ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam Q&A

ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam -
2023
1. Medications for Infection: Aminoglycosides
Gentamicin - fights infection
- C: pregnancy, renal issues
- AE: Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, hypersensitivity
- NC: Peaks and troughs
Tip: Gentamicin is not gentle
2. Medications for Infection: Carbapenems
Meropenem, Imipenem - fights infection
- C: Penicillin allergy, renal issues
- AE: GI upset, superinfection, allergies
- NC: Monitor for allergic reactions
3. Medications for Infection: Penicillins
Penicillin, Amoxicillin, Ampicillin - fights infection
- C: Allergic to penicillin, renal issues
- AE: Allergies, renal issues, hyperkalemia, hypernatremia, dysrhythmias
- NC: Take with food, use additional contraceptive, complete the entire course of therapy
even it pt. is feeling better.
4. Medications for Infection: Cephalosporins
Cefazolin, Ceftriaxone =- fights infection
- C: Penicillin or cephalosporin allergy, renal issues
- AE: Renal issues, pain with IM injections, superinfection
- NC: take with food, store oral's in refrigerator
5. Medications for Infection: Cell wall inhibitor
Vancomycin: fights infection
- C: hearing loss, renal issues
- AE: Red mans syndrome, otoxicity, renal toxicity, phelbitis
- NC: Give slowly over 60 mins IV to help prevent red mans syndrome, complete entire
course of therapy even it pt. is feeling better.
Tip: the red man drives the van - listening to loud music and not using the bathroom
6. Medications for Infection: Tetracyclines
Doxycycline: fights infection, acne, lyme disease
- C: pregnancy, liver/kidney disease
- AE: If given to children <8 - causes tooth discoloration, photosensitivity, GI upset,
superinfection
- NC: use additional contraceptive, complete entire course of therapy even it pt. is feeling
better.no calcium.iron
Tip: tetra reminds us about tetris, teeth, lots of little blocks
7. Medications for Infection: Macrolides
Erythromycin, Azithromycin (z-pak) - fights infections, pneumonia, pertussis, chlamydia
(is an alt. med. for those who are allergic to penicillin)
- C: Liver disease, prolonged QT
- AE: GI upset, ototoxicity, prolonged QT
- NC: Use additional contraceptive, if treating an STD - treat partner as well.
Tip: throw mice - slide because of phlegm
8. Medications for Infection: Sulfonamides & Trimethoprim
Trimethoprim-silfamethoxazole - treats UTI's
- C: Pregnancy/lactation, folate deficiency, renal issues
- AE: Agranulocytosis, hyperkalemia, hypersensitivity
- NC: Take on an empty stomach! Use additional contraceptive, complete entire course of
therapy even it pt. is feeling better.
9. Medications for Infection: Urinary tract antiseptic
Nitrofurantoin: treats UTI's
- C: pregnancy/lactation, renal issues
- AE: GI upset, peripheral neuropathy
- NC: turns urine rust-yellow to brown, can stain teeth, complete entire course of therapy
even it pt. is feeling better