ATI Pharmacology quiz
Aspirin is contra indicated for children who have a viral infection due to the risk of developing what adverse affect? -
... [Show More] ANSWER ==Reye's syndrome
Education for a CKF patient who has a new prescription of epoetin alpha - ANSWER ==Therapeutic effects: stimulates RBC production and reduces anemia which is common in chronic kidney failure patient since erythropoietin is produced by the kidney
Adverse effects: HTN, clotting formation of fistula
What medication should be administered to a patient who has PUD and report a headache? - ANSWER ==Acetaminophen-
can be administered to a patient with PUD because it doesn't affect blood coagulation and doesn't increase the risk of G.I. bleeding
Contraindicated:
Ibuprofen, naproxen, & aspirin are all NSAID's, can reduce platelet aggregation and increase the risk of G.I. hemorrhage
Clopidogrel (Plavix) - ANSWER ==Platelet aggregation inhibitor
Used to prevent stenosis of coronary stents, MI, strokes
Adverse effects: dizziness, headaches, HTN, diarrhea; coffee ground emesis, black tarry stools, ecchymosis (which are signs of bleeding)
Rx: for bleeding
Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) - ANSWER ==Antimicrobial prophylaxis for Gonorrhea
3rd generation cephalosporin
Contraindicated: in patients who have an allergy to cephalosporins or a severe allergy to penicillin
Piperacillin - ANSWER ==Penicillin
Cross sensitivity to ceftriaxone, a third generation cephalosporin used to treat gonorrhea
Metoclopramide (Reglan) - ANSWER ==Tx: GERD, gastroparessi (med promotes gastric motility & emptying), post-op n/v,
Class: Antiemetic
Adverse effects: sedation (CNS effect), EPS, diarrhea
Contraindicated: patients who have an intestinal obstruction or perforation
Chlorpromazine (Thorazine) - ANSWER ==Antipsychotic
Tx schizophrenia
Adverse effects: Parkinsonism- involuntary movements and tremors, mask-like facial expression
Antidote = amantadine
Hydroxyzine HCl - ANSWER ==Tx: Antiallergy/Antianxiety
Adverse effects of epinephrine - ANSWER ==HTN, Palpitations (tachycardia), dysrhythmias
Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) - ANSWER ==Urinary Tract Analgesic
Tx: UTI; relieve pain and burning during urination
Adverse effects: mild G.I. upset, reddish- orange colored urine
Education: take medication with meals; change in urine color does not need to be reported
Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) - ANSWER ==Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
Tx: UTI; ask by destroying and inhibiting bacteria
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