moderate sedation per
IV access including topic anesthetic to depress the gag reflex, and atropine to
decrease secretions
• What should be kept at the bedside with administration of TPN? -✓✓Keep
dextrose 10% in water at the bedside in case the solution is unexpectedly ruined or
the next bag is not available
• This type of medication prevents the digestion of fats. Adverse effects are oily
discharge, reduced flood and vitamin absorption -✓✓Orlistat
• This type of medication stimulates serotonin receptors in the hypothalamus in the
brain to curb appetite. Adverse effects can be headache, dry mouth, fatigue, and
nausea. -✓✓Lorcaserin
• This medication suppresses the appetite and induces a feeling of satiety. Adverse
effects include dry mouth, constipation, nausea, change in taste, dizziness,
insomnia, and numbness and tingling of extremities. It is contraindicated in
patients who have hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, or is taking an MAO inhibitor. -
✓✓Phentermine-topiramate
Professional Study Outline | A+ Certified
• What medications are commonly used for sedation in patients having a
colonoscopy? -✓✓Midazolam, an opiate such as fetanyl, and or propofol
• What anesthesia medicines can be used for an EGD? -✓✓Moderate sedation per
IV access including topic anesthetic to depress the gag reflex, and atropine to
decrease secretions
• What should be kept at the bedside with administration of TPN? -✓✓Keep
dextrose 10% in water at the bedside in case the solution is unexpectedly ruined or
the next bag is not available
• This type of medication prevents the digestion of fats. Adverse effects are oily
discharge, reduced flood and vitamin absorption -✓✓Orlistat
• This type of medication stimulates serotonin receptors in the hypothalamus in the
brain to curb appetite. Adverse effects can be headache, dry mouth, fatigue, and
nausea. -✓✓Lorcaserin
• This medication suppresses the appetite and induces a feeling of satiety. Adverse
effects include dry mouth, constipation, nausea, change in taste, dizziness,
insomnia, and numbness and tingling of extremities. It is contraindicated in
patients who have hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, or is taking an MAO inhibitor. -
✓✓Phentermine-topiramate
