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ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam
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What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-olol"?
Beta Blockers

What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-
epam"? Benzodiazepines

What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-setron"?
5-HT3 Antagonists

What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-statin"?
HMG-CoA reductase

What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-mab"?
Monoclonal antibodies

What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-pril"?
ACE inhibitors

HMG-CoA / AKA?
Statins

Define drug "Loading Dose".
A large initial dose used when immediate drug response is desired.

Define drug "Tachyphylaxis".
A rapid decrease in response to a drug.

List the ten "Rights of Drug Administration".
- Client
- Drug
- Dose
- Time
- Route
- Assessment
- Refuse (to)
- Education
- Evaluation
- Documentation


What is a "SMART" goal?
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Realistic
- Timed

In which way does a Cholinergic drug Affect the:

- Eyes: Constricts Pupils
- Lungs: Constricts Bronchioles & Increases Secretions
- Heart: Decreases HR


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- Blood Vessels: Dilates Blood Vessels
- GI system: Increases Peristalsis




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- Bladder: Constricts Bladder
- Uterus:???
- Salivary Gland: Increases Salivation

In which way does an Adrenergic drug Affect the:

- Eyes: Dilates Pupils
- Lungs: Dilates Bronchioles
- Heart: Increases HR
- Blood Vessels: Constricts Blood Vessels
- GI system: Relaxes GI activity
- Bladder: Relaxes Bladder
- Uterus: Relaxes uterine muscle
- Salivary Gland: Decreased Salivation


Adrenergic Drugs Stimulate which Nervous System?
Sympathetic Nervous System

Sympathetic Nervous System / AKA?
"Fight or Flight"

Cholinergic Drugs Stimulate which Nervous System?
Parasympathetic Nervous System

Parasympathetic Nervous System / AKA?
"Rest & Digest"
Define drug "Infiltration".
When medication leaks into the surrounding tissue rather than into the vein.

Regarding drugs that affect the nervous
system: What does the Suffix "-olytic" mean?
Blocking, "Anti-"

What are the Adverse Effects of Atropine (an Anti-Cholinergic)?
- Can't See
- Can't Spit
- Can't Pee
- Can't Poop

In what Therapeutic Drug Classification are Barbiturates?
Sedative-Hypnotics
AKA / "Downers"

What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-barbital"?
Barbituates

What is the Antidote for Barbituate Toxicity?
Activated Charcoal

What are common Indications for Barbituates?
- Epilepsy
- Inability to Sleep

In what Therapeutic Drug Classification are Benzodiazepines?



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Anti- Anxiety & Hypnotics
AKA / "Downers"

How do Benzodiazepines
work? By keeping GABA going

Define "GABA".
The bodies natural Anti-Anxiety Neurotransmitter

What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-am"?
Benzodiazepines

What is the Antidote for Benzodiazepine Toxicity?
Romazicon (flumazenil)

What Care should be taken when Administering Romazicon (flumazenil)?
Highly Irritating to Veins; Avoid Extravasation.

Define "Extravasation".
Leakage Outside the Intended Area.

What Therapeutic Drug Classification is Phenytoin?
Anti-Seizure

CAM / AKA?
Complimentary Alternative Medicine

What Restriction is Important regarding MAOIs?
No Foods containing Tyramine; can cause Hypertensive Crisis.

Neuroleptics / AKA?
Anti-Psychotics

What are the S/S of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome?
- Muscle Rigidity
- Sudden High Fever
- BP Fluctuations
- Tachycardia
- Altered Mental Status
- Seizures
- Potential Respiratory Failure or Coma

How should Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome be Treated?
- STOP Anti-psychotics IMMEDIATELY
- Hydration
- Cooling Blankets
- Antipyretics
- **Benzodiazepines**
- Muscle Relaxants

Regarding Controlled Substances (I, II, III, IV, & V):
Rate from Most Addictive to Least Addictive.
I, II, III, IV, V

What are some Adverse Effects of Opiates?



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