ATI Pharm Randos

Question 1

with CCB therapy, what should patients use for protection?

Answer 1

sunblock

calcium channel BLOCKers = sun BLOCK

Question 2

“thromycins” are known to do what to the CV system?

Answer 2

prolong QT intervals

“THROW the heart rate outta whack”

Question 3

what rate should furosemide be administered?

Answer 3

20mg/min

Question 4

mnemonic to remember ciprofloxacin and absorption in regards to food

Answer 4

“Cipro goes to ZERO with any minerals”

Question 5

RAAS drugs share what 3 side effects?

Answer 5

1. cough
2. angioedema
3. hyperkalemia

Question 6

NSAIDs should not be used with _____ ______ b/c of the vasodilation effects

Answer 6

beta blockers

Question 7

how long should statins be taken?

Answer 7

FO LIFE!

or cholesterol levels risk bouncing right back up to pre-therapy levels

Question 8

unique AE of catopril

Answer 8

neutropenia –> infection

Question 9

2 more SE of “prils”

not including angioedema, cough or hyper k+

Answer 9

1. distorted taste

2. rash

Question 10

what is important patient teaching for acyclovir therapy?

Answer 10

DRINK LOTS OF H2O!!!!!!!

Question 11

iron can cause ______

Answer 11

constipation

Question 12

NSAIDS should not be used with ______ b/c of toxicity risk

Answer 12

lithium

Question 13

what is ethacrynic acid?

Answer 13

a LOOP diuretic

Question 14

MRSA treatment

Answer 14

vancomycin

Question 15

3 AE of clozapine

Answer 15

1. agranulocytosis –> infection
2. myocarditis
3. hyperlipidemia

Question 16

AE of isoniazid (3)

Answer 16

1. CNS stuff
2. Liver stuff
3. tingly stuff

Question 17

itraconazole can cause _______

Answer 17

edema

Question 18

kayexolate can cause _______

Answer 18

constipation

Question 19

sumatriptan causes _______ + can be used for tx of _________

Answer 19

causes: vasoconstriction

tx of: migraines

Question 20

probenecid (gout) should not be used with which med?

Answer 20

ASA

Question 21

furosemide can cause what if given too quickly?

Answer 21

tinnitus (hearing loss)

Question 22

digoxin should not be taken with ________ _______ b/c of increased toxicity risk?

Answer 22

calcium gluconate

Question 23

“pressins” (vasopression + desmopressin) cause what to happen in the body? & what do they put a patient at risk for?

Answer 23

fluid retention –> at risk for water intoxication (HA is sign)

Question 24

levothyroxine administration in regards to food

Answer 24

NO food

“levo the food alone”

Question 25

graves disease is associated with what?

Answer 25

hyperthyroidism

Question 26

peak of IM med

Answer 26

1 hour

Question 27

peak of IV med

Answer 27

30 mins

Question 28

meperidine doses shouldn't exceed _____mg in 24 hours

Answer 28

600 mg

Question 29

can you take fentanyl with grapefruit?

Answer 29

NOOOpe

Question 30

what is proper administration of dinoprostone (for labor)?

Answer 30

lay down supine for 2 hours post vaginal insertion of drug

Question 31

what type of inhaler would be good for patient with hand deformities?

Answer 31

DPI (a chill disk, not needing hand-mouth coordination)

Question 32

imipenem interacts with which drug & causes a risk for _________?

Answer 32

interaction: valproic acid risk of: seizures

Question 33

progestin deficiency would cause what?

Answer 33

amenorrhea

Question 34

AE of hydroxychloroquine

Answer 34

retinopathy | watch for visual changes

Question 35

cosyntropin is for what?

Answer 35

determining if someone has adrenal insufficiency

Question 36

you can have grapefruit with sirolimus. T/F?

Answer 36

falseeeee if you ever see grapefruit as an answer choice.... do it

Question 37

SSRIs can cause what when mixed with NSAIDs and anticoags?

Answer 37

bleeding

Question 38

what patient education should you give someone about intake with allopurinol therapy?

Answer 38

drink at least 2 L

Question 39

sumatriptan is used for what?

Answer 39

anti-migraine

Question 40

s+s of ASA toxicity (salicylism)

Answer 40

1. respiratory alkalosis (early) 2. tinnitus 3. sweating 4. HA 5. dizzy 6. fever (late)

Question 41

how should you prepare dantrolene?

Answer 41

w/60 mL sterile H2O WITHOUT a bacterostatic agent + give RAPIDLY!!!

Question 42

what should potassium intake be w/methylprenisolone?

Answer 42

increase your potassium

Question 43

carbamazepine can cause what? (r/t BM)

Answer 43

leukopenia

Question 44

time of admin of cromolyn before exercise

Answer 44

10-15 mins

Question 45

s+s of dig toxicity

Answer 45

1. visual issues 2. GI issues 3. fatigue

Question 46

normal calcium level

Answer 46

9-10.5mg/dL

Question 47

what lab tests should we monitor for with statins?

Answer 47

1. liver | 2. CK (rhabdo)

Question 48

what interaction do NSAIDs have with ASA?

Answer 48

decreases CV protective factors of baby aspirin

Question 49

recombinant factor x "pretty much eliminates" risk of what?

Answer 49

CS disease (creksfield jacob or whatever)

Question 50

what drug is used for reversal of alteplase?

Answer 50

amino caprocacid

Question 51

AE of allopurinol (4)

Answer 51

1. BM suppression 2. drowsiness 3. hypersensitivity 4. cataracts

Question 52

butorphanol is what class of drug?

Answer 52

opioid agonist-antagonist

Question 53

tramadol can cause what?

Answer 53

seizures

Question 54

s+s of tylenol toxicity

Answer 54

1. GI (NVDA) 2. lethargy 3. diaphoresis

Question 55

s+s of opioid abstinence syndrome (4)

Answer 55

1. HTN 2. tremors 3. fever 4. GI

Question 56

how should iron be given to maximize effects?

Answer 56

spread it out across the day to maximize RBC production

Question 57

how should epoetin be given (via IV bolus) regarding time?

Answer 57

over 1-3 mins

Question 58

diphenoxylate + atropine should be used cautiously with what patients?

Answer 58

IBD --> toxic megacolon

Question 59

alosteron is used for what condition? what do patients need to do before therapy?

Answer 59

IBS -- sign contract b/c its a fucking shitty med

Question 60

sulfasalazine SE

Answer 60

1. rash 2. blood dyscrasias 3. fever