Pharmacology ATI Proctored Exam Preparation Latest Update 2022
Pharmacology ATI Proctored Exam Preparation Latest Update 2022 Morphine - ANS-Opioid given for pain relief Adverse effects: pupil constriction, respiratory depression, urinary retention, hypothermia Administer Naloxone for toxicity Hydrocodone - ANS-Prescribed for pain relief; opioid Take with food or milk to reduce GI discomfort Pain relief starts within 20 minutes and lasts 4-6 hours Do NOT crush or chew Adverse effects: respiratory depression May be combined with Acetaminophen for pain relief Nalbuphine - ANS-Opioid prescribed for pain relief Adverse effects: blurred vision Butophanol - ANS-Opioid prescribed for pain relief Administer Naloxone for adverse effects Indomethacin - ANS-NSAID prescribed for pain relief and inflammation Adverse effects: dizziness, vertigo, muscle weakness, N/V, anorexia, weight loss Cefazolin - ANS-Cephalosporin first generation antibiotic Administer Epinephrine for adverse/anaphylactic IV infusion reaction Concurrent use with Gentamicin increases risk for nephrotoxicity Cross sensitivity with Penicillins Ciprofloxacin - ANS-Used for UTIs Adverse effects: achilles tendon rupture, especially in older adults and patients who take glucocorticoids Increase fluid intake to prevent renal calculi Milk products and antacids decrease absorption and effects of this drug Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole - ANS-Used for UTIs Adverse effects: Steven-Johnson syndrome and photosensitivity Gentamicin - ANS-Antibiotic Adverse effects: ototoxicity, inflammation of the liver and spleen, twitching, flaccid paralysis Concurrent use with Cefazolin increases risk of renal toxicity Doxycycline - ANS-Antibiotic Adverse effects: delayed development of bones and teeth AVOID while pregnant Metronidazole - ANS-Used to treat trichomoniasis CONTINUES...
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