RN ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam
2023-notes
Severe allergic reaction to a medication or substance - Anaphylactic reaction
Isotonic solution used to replace fluids and maintain hydration - 0.9% sodium
chloride
Antihistamine used to treat allergic reactions - Diphenhydramine
Positioning to improve blood flow and reduce swelling - Elevate legs and feet
Emergency medication used to treat severe allergic reactions - Epinephrine
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and
anxiety - Sertraline
Herbal supplement that can interact with sertraline and decrease its
effectiveness - St. John's Wort
Herbal supplement that does not interact with sertraline - Ginger root
Herbal supplement that does not interact with sertraline - Black cohosh
Supplement that does not interact with sertraline - Coenzyme Q10
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood
pressure and heart failure - Lisinopril
Abnormally slow heart rate - Bradycardia
Low potassium levels in the blood - Hypokalemia
Ringing in the ears - Tinnitus
Low blood pressure - Hypotension
, Anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots - Heparin
Blood test to monitor the effectiveness of heparin therapy - PPT (Partial
Thromboplastin Time)
Elevated heart rate - Increased pulse rate
Form used to document medication errors or other adverse events - Incident
report
Opioid analgesic used to treat severe pain - Morphine
Itching, often a side effect of morphine - Pruritus
Common side effect of morphine - Cough
Rapid breathing - Tachypnea
Cardiac glycoside used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation - Digoxin
Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart - Apical heart rate
Container holding the medication - Medication package
Identification band worn by the client - Wristband
Document used to record medication administration - Medication
administration record
Fever reducer and pain reliever - Acetaminophen
Excessive alcohol consumption - Alcohol use disorder
Progressive loss of kidney function - Chronic kidney disease
Vaccine to prevent hepatitis B infection - Hepatitis B vaccine
Chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels - Diabetes mellitus
2023-notes
Severe allergic reaction to a medication or substance - Anaphylactic reaction
Isotonic solution used to replace fluids and maintain hydration - 0.9% sodium
chloride
Antihistamine used to treat allergic reactions - Diphenhydramine
Positioning to improve blood flow and reduce swelling - Elevate legs and feet
Emergency medication used to treat severe allergic reactions - Epinephrine
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and
anxiety - Sertraline
Herbal supplement that can interact with sertraline and decrease its
effectiveness - St. John's Wort
Herbal supplement that does not interact with sertraline - Ginger root
Herbal supplement that does not interact with sertraline - Black cohosh
Supplement that does not interact with sertraline - Coenzyme Q10
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood
pressure and heart failure - Lisinopril
Abnormally slow heart rate - Bradycardia
Low potassium levels in the blood - Hypokalemia
Ringing in the ears - Tinnitus
Low blood pressure - Hypotension
, Anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots - Heparin
Blood test to monitor the effectiveness of heparin therapy - PPT (Partial
Thromboplastin Time)
Elevated heart rate - Increased pulse rate
Form used to document medication errors or other adverse events - Incident
report
Opioid analgesic used to treat severe pain - Morphine
Itching, often a side effect of morphine - Pruritus
Common side effect of morphine - Cough
Rapid breathing - Tachypnea
Cardiac glycoside used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation - Digoxin
Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart - Apical heart rate
Container holding the medication - Medication package
Identification band worn by the client - Wristband
Document used to record medication administration - Medication
administration record
Fever reducer and pain reliever - Acetaminophen
Excessive alcohol consumption - Alcohol use disorder
Progressive loss of kidney function - Chronic kidney disease
Vaccine to prevent hepatitis B infection - Hepatitis B vaccine
Chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels - Diabetes mellitus
