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Prepare for the ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam with this comprehensive study guide featuring practice questions and review material. Designed to support focused practical nursing pharmacology preparation, this resource helps students review essential medication concepts, drug classifications, pharmacologic principles, therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, contraindications, interactions, dosage considerations, medication safety, and nursing responsibilities. Practice exam-style questions, reinforce important pharmacology principles, review challenging medication topics, strengthen clinical reasoning, and identify areas that may require additional study. Use this guide to organize study sessions, test your knowledge, and build confidence before ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam assessments and related nursing examinations.

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ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam
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-afil - Answer: Erectile dysfunction

s/s: headache, heartburn, diarrhea, flushing, nosebleeds, parathesias, changes in color vision

Contradicted in clients taking nitrates, anticoags, anti HTN

Common meds- sildenafil (viagra)



-arin - Answer: Anticoagulant

inhibit clotting factors (warfarin = factors VII, IX, X)

TX: evolving stroke, pulmonary embolism, massive deep vein thrombosis, cardiac cath, MI, DIC

S/S: hemorrhage, heparin induced thrombocytopenia, toxicity/overdose

Common meds- warfarin (coumadin) {admin once daily, avoid NSAIDs & aspirin}, enoxaparin (lovenox)



-ase - Answer: Thrombolytic

dissolves clots

TX: acute MI, DVT, massive PE, ischemic stroke

S/S: serious bleeding risks from recent wounds, puncture sites, weakened vessels, hypotension

NI: Must take 4-6 hrs of onset

Common meds- alteplase (activase, tPA)



-asone, -solone

- onide

Pred-

Cort- - Answer: Corticosteroid

prevent inflammatory response

S/S: Hyperglycemia, peptic ulcer, fluid retention (increased appetite), withdrawal symptoms, euphoria,
insomnia, psychotic behavior




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NI: admin w/ meals, DO NOT take with NSAIDS, teach DO NOT stop abruptly

Common meds- prednisone (deltasone), betamethasone (celestone), hydrocortisone sodium succinate
(Solu-cortef), Methylprednisolone sodium succinate (solu-medrol), fluticasone propionate (advair,
flovent)



-azine

- setron - Answer: Antiemtic

reduce N & V

S/S: drowsiness, anticholenergic effects, restlessness, tardive dyskinesia, EPS

NI: monitor VS

Common meds- promethazine (phenergan), metaoclopramide (reglan), ondansertron (zofran)



-cillin - Answer: Penicillin

TX: pneumonia, upper respiratory infections, septicemia, endocarditis, rheumatic fever, GYN infections

NI: hypersensitivity w/ poss. anaphylaxis



-cycline,

-floxacin - Answer: Antibiotic



-dipine - Answer: Ca+ channel blocker

Slows movement of calcium into smooth muscle= arterial dilation & decreased BP

Tx: angina, HTN (verapamil & diltiazem may be used for AFIB, A flutter, SVT

S/S: Constipation, reflex tachycardia, peripheral edema, toxicity

Common meds- nifedipine (procardia), verapamil, diltiazem



-gliptin

-glitazone - Answer: Diabetes Mellitus



-ide - Answer: Oral hypoglycemic




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Used in conjunction with diet & exercise; type II

NI: teach s/s of hypoglycemia, HbA1C

metformin (glucophage): withhold 48 hrs before/after test w/ contrast



-iprazole

-apine

-idone - Answer: Second Generation Antipsychotic (SGA)



-mycin - Answer: Aminoglycoside

(Antimicrobials)

TX: pneumonia, meningitis, septicemia

NI: high risk for ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, monitor creatinine & BUN

Common meds- gentamicin sulfate (garamycin) therapeutic range: 4-12mcg/dL



-olol - Answer: Beta Blocker

inhibit stimulation of receptor sites= decreased cardiac excitability, CO, myocaridal O2 demand, lower
BP by decreasing release of renin in the kidney

TX: HTN, angina, tachydysryhmias, HF, MI

S/S: Bradycardia, Bradypena, Bronchospasms, decreased BP

NI: Monitor DM for hypoglycemia

Common meds- metropolol, labetalol, propanolol



-pam, -lam - Answer: Benzodiazipines

TX: Sedative-hypnotics for sleep, Adjuncts to anesthesia to induce relaxation and amnesia (procedural
memory loss), To reduce anxiety (anxiolytic), Panic disorders, To treat or prevent seizures, For alcohol
withdrawal, Muscle relaxant



-phylline,

-terol - Answer: Bronchodilator

S/S: tachcardia, palpitations, tremors




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Common meds- albeuterol



-pram, -ine - Answer: SSRIs

S/S: weight gain, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, drowsiness

NI: avoid alcohol, do not discontinue abrubptly, monitor for serotonin syndrome! (agitation, confusion,
hallucinations) within first 72 hrs



-prazole - Answer: Proton pump inhibitor

S/S: D,V, N, can increase risk for fractures,, pneumonia, & acid rebound

NI: DO NOT crush, chew, break, notify PROVIDER if GI bleeding!

Common meds- omepazole (prilosec)



-pril - Answer: ACE inhibitor

Block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II

TX: HTN, HF, MI, diabetic nephropathy

S/S: Anigoedema, Cough, Electrolyte imbalance (^k+)

NI: Monitor K+ levels, BP

Common med- catopril, lisinopril, enalapril (vastotec)



-statin - Answer: Antilipidemic

aid in lowering LDL & increasing HDL

S/S: muscle aches, hepatotoxicity, myopathy, rhabdomyolysis, peripheral neruopathy

NI: take in evening, monitor renal and liver function, low fat/high fiber diet, drug interactions: digoxin,
warfarin, NSAIDs, etc.

Common meds- lovastatin (mevacor)



-tidine - Answer: Antiulcer

S/S: lethargy, depression, confusion, decreased libido

Common meds- ranitidine hydrochloride (zantac), cimetidine (tagamet), famotidine (pepcid)




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