Ati Pharmacology Final Exam Study Guide

Pharmacology Final Exam Study Guide

Total is 100 Questions = 70 pharmacology + 30 Drug Dosage

Describe what the nurse should advise the client who is having nausea and upset stomach from

erythromycin.

Take this medication with food

Define the following words:

Intrinsic effect

Hormones, enzymes, growth factors, and other chemicals made by the body that change the activity of

cells.

Side effect

Drug side effects are expected, are mild, and do not occur in all patients.

Adverse effect

A drug effect that is more severe than expected and has the potential to damage tissue or cause serious

health problems. It may also be called a toxic effect or toxicity and usually requires intervention by the

prescriber.

Therapeutic effect

Desired effect (main effect) of a drug on specific body cells or tissues; same as intended action.

Describe foods need to be avoided while taking a MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor).

Foods with tyramine (Aged cheese, wine, cured meats);

Processed food; aged food; anything that is found on pizza

Identify medications that apply a protective coating to the stomach.

Enteric Coating

The drugs which most commonly cause stomach ulcers like aspirin, diclofenac and naproxen are

frequently available with enteric coatings.

Reversal agent for Dilaudid (Hydromorphone)

ATI PHARMACOLOGY FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE

70 Pharmacology Questions

30 Drug Dosage Questions

NALOXONE (NARCAN)

Reversal agent for Xanax (Alprazolam)

Romazicon (Flumazenil)

Reversal agent for opioids

Naloxone

Reversal agent for benzodiazepines

Flumazenil

Reversal agent for warfarin

Vitamin K

Reversal agent for Heparin

Protamine Sulfate

Education about side effects of Ritalin (Ritalin is a CNS stimulant sometimes used to treat narcolepsy;

it causes increased general CNS stimulation to promote wakefulness and reduce the sudden sleepiness of

narcolepsy.)

Why do they take Ritalin- ADHD; ADD

When is the best time to take it- in the morning; might cause insomnia (do not take at bedtime); it is a

stimulus

Check for tachycardia

Common side effects of CNS stimulant drugs used for narcolepsy include hyperactivity, insomnia,

restlessness, tremor, hypertension, palpitation, tachycardia, and loss of appetite (anorexia). Other side

effects include nervousness, headache, upset stomach, diarrhea, mood swings, and depression.

Nursing Interventions prior to the administration of metoprolol

- Monitor for hypotension and bradycardia frequently during dose adjustment and during therapy. Hold if

pulse is less than 60 bpm.

- Administer with meals or directly after eating.

Client teaching for spironolactone