ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED
ACTUAL EXAM WITH CORRECT AND
WELL DETAILED ANSWERS [GRADED
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Medications for Infection: Aminoglycosides -
CORRECT ANSWER-Gentamcin - fights infection
- C: pregnancy, renal issues
- AE: Ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, hypersensitivity
- NC: Peaks and troughs
Medications for Infection:Penicillins - CORRECT
ANSWER-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 entire course
of therapy even it pt. is feeling better.
Medications for Infection: Cephalosporins - CORRECT
ANSWER-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
Medications for Infection: Cell wall inhibitor - CORRECT
ANSWER-Vancomycin: fights infection
- C: hearing loss, renal issues
- AE: Red mans syndrome, otoxicity, renal toxicity
- NC: Give slowly over 60 mins IV to help prevent red mans syndrome,
complete entire course of therapy even it pt. is feeling better.
Medications for Infection: Tetracyclines - CORRECT ANSWER-
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.
Medications for Infection: Macrolides - CORRECT ANSWER-
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.
Medications for Infection: Carbapenems - CORRECT ANSWER-
Meropenem, Imipenem - fights infection
- C: Penicillin allergy, renal issues
- AE: GI upset, superinfection, allergies
- NC: Monitor for allergic reactions
,Medications for Infection: Urinary tract antiseptic - CORRECT
ANSWER-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.
Medications for Infection: Fluoroquinolones - CORRECT
ANSWER-Ciprofloxacin - fights infection
- C: Can cause spontaneous tendon rupture in children <18,
pregnancy/lactation
- AE: GI upset, tendon rupture, superinfection, phototoxicity
- NC: Low doses in pt's with renal impairment, complete entire course of
therapy even it pt. is feeling better.
Medications for Infection: UT analgesic - CORRECT ANSWER-
Phenazopyridine: treats UTI's (is a dye that functions as a local anesthetic
on the mucosa of the urinary tract)
Medications for Infection: Sulfonamides & Trimethoprim -
CORRECT ANSWER-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.
Medications for Infection: Antiprotozoals - CORRECT ANSWER-
Metronidazole: treats protozoal infections
, - C: pregnancy, kidney/cardiac/fungal/candida infection, seizure disorder
- AE: GI upset, darkening of urine, neurotoxicity, superinfection
- NC: Use additional birth control
Medications for Infection: Antimycobacterials - CORRECT
ANSWER-Isoniazid: treats tuberculosis
- C: older adults, people with diabetes, alcoholism
- AE: hepatotoxicity, hyperglycemia, peripheral neuropathy
- NC: Use additional birth control
Rifampin: treats infection & TB
- C: hepatic impairment
- AE: Can turn excretory fluids orange, GI upset, superinfection, hepatotoxicity
- NC: Full glass of water, non-hormonal contraception
Medications for Infection: Antifungals - CORRECT ANSWER-
Amphotericin B, Ketoconazole: treats fungal infections
- C: Anemia, pregnancy/lactation, renal issues
- AE: Gynecomastia, nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, electrolyte imbalance, bone marrow
suppression
- NC: Amphotericin B is VERY toxic, used only for life-threatening situations, use
additional birth control, complete entire course of therapy even it pt. is feeling better.
Medications for Infection: Antivirals - CORRECT ANSWER-
Acyclovir, Oseltamivir: Herpes Simplex & Herpes Zoster (Acyclovir), Influenza
(Oseltamivir)
- C: Renal impairment
- AE: Acyclovir can cause phlebitis and nephrotoxicity
- NC: Use additional contraception, complete entire course of therapy even it pt. is
feeling better.
