2025 ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED 2025-2030
VERSION WITH ACTUAL QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
-obesity
-ADHD
What level of caffeine that causes ADR's? - --
ANSWER--->250mg (2-3 cups)
,What are the ADR's of caffeine? - --ANSWER----
nervousness
-restless
-insomnia
-tremors
-cardiac arrhythmias
-wear diuretic
-potential fetal harm-convulsions
What is an important fact when giving CNS
stimulants? Give an example drug - --ANSWER----
long acting CNS drugs CANNOT be chewed or
crushed!
-Concerta cannot be crushed, chewed, or dissolved!
What is the action of methylphenidate (Ritalin,
Concerta, Metadate, Daytrana)? - --ANSWER---
increases NE and DA release
,What are ADR's of methylphenidate (Ritalin,
Concerta) - --ANSWER---insomnia, reduced
appetite, emotional swings, abuse potential
Discuss the drug atomexetine (Straterra) - --
ANSWER----NON stimulant ADHD drug
-takes 1-3 weeks for maximal response
-decreases NE re-uptake
-ADR's: decreased appetite, mood swings,
somnolence, disrupted sleep patterns, liver toxicity
risk
What are the nursing implications for giving
psychomotor stimulants? - --ANSWER----give last
dose before 6pm
-monitor weight weekly
-inform school RN of medication regimen
-avoid caffeine-containing beverages
-drug holidays
, -monitor behavior
What is Primary Open Angle glaucoma? - --
ANSWER----gradual blockage of outflow of aqueous
humor (the fluid in front of the lens);
-results in gradual blindness
**most common (90% of patients)
What is Acute Angle Closure glaucoma? - --
ANSWER----abrupt closure that causes blindness
within 1-2 days (without treatment)
What pathophysiology occurs in both types of
glaucoma? - --ANSWER---the increase in intraocular
pressure (IOP) a decrease in blood supply to the
optic nerve, causing blindness
VERSION WITH ACTUAL QUESTION AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
-obesity
-ADHD
What level of caffeine that causes ADR's? - --
ANSWER--->250mg (2-3 cups)
,What are the ADR's of caffeine? - --ANSWER----
nervousness
-restless
-insomnia
-tremors
-cardiac arrhythmias
-wear diuretic
-potential fetal harm-convulsions
What is an important fact when giving CNS
stimulants? Give an example drug - --ANSWER----
long acting CNS drugs CANNOT be chewed or
crushed!
-Concerta cannot be crushed, chewed, or dissolved!
What is the action of methylphenidate (Ritalin,
Concerta, Metadate, Daytrana)? - --ANSWER---
increases NE and DA release
,What are ADR's of methylphenidate (Ritalin,
Concerta) - --ANSWER---insomnia, reduced
appetite, emotional swings, abuse potential
Discuss the drug atomexetine (Straterra) - --
ANSWER----NON stimulant ADHD drug
-takes 1-3 weeks for maximal response
-decreases NE re-uptake
-ADR's: decreased appetite, mood swings,
somnolence, disrupted sleep patterns, liver toxicity
risk
What are the nursing implications for giving
psychomotor stimulants? - --ANSWER----give last
dose before 6pm
-monitor weight weekly
-inform school RN of medication regimen
-avoid caffeine-containing beverages
-drug holidays
, -monitor behavior
What is Primary Open Angle glaucoma? - --
ANSWER----gradual blockage of outflow of aqueous
humor (the fluid in front of the lens);
-results in gradual blindness
**most common (90% of patients)
What is Acute Angle Closure glaucoma? - --
ANSWER----abrupt closure that causes blindness
within 1-2 days (without treatment)
What pathophysiology occurs in both types of
glaucoma? - --ANSWER---the increase in intraocular
pressure (IOP) a decrease in blood supply to the
optic nerve, causing blindness
