Top 50 Drugs- ATI Pharm with Verified Solutions 2024

Top 50 Drugs- ATI Pharm with Verified Solutions 2024 Albuterol Aerosol - Answer -Bronchodilator Beta 2 agonist Therapeutic Effects: Bronchodilation for asthma, COPD, acute bronchospasm A/R: Nervousness, restlessness, tremor, chest pain, palpitations. Assess lung sound before & after TX. Observe for paradoxical bronchospasm (wheezing). Consider aerochamber. Monitor K+ and glucose. Rinse mouth with water to minimize dry mouth. Zolpidem (Ambien) - Answer -Sedative / hypnotic Therapeutic Effects: Sedation and induction of sleep A/R: Amnesia, daytime drowsiness, drugged feeling, physical & psychological dependence, tolerance, GI effects Assess sleep, mental status, potential for dependence. Don't use more than 7-10 days. Avoid ETOH & other CNS depressants Lorazepam (Ativan) - Answer -Antianxiety Sedative / hypnotic. Benzodiazepine. Therapeutic Effects:Management of anxiety, insomnia, Status Epilepticus. Preoperative sedation. Postoperative amnesia A/R: Dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, APNEA, CARDIAC ARREST with rapid IVP Assess anxiety, mental status,. Avoid ETOH & other CNS depressants Rosiglitazone - Answer -Classification: Antidiabetic. ThiazolidinedionesTherapeutic Effects: Decrease insulin resistance A/R: Edema, anemia, wt gain, increased cholesterol Monitor for fluid retention, hypoglycemia. Check PLFTs & CBC High Alert Medication! Diltiazem - Answer -Antianginal, antiarrhythimics, antihypertensive. (CA++ channel blocker) Therapeutic Effects: Decreased blood pressure. Coronary vasodilation. A/R: Arrhythmias. CHF. Peripheral edema, Postural hypotension Assess for signs of CHF. Monitor BP &P, notify < 50 bpm. May cause drowsiness of dizziness. Avoid driving until response to medication is known. Gingival hyperplasia- teach good oral care Celecoxib - Answer -NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitor Therapeutic Effects: Analgesic, anti- inflammatory, & anti- p