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ATI PHARMACOLOGY RN EXAM 2025 |
CERTIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Diphenoxylate & Atropine (Lomotil) Caution - correct-answer-With Renal
impairment ↓ elimination of atropine → ↑ anticholinergic effects of atropine like
confusion
Loperamide (Imodium) use - correct-answer-anti-diarrheal (poorly absorbed from
GI tract; difficulty crossing the blood-brain barrier)
Methylcellulose (Citrucel) use - correct-answer-bulk-forming agent with minimal
Side Effects (SE)
Psyllium (Metamucil) use - correct-answer-bulk-forming agent with minimal Side
Effects (SE)
Acetazolamide (Diamox) [diuretic] indication - correct-answer-edema, epilepsy,
acute mountain sickness, glaucoma (↓ intraocular pressure by ↓ amount of
aqueous humor in the eye) Contra: allergy to sulfonamides
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Metoprolol (Lopressor) [β-blocker] use and side effects - correct-answer-Hold
dose for dyspnea (sign of exacerbation of CHF) Propanolol (Inderal) Use.
Dysrhythmia, HTN, angina; SE: bronchoconstriction/bronchospasm; can block
glyconeogenesis
Norgestrel (Ovrette) use and contraindication - correct-answer-contraception; SE:
excess progestin →weight gain from ↑ appetite; deficiency of progestin: late
breakthrough bleeding, amenorrhea; excess estrogen → edema
Medroxyprogesterone (Provera); Contra: smoking/tobacco products; Risks:
Thromboembolism & Cardiovascular complications; Interventions: use additional
contraceptive measures w/antibiotic therapy
IM injection site - correct-answer-locate dorsogluteal site
Nausea tx - correct-answer-antiemetic plus cool, damp cloth to forehead, neck,
and wrists.
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) indication - correct-answer-Gout; MofA: ↓ serum uric acid
levels & urinary uric acid secretion; Precaution: avoid foods that acidify urine such
as corn
ATI PHARMACOLOGY RN EXAM 2025 |
CERTIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
Diphenoxylate & Atropine (Lomotil) Caution - correct-answer-With Renal
impairment ↓ elimination of atropine → ↑ anticholinergic effects of atropine like
confusion
Loperamide (Imodium) use - correct-answer-anti-diarrheal (poorly absorbed from
GI tract; difficulty crossing the blood-brain barrier)
Methylcellulose (Citrucel) use - correct-answer-bulk-forming agent with minimal
Side Effects (SE)
Psyllium (Metamucil) use - correct-answer-bulk-forming agent with minimal Side
Effects (SE)
Acetazolamide (Diamox) [diuretic] indication - correct-answer-edema, epilepsy,
acute mountain sickness, glaucoma (↓ intraocular pressure by ↓ amount of
aqueous humor in the eye) Contra: allergy to sulfonamides
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Metoprolol (Lopressor) [β-blocker] use and side effects - correct-answer-Hold
dose for dyspnea (sign of exacerbation of CHF) Propanolol (Inderal) Use.
Dysrhythmia, HTN, angina; SE: bronchoconstriction/bronchospasm; can block
glyconeogenesis
Norgestrel (Ovrette) use and contraindication - correct-answer-contraception; SE:
excess progestin →weight gain from ↑ appetite; deficiency of progestin: late
breakthrough bleeding, amenorrhea; excess estrogen → edema
Medroxyprogesterone (Provera); Contra: smoking/tobacco products; Risks:
Thromboembolism & Cardiovascular complications; Interventions: use additional
contraceptive measures w/antibiotic therapy
IM injection site - correct-answer-locate dorsogluteal site
Nausea tx - correct-answer-antiemetic plus cool, damp cloth to forehead, neck,
and wrists.
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) indication - correct-answer-Gout; MofA: ↓ serum uric acid
levels & urinary uric acid secretion; Precaution: avoid foods that acidify urine such
as corn
