ATI Pharmacology Exam

Sucralfate

A mucosal protectant that forms a protective barrier over ulcers.

Zolpidem

A medication used for short-term treatment of insomnia.

Gentamicin

An aminoglycoside antibiotic associated with nephrotoxicity.

Diazepam toxicity

Causes respiratory depression and hypotension; reversed by flumazenil.

Levothyroxine

A thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism with potential adverse effects.

Beclomethasone

A glucocorticoid inhaler; clients should rinse their mouths to prevent candidiasis.

Fluphenazine

An antipsychotic medication that can cause neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

Isotretinoin

A medication with teratogenic effects; contraindicated in women of childbearing age not on contraception.

Nitroglycerin patch application

Remove patches after 10 to 12 hours to prevent medication tolerance.

Hydrochlorothiazide

An antihypertensive thiazide diuretic that may cause orthostatic hypotension.

Digoxin toxicity symptoms

Monitor for yellow tinged vision and other signs indicating possible toxicity.

Filgrastim

A medication that stimulates the bone marrow to produce neutrophils.

Chlordiazepoxide

A benzodiazepine used to prevent delirium tremens during alcohol withdrawal.

Ciprofloxacin contraindication

Tendonitis is a contraindication due to the risk of tendon rupture.

Tamoxifen

A medication that can cause hot flashes and is linked to endometrial cancer.

Atropine action

An anticholinergic agent used to reverse cholinergic toxicity.

Dopamine

An adrenergic agent that increases cardiac output and improves perfusion.

Methadone

Used for the treatment of opioid use disorder and withdrawal symptoms.

Oxybutynin

An anticholinergic taken for urinary incontinence that can cause dry mouth and blurred vision.

Epoetin alfa

A drug used to treat anemia that increases hematocrit but may also raise blood pressure.