ATI Pharmacology Proctored: Part 1 & 2
What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-olol"? - Beta Blockers
What class of medications
... [Show More] typically contain the suffix "-epam"? - Benzodiazepines
What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-setron"? - 5-HT3 Antagonists
What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-statin"? - HMG-CoA reductase
What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-mab"? - Monoclonal antibodies
What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-pril"? - ACE inhibitors
HMG-CoA / AKA? - Statins
Drugs within the Same Pharmacologic Class have which Similar Attributes?
***These attributes are SIMILAR or IDENTICAL in a Pharmacologic Class; if you know
about one drug in a class, you will have some knowledge of the other drugs within the
class.*** - - Indications
- Mechanism of Action
- Contraindications & Precautions
- Interactions
- Adverse Reactions & Side Effects
Define drug "Loading Dose". - A large initial dose used when immediate drug response
is desired.
Define drug "Tachyphylaxis". - A rapid decrease in response to a drug.
List the ten "Rights of Drug Administration". - - Client
- Drug
- Dose
- Time
- Route
- Assessment
- Refuse (to)
- Education
- Evaluation
- Documentation
***CDDTR - A REED***
What is a "SMART" goal? - - Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Realistic
- Timed
In which way does a Cholinergic drug Affect the:
- Eyes
- Lungs
- Heart
- Blood Vessels
- GI system
- Bladder
- Uterus
- Salivary Gland - - Constricts Pupils
- Constricts Bronchioles & Increases Secretions
- Decreases HR
- Dilates Blood Vessels
- Increases Peristalsis
- Constricts Bladder
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- Increases Salivation
In which way does an Adrenergic drug Affect the:
- Eyes
- Lungs
- Heart
- Blood Vessels
- GI system
- Bladder
- Uterus
- Salivary Gland - - Dilates Pupils
- Dilates Bronchioles
- Increases HR
- Constricts Blood Vessels
- Relaxes GI activity
- Relaxes Bladder
- Relaxes Uterine muscle
- Decreased Salivation
Adrenergic Drugs Stimulate which Nervous System? - Sympathetic Nervous System
Sympathetic Nervous System / AKA? - "Fight or Flight"
Cholinergic Drugs Stimulate which Nervous System? - Parasympathetic Nervous
System
Parasympathetic Nervous System / AKA? - "Rest & Digest"
Define drug "Infiltration". - When medication leaks into the surrounding tissue rather
than into the vein.
Regarding drugs that affect the nervous system:
What does the Suffix "-olytic" mean? - Blocking, "Anti-"
What are the Adverse Effects of Atropine (an Anti-Cholinergic)? - - Can't See
- Can't Spit
- Can't Pee
- Can't Sh*t
In what Therapeutic Drug Classification are Barbiturates? - Sedative-Hypnotics
AKA / "Downers"
What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-barbital"? - Barbituates
What is the Antidote for Barbituate Toxicity? - Activated Charcoal
***B*tches Get Coal***
What are common Indications for Barbituates? - - Epilepsy
- Inability to Sleep
In what Therapeutic Drug Classification are Benzodiazepines? - Anti- Anxiety &
Hypnotics
AKA / "Downers"
How do Benzodiazepines work? - By keeping GABA going
Define "GABA". - The bodies natural Anti-Anxiety Neurotransmitter
What class of medications typically contain the suffix "-am"? - Benzodiazepines
What is the Antidote for Benzodiazepine Toxicity? - Romazicon (flumazenil)
What Care should be taken when Administering Romazicon (flumazenil)? - Highly
Irritating to Veins; Avoid Extravasation.
Define "Extravasation". - Leakage Outside the Intended Area.
What Therapeutic Drug Classification is Phenytoin? - Anti-Seizure
CAM / AKA? - Complimentary Alternative Medicine
What Restriction is Important regarding MAOIs? - No Foods containing Tyramine; can
cause Hypertensive Crisis.
***No Fermented/Processed Foods AKA / "Party Foods"***
Neuroleptics / AKA? - Anti-Psychotics
What are the S/S of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome? - - Muscle Rigidity
- Sudden High Fever
- BP Fluctuations
- Tachycardia [Show Less]