Pharm VATI Practice Test Questions with complete solutions

Common Adverse Effects: CNS Stimulation Risk for seizures Common Adverse Effects: CNS Depression Limit activities, tell client not to drive, respiratory depression. Common Adverse Effects: Extrapyramidal Symptoms Involuntary fine motor tremors, rigidity, uncontrollable restlessness, Acute Dystonias (spastic mvmt, head, neck, eyes, facial area, & limbs.) common w psychotropics, observe for these & notify HCP. Common Adverse Effects: GI Effects Irritation of GI tract, stimulation of the vomiting center, increased peristalsis, GI ulceration, GI bleeding, constipation, diarrhea. Common Adverse Effects: Hematologic Effects Potentially life threatening. Bone marrow depression/suppression, hemorrhage, teach pt about S&S of bleeding (bruises, discolored urine & stool, petechiae, bleeding from gums) Notify HCP of any. Common Adverse Effects: Hepatotoxicity Liver damage from drugs; impairs drug metabolism & may cause drug toxicity d/t drug accumulation. Common Adverse Effects: Nephrotoxicity Damage to kidneys; interferes w medication excretion & causes drug toxicity. Common Adverse Effects: Toxicity Severe or life threatening. AE may be d/t excessive dosing OR therapeutic dose. Common Adverse Effects: Allergic Reactions Immune response to medication can range from mild (skin rash) to life threatening (anaphylaxis). Screen for drug allergies prior to drug administration. Common Adverse Effects: Immunosuppression Decreased of absent immune response Mixing Insulin Roll in palm of hands to mix & warm. Inject air equal to the amt of insulin to be removed from the CLOUDY (intermediate or long-acting). remove needle. Inject air equal to the amt of insulin to be removed from the CLEAR (rapid-acting). invert vial and draw back correct about of CLEAR insulin. Insert needle back into CLOUDY insulin & remove correct amt. Central Venous Catheter (CVC) Long, hollow tube. Central line is inserted (tunneled) under the skin of the chest in a vein. The tip of the tube sits in a large vein just above the heart-- superior vena cava. Long term use. X-ray verification.