ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED REVIEW ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |ALREADY GRADED A+

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED 2023-2024

REVIEW ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND

CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES

|ALREADY GRADED A+

What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - ANSWER- -they don't

cure disease, they slow the process.

NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? -

ANSWER- administered by subcutaneous injection or IV infusion

Lisinopril therapeutic effect - ANSWER- blood pressure answer (e.g.

120/80)

Medication for Schizophrenia - ANSWER- risperidone, Risperdal

Macrodantin medication - ANSWER- used to treat or prevent certain

urinary tract infections

Haldol-inform if you are taking ____________ medication. - ANSWER-

-benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs (all ending with "pam") and

even, Xanax.

Fosomax - ANSWER- same as-Alendronate is used for treating

osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women.

Lipitor - ANSWER- -lowers cholesterol in blood, "statins". Reduce LDL

and total cholesterol. Raise HDL.

Garamycin- - ANSWER- Antibiotic that is toxic to the kidney, injected

for radiology studies.

Digoxin side effects - ANSWER- -Fatigue

-Bradycardia

-Anorexia

-Nausea/Vomiting

Singulair - ANSWER- used before exercise to prevent breathing

problems during exercise (bronchospasm).

What medication to administer with Tylenol overdose? - ANSWERacetylcysteine (Mucomyst) must be given IV

HPV vaccine - ANSWER- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV2, HPV4) - -

Three doses should be given over a 6 month

-interval for females at 11 to 12 years of age (minimum age is 9 years).

-The second dose should be administered 2 months after the first dose,

and the third dose should be administered 6 months after the first dose.

-HPV4 may be given to males starting at age 9 years of age.

Opioid toxicity-what to check first - ANSWER- oxygen saturation

Valporic Acid lab - ANSWER- liver

Lithium report immediately - ANSWER- slurred speech

Prednisone report - ANSWER- sore throat

Food to avoid when taking Lithium - ANSWER- -salty foods

-alcoholic beverages

Labs for patients taking hydrothiazide - ANSWER- Periodic

determination of serum electrolytes to detect possible electrolyte

imbalance should be done at appropriate intervals.

Regarding Controlled Substances (I, II, III, IV, & V):

Rate from Most Addictive to Least Addictive. - ANSWER- I, II, III, IV,

V

What are some Adverse Effects of Opiates? - ANSWER- - Hypotension

- Constipation

- Urinary Retention