Exam (elaborations) NRSG 2030 ATI PROCTORED EXAM REMEDIATION PHARMACOLOGY FINAL (COMPLETE AND THOROUGH) (NRSG2030)
ATI PROCTORED EXAM REMEDIATION
CAIT BLACKFORD
PHARMACOLOGY II
DR. PHILLIPS
1. SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL
a. ACCIDENT/ERROR/INJURY PREVENTION
i. SAFE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND ERROR REDUCTION:
ADMINISTERING PHENYTOIN
1. Undesirable interaction is giving omeprazole, a proton pump
inhibitor, concurrently with phenytoin, an anticonvulsant. This can
increase the serum level of phenytoin. Obtain a complete
medication history, and be knowledgeable of clinically significant
interactions. Be aware that medications can also interact
beneficially or harmfully with food and with herbal and dietary
supplements
ii. ANTIBIOTICS AFFECTING THE BACTERIAL CELL WALL:
PRIORITY FINDING AFTER A PENICILLIN INJECTION
1. Instruct clients to take penicillin V, amoxicillin, and
amoxicillin-clavulanate with meals. Tell them to take all others
with 8 oz of water 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. Instruct clients to
report any signs of an allergic response such as dyspnea, a skin
rash, itching, and hives. Give IM injections cautiously to avoid
injecting into a nerve or an artery. Advise clients to complete the
entire course of therapy, even if symptoms resolve. Advise client to
use an additional contraceptive method when taking penicillin’s.
iii. REPORTING OF INCIDENT/EVENT/IRREGULAR
OCCURRENCE/VARIANCE
1. SAFE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND ERROR
REDUCTION: PRIORITY ACTION FOR INCORRECT
MEDICATION DOSAGE
a. Use a unit-dose system to decrease errors. If not available,
calculate the correct medication dose. Check a drug
reference to ensure the dose is within the usual range.
When performing medication calculations or conversions,
have another qualified nurse check the calculated dose.
Prepare medication dosages using standard measurement
devices, such as graduated cups or syringes. Some
medication dosages require a second verifier or witness,
such as some cytotoxic medications. Automated medication
dispensing systems use a machine to control the dispensing
of medications.
2. SAFE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND ERROR
REDUCTION: INDENTIFY A SITUATION REQUIRING AN
INCIDENT REPORT
a. Report all errors, and implement corrective measures
immediately. Complete an incident report within the time
frame the facility specifies, usually 24 hr. This report
should include
■Client’s identification
■Name and dose of the medication
■Time and place of the incident
■Accurate and objective account of the event
■Who you notified
■What actions you took
■Your signature (or that of the person who completed the
report)
Do not reference or include this report in the client’s
medical record. Medication errors relate to systems,
procedures, product design, or practice patterns. Report all
errors to help the facility’s risk managers determine how
errors occur and what changes to make to avoid similar
errors in the future.
3. MISCELLANEOUS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
MEDICATIONS: TREATMENT FOR MUSCARINIC
POISONING
a. Extreme muscarinic stimulation can result in increased
gastric acid secretion, abdominal cramps, diarrhea,
sweating, tearing, urinary urgency, bradycardia and
hypotension; bronchoconstriction
b. NURSING CONSIDERATIONS ●Instruct clients to report
adverse effects if they occur. Monitor for bradycardia and
hypotension. ●Administer on an empty stomach to reduce
effects.
2. PSYCHOSOCIAL INTEGRITY
a. CHEMICAL AND OTHER DEPENDENCIES/SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER
i. SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS: TREATMENT FOR COCAINE
TOXICITY
1.
3. PHARMACOLOGICAL AND PARENTERAL THERAPIES
i. ADVERSE EFFECTS/CONTRAINDICATIONS/SIDE
EFFECTS/INTERACTIONS
1. MYCOBACTERIAL, FUNGAL, AND PARASITIC
INFECTIONS: INTERPRETING SIDE EFFECTS OF RIFAMPIN
a. Rifampin accelerates metabolism of warfarin, oral
contraceptives, protease inhibitors, and non-nucleoside
reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) for HIV, resulting
in diminished effectiveness.
b. NURSING CONSIDERATIONS
● Increased dosages of HIV medications are often
necessary.
