ATI Pharmacology
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, Digoxin (lanoxin) SE - CORRECT ANSWERS-blurred/double vision
Guaifenesin SE - CORRECT ANSWERS-can 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 ANSWERS-urinary retension,
constipation, drying of nasal/oral secretons, ↑HR
Albuterol (Proventil) [sympathomimetic/ adrenergic beta-2 agonist] Contraindicated -
CORRECT ANSWERS-with 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 ANSWERS-hypothyroidism RT dysfxn of
hypothalamus, pituitary, or thyroid gland
Cephalosporins (Keflex) - CORRECT ANSWERS-allergy to cephalosporins is
considered a precaution for taking penicillins
Phenobarbital [Barbiturates]; interventions for anticonvulsant therapy - CORRECT
ANSWERS-assess for resp. depression, excess sedation from toxic effects, IV at <
50mg/min, avoid extravasation (alkaline→skin damage)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) use - CORRECT ANSWERS-when migraine symptoms appear
and again in 1 hr if symptoms persist
Route—fastest/most effective - CORRECT ANSWERS-intravenous
Narcan [opioid antagonist] - CORRECT ANSWERS-therapeutic action: improvement of
respiratory rate
Baclofen (Lioresal) Therapeutic action - CORRECT ANSWERS-↓ frequency & severity
of muscle spasms
Erythromycin (Erythrocin) [macrolide] SE - CORRECT ANSWERS-liver toxicity
What do need to avoid when taking Spironolactone (Aldactone) [K sparing diuretic] -
CORRECT ANSWERS-foods w/ ↑ K such as salt substitutes
Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen): Indication - CORRECT ANSWERS-malaria
prevention; Use: take weekly starting 1 week before departure and continued for 4
weeks after return.
RN
, Digoxin (lanoxin) SE - CORRECT ANSWERS-blurred/double vision
Guaifenesin SE - CORRECT ANSWERS-can 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 ANSWERS-urinary retension,
constipation, drying of nasal/oral secretons, ↑HR
Albuterol (Proventil) [sympathomimetic/ adrenergic beta-2 agonist] Contraindicated -
CORRECT ANSWERS-with 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 ANSWERS-hypothyroidism RT dysfxn of
hypothalamus, pituitary, or thyroid gland
Cephalosporins (Keflex) - CORRECT ANSWERS-allergy to cephalosporins is
considered a precaution for taking penicillins
Phenobarbital [Barbiturates]; interventions for anticonvulsant therapy - CORRECT
ANSWERS-assess for resp. depression, excess sedation from toxic effects, IV at <
50mg/min, avoid extravasation (alkaline→skin damage)
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) use - CORRECT ANSWERS-when migraine symptoms appear
and again in 1 hr if symptoms persist
Route—fastest/most effective - CORRECT ANSWERS-intravenous
Narcan [opioid antagonist] - CORRECT ANSWERS-therapeutic action: improvement of
respiratory rate
Baclofen (Lioresal) Therapeutic action - CORRECT ANSWERS-↓ frequency & severity
of muscle spasms
Erythromycin (Erythrocin) [macrolide] SE - CORRECT ANSWERS-liver toxicity
What do need to avoid when taking Spironolactone (Aldactone) [K sparing diuretic] -
CORRECT ANSWERS-foods w/ ↑ K such as salt substitutes
Chloroquine phosphate (Aralen): Indication - CORRECT ANSWERS-malaria
prevention; Use: take weekly starting 1 week before departure and continued for 4
weeks after return.
