VATI Pharmacology Review 2025: NCLEX Drug Guide & Nursing Study Notes

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A client with a digoxin level of 2.4 ng/ml has a heart rate of 39.

The health care provider prescribes atropine sulfate. What best

describes the intended action of atropine for this client?

.....ANSWER.....To accelerate the HR by interfering with vagal

impulses

*Atropine-anticholinergics

What is felbamate used for? .....ANSWER.....refractory partial

and generalized seizures, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

What is Lennox-Gastaut syndrome? .....ANSWER.....kids < 7 y/o

with mental retardation and seizures (any type)

What are the S/S of Herpes simplex 2? .....ANSWER.....Vesicular

lesions

Tingling pains

Fever

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HA

Swollen lymph nodes

What are astringents? .....ANSWER.....Liquid-based formulas that

contain alcohol that help cleanse skin, tighten pores and dry out

oil. Astringent pads used to relieve itching, burning, and irritation

caused by hemorrhoids

What is an adverse effect of glucocorticoids?

.....ANSWER.....Peptic ulcers b/c glucocorticoids irritate the gastric

mucosa

How do glucocorticoids affect potassium? .....ANSWER.....Cause

hypokalemia

Zolpidem (Ambien) causes what adverse effect?

.....ANSWER.....Dizziness and daytime drowsiness




*used for insomnia

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What is hydroxychloroquine? .....ANSWER.....Antimalarial med

used for RA. High risk of SE of retinopathy, which can be

irreversible and cause blindness

How should hemorrhoids be treated? .....ANSWER.....-Increase

fluids and fiber to soften stool and reduce straining

-Topical analgesic ointments

-Astringent pads

When is herpes simplex most transmissible?

.....ANSWER.....Equally transmissible in active and latent stages

What is doxepin (Silenor)? .....ANSWER.....Tricyclic antidepressant

(TCA) used for depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Anticholinergic

effects and postural hypotension

What is clonidine? .....ANSWER.....An alpha 2 agonist used for

HTN, severe pain, and ADHD. Common adverse effect: dry mouth

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When removing a central line from a client's right internal jugular

vein, how should the client be positioned?

.....ANSWER.....Trendelenberg. Entry site should be below the

level of the client's heart (limit blood's ability to flow for a bit)

What are the SE of Bumex (bumetanide)? .....ANSWER.....-

hypokalemia

-postural hypotension

-Ototoxicity

-Nephrotoxicity

-HA

-loss of appetite

How does an increase in sodium levels affect lithium levels?

.....ANSWER.....Decreases lithium levels

*Indirectly related