● Monitor PT and INR.
● Advise clients to use a non-hormonal form of
contraception.
2. CHRONIC NEUROLOGIC DISORDERS: ADVERSE EFFECTS
OF PHENYTOIN
a. CNS effects ●Nystagmus, sedation, ataxia, double vision,
cognitiveimpairment
b. NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: Monitor for
manifestations of CNS effects, and notify the provider if
they occur. Gingival hyperplasia ●Softening and
overgrowth of gum tissue, tenderness, and bleeding gums
NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: Advise clients to
maintain good oral hygiene (dental flossing, massaging
gums). Folic acid supplements can decrease the occurrence.
Skin rash
c. NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: Stop medication if
rashdevelops.Cardiovascular effects: dysrhythmias,
hypotensionNURSING CONSIDERATIONS ●Administer
at slow IV rate (no faster than 50mg/min) and in dilute
solution to prevent adverse cardiovascular effects. ●Avoid
administering to a client who has sinus bradycardia,
sinoatrial block, or Stokes-Adams syndrome. Endocrine
and other effects ●Coarsening of facial features, hirsutism,
and interference with vitamin D metabolism
d. NURSING CONSIDERATIONS- Instruct the client to
report changes.-Encourage the client to consume adequate
amounts of calcium and vitamin D. Interference with
vitamin K-dependent clotting factors causing bleeding in
newborns
e. NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: Administer prophylactic
vitamin K to the mother for 1month before the infant is
delivered.
3. MISCELLANEOUS PAIN MEDICATIONS: ADVERSE
EFFECTS OF ERGOTAMINE
a. Gastrointestinal discomfort Such as nausea and vomiting
b. NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: Administer an
antiemetic, such as metoclopramide. Acute or chronic
overdose (ergotism)
c. ●Muscle pain, paresthesia’s in fingers and toes; peripheral
ischemia
NURSING CONSIDERATIONS: Stop medication, and
immediately notify the provider if symptoms occur.
d. Physical dependence
NURSING CONSIDERATIONS
●Advise clients not to exceed the prescribed dose.
●Medication should not be taken daily on a long-term
basis.
●Inform clients regarding symptoms of withdrawal
(headache, nausea, vomiting, restlessness).
●Notify the provider if symptoms occur.
e. Fetal harm or abortion
NURSING CONSIDERATIONS
●Avoid using this medication during pregnancy.
●Advise clients to use additional contraception while using
the medication.
4. MEDICATIONS AFFECTING BLOOD PRESSURE: ADVERSE
EFFECTS OF ABRUPT PROPRANOLO WITHDRAWL
a. The myocardium becomes sensitized to catecholamines
with long-term use of beta-blockers. ●Advise clients not to
stop taking beta-blockers abruptly, but to follow the
provider’s instructions. ●Discontinue use of beta-blockers
over 1 to 2 weeks.
b. May cause rebound hypertension
5. MEDICATIONS EFFECTING COAGULATION: ADVERSE
EFFECTS OF CLOPIDOGREL
a. Bleeding
i. Prolonged bleeding time, gastric bleed,
thrombocytopenia
b. NURSING CONSIDERATIONS
●Monitor bleeding time.
●Monitor for gastric bleed (coffee-ground emesis or
bloody, tarry stools).
●Monitor for bruising, petechiae, and bleeding gums.
●Apply pressure to cardiac catheter access.GI effects
(diarrhea, dyspepsia, pain)
CLIENT EDUCATION: Teach the client to monitor for
effects and notify the provider.
