ATI Pharmacology CMS – Complete RN Study Guide for Level 2+ Success.pdf

This ATI Pharmacology CMS Study Guide is the most comprehensive resource for nursing students preparing for ATI proctored exams and NCLEX. Organized exactly like the ATI CMS RN book, it condenses all high‑yield pharmacology content into clear, exam‑ready notes. What’s Inside: - Pharmacokinetics & Routes of Administration - Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, therapeutic index, half‑life - Oral, sublingual, buccal, inhalation, topical, SQ/IM, IV, NG/Gastrostomy, suppositories, intradermal, Z‑track technique - Safe Medication Administration & Error Reduction - Types of prescriptions (routine, stat, PRN, standing) - Ten rights of safe med administration - Incident reporting and medication reconciliation - Dosage Calculations & IV Therapy - Conversions (kg, mg, oz, mL, L) - IV site selection, documentation, flushing protocols, tubing changes - Complications: infiltration, extravasation, hematoma, catheter embolus, phlebitis, cellulitis, fluid overload - Special Considerations - Pediatric dosing, pregnancy contraindications, vaccine guidelines - Psychopharmacology - Benzodiazepines (uses, complications, reversal with flumazenil) - Buspirone (long‑term anxiolytic) - SSRIs (sertraline, paroxetine, fluoxetine) - Atypical antidepressants (bupropion, trazodone) - Tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline) - MAOIs (phenelzine) with tyramine food interactions and patient education Key Benefits: - Covers all ATI CMS pharmacology domains in one guide - Organized for quick review and memorization - Includes clinical pearls, rationales, and patient safety notes - Designed to help students achieve Level 2 or higher on ATI exams