ATI Pharm Proctored Exam Study Guide

Pharm ATI Information: List of Drugs to review/study Note • LEARN HOW TO GROUP DRUGS BY THEIR SPELLING (Specifically the ending of the word) o Rationale: This will better help associate the drug to the potential adverse effect or therapeutic effect of the drug EVEN IF YOU NEVER SEEN THAT DRUG BEFORE o Examples: § “pril” • ACE Inhibitors • Ex. Captopril § “Sartans” • ARBS Drug class • Ex. Losartan § “Statin” • Cholesterol and Lipid-Lowering (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors) Drug Class • Ex. Atorvastatin, Lovastatin § “olol” • Beta-Blocker Class • Ex. Metoprolol, Atenolol, Propranolol § “ine” • Typically drugs with Anticholinergic effects (ex. Dry mouth, blurred vision, dry eyes, constipation, urinary retention, etc.) § “mycin” • Aminoglycosides class of Antibiotics • Ex. Gentamicin (Garamycin), Neomycin, Streptomycin § “Tron” • Common Classes of Antiemetics – Serotonin Antagonists • Ex. Ondansetron § “Fil” • Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Agents • Ex. Sildenafil, Vardenafil, Tadalafil • “Fil” the Penis