6. ANTIBIOTICS AFFECTING THE BACTERIAL CELL WALL:
ALLERGIC REACTIONS TO CEPHALOSPORINS
a. A history of severe allergic reactions to penicillin,
cephalosporins, or imipenem is a contraindication for
penicillins.
b. Use cautiously for clients who have or are at risk for kidney
dysfunction (clients who are acutely ill, older adults, or
young children).
c. Clients who are allergic to one penicillin are cross-allergic
to other penicillins and are at risk for cross-sensitivity to
cephalosporins
7. ENDOCRINE DISORDERS: ADVERSE EFFECTS OF
THYROID HORMONE
a. Overmedication can result in indications of
hypothyroidism (drowsiness, depression, weight gain,
edema, bradycardia, anorexia, cold intolerance, dry skin,
menorrhagia)
8. MEDICATIONS AFFECTING COAGULATION:
LABORATORY RESULTS TO REPORT
a. Obtain baseline and monitor complete blood count (CBC),
platelet count, and hematocrit levels
b. Discontinue medication for platelet count less than
100,000/mm3
9. ANTIBIOTICS AFFECTING PROTEIN SYNTHESIS: DIETARY
SUPPLEMENT INTERACTIONS WITH TETRACYCLINE
a. Instruct clients to take tetracyclines (except for
minocycline) on an empty stomach with 8 oz water. It may
be taken with food if gastric distress occurs.
b. Tell clients not to take tetracyclines just before lying down
because it increases the risk of esophageal ulceration.
c. Instruct clients to maintain a 2-hr interval between
ingestion of chelating agents and tetracyclines.
d. Instruct clients to complete the entire course of therapy,
even though manifestations may resolve sooner.
e. Advise using additional contraception.
10. IMMUNIZATIONS: CONTRAINDICATION FOR RECEIVING
VARICELLA VACCINE
a. Starting at age 2 years the live, attenuated influenza
vaccine (LAIV) nasal spray can be used. LAIV is
contraindicated for children age 2 to 17 years who are
receiving aspirin-containing products, children age 2 to 4
years who have asthma or have had wheezing during the
past year, or anyone who has taken an antiviral medication
in the 48 hr prior to vaccine administration.
ii. DOSAGE CALCULATION
1. DOSAGE CALCULATION: PREPARING EXOCAPARIN
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NRSG 2030 ATI
PROCTORED EXAM
REMEDIATION
PHARMACOLOGY FINAL
(COMPLETE AND
THOROUGH)
, ATI PROCTORED EXAM REMEDIATION
CAIT BLACKFORD
PHARMACOLOGY II
DR. PHILLIPS
1. SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL
a. ACCIDENT/ERROR/INJURY PREVENTION
i. SAFE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND ERROR REDUCTION:
ADMINISTERING PHENYTOIN
1. Undesirable interaction is giving omeprazole, a proton pump
inhibitor, concurrently with phenytoin, an anticonvulsant. This can
increase the serum level of phenytoin. Obtain a complete
medication history, and be knowledgeable of clinically significant
interactions. Be aware that medications can also interact
beneficially or harmfully with food and with herbal and dietary
supplements
ii. ANTIBIOTICS AFFECTING THE BACTERIAL CELL WALL:
PRIORITY FINDING AFTER A PENICILLIN INJECTION
1. Instruct clients to take penicillin V, amoxicillin, and
amoxicillin-clavulanate with meals. Tell them to take all others
with 8 oz of water 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. Instruct clients to
report any signs of an allergic response such as dyspnea, a skin
rash, itching, and hives. Give IM injections cautiously to avoid
injecting into a nerve or an artery. Advise clients to complete the
entire course of therapy, even if symptoms resolve. Advise client to
use an additional contraceptive method when taking penicillin’s.
iii. REPORTING OF INCIDENT/EVENT/IRREGULAR
OCCURRENCE/VARIANCE
1. SAFE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION AND ERROR
REDUCTION: PRIORITY ACTION FOR INCORRECT
MEDICATION DOSAGE
a. Use a unit-dose system to decrease errors. If not available,
calculate the correct medication dose. Check a drug
reference to ensure the dose is within the usual range.
When performing medication calculations or conversions,
have another qualified nurse check the calculated dose.
Prepare medication dosages using standard measurement
devices, such as graduated cups or syringes. Some
medication dosages require a second verifier or witness,
such as some cytotoxic medications. Automated medication
dispensing systems use a machine to control the dispensing
of medications.