Top 50 Drugs- ATI Pharm Questions with correct answers

Albuterol Aerosol Correct Answer - Bronchodilator Beta 2 agonist Therapeutic Effects: Bronchodilation for asthma, COPD, acute bronchospasm A/R: Nervousness, restlessness, tremor, chest pain, palpitations. Assess lung sound before & after TX. Observe for paradoxical bronchospasm (wheezing). Consider aerochamber. Monitor K+ and glucose. Rinse mouth with water to minimize dry mouth. Zolpidem (Ambien) Correct Answer - Sedative / hypnotic Therapeutic Effects: Sedation and induction of sleep A/R: Amnesia, daytime drowsiness, drugged feeling, physical & psychological dependence, tolerance, GI effects Assess sleep, mental status, potential for dependence. Don't use more than 7-10 days. Avoid ETOH & other CNS depressants Lorazepam (Ativan) Correct Answer - Antianxiety Sedative / hypnotic. Benzodiazepine. Therapeutic Effects:Management of anxiety, insomnia, Status Epilepticus. Preoperative sedation. Postoperative amnesia A/R: Dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, APNEA, CARDIAC ARREST with rapid IVP