ATI Pharmacology RN EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Digoxin (lanoxin) SE - correct answersblurred/double vision
Guaifenesin SE - correct answerscan cause drowsiness
Estrogen (premarin) SE - correct answers↑ risk of Thromboembolism with s/s: SOB, severe
headache, vomiting, sudden acute pain in the calves, legs, chest, abdomen.
Doxepin (Sinequan) [anticholinergic] SE - correct answersurinary retension, constipation,
drying of nasal/oral secretons, ↑HR
Albuterol (Proventil) [sympathomimetic/ adrenergic beta-2 agonist] Contraindicated - correct
answerswith MAOIs (can↑ action of albuterol and → HTN crisis); β-blockers can inhibit the
therapeutic effects Use: invert canister, shake before use, rinse mouth after use, w/new
inhaler perform test spray
Levothryoxine (T4) Indication - correct answershypothyroidism RT dysfxn of hypothalamus,
pituitary, or thyroid gland
Cephalosporins (Keflex) - correct answersallergy to cephalosporins is considered a precaution
for taking penicillins
Phenobarbital [Barbiturates]; interventions for anticonvulsant therapy - correct
answersassess for resp. depression, excess sedation from toxic effects, IV at < 50mg/min,
avoid extravasation (alkaline→skin damage)
, Sumatriptan (Imitrex) use - correct answerswhen migraine symptoms appear and again in 1 hr
if symptoms persist
Route—fastest/most effective - correct answersintravenous
Narcan [opioid antagonist] - correct answerstherapeutic action: improvement of respiratory
rate
Baclofen (Lioresal) Therapeutic action - correct answers↓ frequency & severity of muscle
spasms
Erythromycin (Erythrocin) [macrolide] SE - correct answersliver toxicity
What do need to avoid when taking Spironolactone (Aldactone) [K sparing diuretic] - correct
answersfoods w/ ↑ K such as salt substitutes
Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen): Indication - correct answersmalaria prevention; Use: take
weekly starting 1 week before departure and continued for 4 weeks after return.
Heparin (anticoagulant) Use - correct answersw/alteplase for acute MI
Warfarin (Coumadin) Use - correct answerslong-term prophylaxis of thrombosis [antidote—
Vit K]
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Use - correct answersreduce long-term risk of clotting w/ atherosclerosis
and recent MI of CVA
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
Digoxin (lanoxin) SE - correct answersblurred/double vision
Guaifenesin SE - correct answerscan cause drowsiness
Estrogen (premarin) SE - correct answers↑ risk of Thromboembolism with s/s: SOB, severe
headache, vomiting, sudden acute pain in the calves, legs, chest, abdomen.
Doxepin (Sinequan) [anticholinergic] SE - correct answersurinary retension, constipation,
drying of nasal/oral secretons, ↑HR
Albuterol (Proventil) [sympathomimetic/ adrenergic beta-2 agonist] Contraindicated - correct
answerswith MAOIs (can↑ action of albuterol and → HTN crisis); β-blockers can inhibit the
therapeutic effects Use: invert canister, shake before use, rinse mouth after use, w/new
inhaler perform test spray
Levothryoxine (T4) Indication - correct answershypothyroidism RT dysfxn of hypothalamus,
pituitary, or thyroid gland
Cephalosporins (Keflex) - correct answersallergy to cephalosporins is considered a precaution
for taking penicillins
Phenobarbital [Barbiturates]; interventions for anticonvulsant therapy - correct
answersassess for resp. depression, excess sedation from toxic effects, IV at < 50mg/min,
avoid extravasation (alkaline→skin damage)
, Sumatriptan (Imitrex) use - correct answerswhen migraine symptoms appear and again in 1 hr
if symptoms persist
Route—fastest/most effective - correct answersintravenous
Narcan [opioid antagonist] - correct answerstherapeutic action: improvement of respiratory
rate
Baclofen (Lioresal) Therapeutic action - correct answers↓ frequency & severity of muscle
spasms
Erythromycin (Erythrocin) [macrolide] SE - correct answersliver toxicity
What do need to avoid when taking Spironolactone (Aldactone) [K sparing diuretic] - correct
answersfoods w/ ↑ K such as salt substitutes
Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen): Indication - correct answersmalaria prevention; Use: take
weekly starting 1 week before departure and continued for 4 weeks after return.
Heparin (anticoagulant) Use - correct answersw/alteplase for acute MI
Warfarin (Coumadin) Use - correct answerslong-term prophylaxis of thrombosis [antidote—
Vit K]
Clopidogrel (Plavix) Use - correct answersreduce long-term risk of clotting w/ atherosclerosis
and recent MI of CVA
