ATI Pharmacology - PN Comprehensive
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Metabolic tolerance - ANSWER-the form of drug tolerance that arises when repeated exposure to the
drug causes the metabolic machinery of the body to become more efficient at clearing the drug
Tachyphylaxis - ANSWER-Reduction in drug responsiveness brought on by repeated dosing over a short
time.
Ex: Nitroglycerin administered using a transdermal patch, the effects are lost in less than 24 hours.
- prevents or stops migraine headaches by blocking alpha adrenergic receptors. Causing vasoconstriction
of dilated cerebral blood vessels.
- contraindicated for clients with anemia or malnutrition. - ANSWER-Whatcha know about ergotamine?
- prolonged bleeding time, thrombocytopenia.
- jaundice, hepatotoxicity
- malaise and fatigue, hepatotoxicity - ANSWER-What are adverse effects of rifampin?
- dental exams every 3 months will be needed to decrease gingival inflammation and hyperplasia
- avoid grapefruit juice
- adverse effects include: hypertension and diarrhea. - ANSWER-Following a kidney transplant the nurse
should teach what to a client taking cyclosporine?
cycloplegia - ANSWER-What is blurred vision occurs because focusing for near vision is impaired?
Photophobia - ANSWER-What is the inability to tolerate bright lights?
Mydriasis - ANSWER-What is the dilation of the eye?
,Any food or supplements containing iron, magnesium, or zinc.
They can bind to levy and prevent complete absorption of the medication. - ANSWER-What medications
should the nurse wait at least four hours after giving levothyroxine?
Raloxifene - ANSWER-What medication am I?
- I am used for osteoporosis
- I am a selective estrogen receptor modulator.
- I may increase the risk of thromboembolic events (DVT, PE, CVA).
- Sudden onset of dyspnea indicates PE
Teriparatide (Forteo) - ANSWER-What medication am I?
- I am used to treat osteoporosis by increasing bone fomation
- I am a form of parathyroid hormone (PTH)
- Adverse effects can include: arthralgia, muscle pain in LE, and HA.
Donsumab - ANSWER-What medication am I?
- I am a monoclonal antibody
- I decreases bone resorption and suppresses the development of osteoclasts in patients with
osteoporosis.
- You should frequently be monitored for bladder infections.
Zoledronate - ANSWER-What medication am I?
- I am a biphosphonate that is used to treat osteoporosis.
- I inhibit the action of osteoclasts and preventing bone resorption.
- I can cause osteonecrosis of the jaw, bone death and decreased bone strength.
Baker's yeast - ANSWER-What is a contraindication of receiving the hepatitis B vaccine?
, Gelatin - ANSWER-What is contraindicated in receiving the measles, mumps, or rubella vaccine?
Albuterol - ANSWER-- What is a short acting beta-adrenergic agonists (SABAs) medication for the control
of asthma?
- It can be administered by inhalation either through an inhaler or a nebulizer.
- Induces bronchodilation to relieve bronchospasm.
- It can also suppress histamine relief and increase ciliary motility in the lungs.
- Most effective medications for bronchospasm, even exercise induced.
Fluticasone - ANSWER-- What is a glucocorticoid medication that is prescribed for the long-term control
of asthma?
- Can be inhaled, orally, or by IV
Montelukast (Singulair) - ANSWER-- What is a leukotriene (they tighten airway muscles and produce
mucus and fluid) receptor blocker that is prescribed for the long-term control of asthma. Administer
orally by tablets, chewable tablets, or oral granules.
Cromoly - ANSWER-- What is an inhaled medication that is prescribed for long-term control of asthma?
- It works by suppressing inflammation and prevents the release of histamine, mediators, and others.
Coffee-ground emesis, black tarry stools, ecchymosis, and any other indications of bleeding.
It can cause: dizziness, headaches, hypertension and diarrhea. - ANSWER-Clopidogrel is an
antithrombotic medication that inhibits platelet aggregation. It is used to prevent stenosis of coronary
stents, MI, and strokes. What should the nurse monitor for?
It can cause anticholinergic side effects: dry mouth, constipation drowsiness, weakness, sedation and
other CNS effects. Do not drive before you know how it affects you. - ANSWER-What are patient
education topics a nurse should teach a patient newly prescribed Clonidine?
Fentanyl, transmucosal. - ANSWER-What medication can be used concurrently for patients taking
morphine for cancer pain when they experience breakthrough pain?
