ATI Pharmacology Proctored Study Guide For Exam Retake 2019

ATI Pharmacology Proctored Study Guide For Exam Retake 2019 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  STUDY AND KNOW ANTIBIOTICS!!!! o Isoniazid  Take on an empty stomach to improve absorption of medication  Used to treat TB o Imipenem  Possible for seizures to occur with this medication (notify provider immediately if noticed) o Nitrofurantoin (Macrodantin)  Used to treat and prevent Urinary Treat Infections  STUDY AND KNOW INSULIN o Regular Insulin used to Treat DKA  STUY AND KNOW DIURETICS!!!  Noticed Several Hypothyroidism and administration of Levothyroxine Questions While studying  Salicylism = Aspirin Toxicity o Tinnitus = manifestation of Aspirin Toxicity  Note: St. John’s wort increases the client risk for Serotonin Syndrome o Drugs Not compatible with St. John’s Wort  Anticonvulsants (such as Phenytoin and Valproic Acid)  Barbiturates (such as Phenobarbital and Amobarbital)  CNS depressants commonly used for Anesthesia and Treatment of Seizures  Antidepressants (SSRI, MAOIs, etc.)  Allergy Drugs (Antihistamines)  Digoxin  Typical/Notable Adverse Effects for Steroid Medications o Hyperglycemia o Fluid retention o Hypokalemia o GI Irritation o Bleeding Tendencies o Osteoporosis (which includes fractures as well) o Adrenal Atrophy o Muscle Wasting o Cushing’s Syndrome  Weight Gain  Stretch Marks (Striae)  Thinning, fragile skin that bruise easily  Slow wound healing  Hirsutism (in women)  Irregular Menstrual Periods (in women)  Severe fatigue  Muscle Weakness  Long-term use of Steroid Medication o Anger/Aggression o Paranoia o Heart Attack o Delusions o Stroke o Kidney Failure  Simvastatin o Adverse effects  Muscle Injury (which can progress to myositis) o Nursing Consideration  Client should report any unusual onset of muscle pain or tenderness to the provider immediately  Short-Acting Beta2-Agonist (Bronchodilator Drug); Seen Several Times While Studying o Indication of Bronchodilator  Quick relief of symptoms during asthma attack  Prevent asthma symptoms before exercise  Reverses Bronchospasms o Action of Bronchodilator  Binds to receptors in the lungs, resulti