ATI Pharmacology Drugs Questions with correct answers

Furosemide Correct Answer - - Hold for low K (< 3.5) - Decreases blood pressure (dizziness) - Causes urinary frequency Mannitol Correct Answer - - Signs of success: decreased IOP and ICP - May have rebound headache (notify provider) - Risk of heart failure (peripheral edema) Spironolactone Correct Answer - - K sparing - Monitor for hyperkalemia (> 5) ----- Sodium polystyrene sulfate - May cause hyponatremia (lethargy) Prednisone Correct Answer - - Finish treatment before getting live vaccines (immunosuppression) - Get regular DEXA scans for osteoporosis - Can cause weight gain and hyperglycemia Contrast Correct Answer - - Ask about shellfish and shrimp allergy TB medications Correct Answer - - Medications: rifampicin, isoniazid - Length of therapy is 6-9 months - Multi medication therapy to ensure all strains of the virus are treated Phenytoin Correct Answer - - Notify dentist (gum hyperplasia)