Questions And Answers Latest upload 2024/2025 with 100%
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Metabolic tolerance - ANSWER-the form of drug tolerance that arises when repeated exposure to the
drug causes the metabolic machinery of the body to become more efficient at clearing the drug
Tachyphylaxis - ANSWER-Reduction in drug responsiveness brought on by repeated dosing over a short
time.
Ex: Nitroglycerin administered using a transdermal patch, the effects are lost in less than 24 hours.
- prevents or stops migraine headaches by blocking alpha adrenergic receptors. Causing vasoconstriction
of dilated cerebral blood vessels.
- contraindicated for clients with anemia or malnutrition. - ANSWER-Whatcha know about ergotamine?
- prolonged bleeding time, thrombocytopenia.
- jaundice, hepatotoxicity
- malaise and fatigue, hepatotoxicity - ANSWER-What are adverse effects of rifampin?
- dental exams every 3 months will be needed to decrease gingival inflammation and hyperplasia
- avoid grapefruit juice
- adverse effects include: hypertension and diarrhea. - ANSWER-Following a kidney transplant the nurse
should teach what to a client taking cyclosporine?
cycloplegia - ANSWER-What is blurred vision occurs because focusing for near vision is impaired?
Photophobia - ANSWER-What is the inability to tolerate bright lights?
Mydriasis - ANSWER-What is the dilation of the eye?
,Any food or supplements containing iron, magnesium, or zinc.
They can bind to levy and prevent complete absorption of the medication. - ANSWER-What medications
should the nurse wait at least four hours after giving levothyroxine?
Raloxifene - ANSWER-What medication am I?
- I am used for osteoporosis
- I am a selective estrogen receptor modulator.
- I may increase the risk of thromboembolic events (DVT, PE, CVA).
- Sudden onset of dyspnea indicates PE
Teriparatide (Forteo) - ANSWER-What medication am I?
- I am used to treat osteoporosis by increasing bone fomation
- I am a form of parathyroid hormone (PTH)
- Adverse effects can include: arthralgia, muscle pain in LE, and HA.
Donsumab - ANSWER-What medication am I?
- I am a monoclonal antibody
- I decreases bone resorption and suppresses the development of osteoclasts in patients with
osteoporosis.
- You should frequently be monitored for bladder infections.
Zoledronate - ANSWER-What medication am I?
- I am a biphosphonate that is used to treat osteoporosis.
- I inhibit the action of osteoclasts and preventing bone resorption.
- I can cause osteonecrosis of the jaw, bone death and decreased bone strength.
Baker's yeast - ANSWER-What is a contraindication of receiving the hepatitis B vaccine?
, Gelatin - ANSWER-What is contraindicated in receiving the measles, mumps, or rubella vaccine?
Albuterol - ANSWER-- What is a short acting beta-adrenergic agonists (SABAs) medication for the control
of asthma?
- It can be administered by inhalation either through an inhaler or a nebulizer.
- Induces bronchodilation to relieve bronchospasm.
- It can also suppress histamine relief and increase ciliary motility in the lungs.
- Most effective medications for bronchospasm, even exercise induced.
Fluticasone - ANSWER-- What is a glucocorticoid medication that is prescribed for the long-term control
of asthma?
- Can be inhaled, orally, or by IV
Montelukast (Singulair) - ANSWER-- What is a leukotriene (they tighten airway muscles and produce
mucus and fluid) receptor blocker that is prescribed for the long-term control of asthma. Administer
orally by tablets, chewable tablets, or oral granules.
Cromoly - ANSWER-- What is an inhaled medication that is prescribed for long-term control of asthma?
- It works by suppressing inflammation and prevents the release of histamine, mediators, and others.
Coffee-ground emesis, black tarry stools, ecchymosis, and any other indications of bleeding.
It can cause: dizziness, headaches, hypertension and diarrhea. - ANSWER-Clopidogrel is an
antithrombotic medication that inhibits platelet aggregation. It is used to prevent stenosis of coronary
stents, MI, and strokes. What should the nurse monitor for?
It can cause anticholinergic side effects: dry mouth, constipation drowsiness, weakness, sedation and
other CNS effects. Do not drive before you know how it affects you. - ANSWER-What are patient
education topics a nurse should teach a patient newly prescribed Clonidine?
Fentanyl, transmucosal. - ANSWER-What medication can be used concurrently for patients taking
morphine for cancer pain when they experience breakthrough pain?
