PHARM HESI FINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(2022-2023 A+)
Actonel - ANS-bisphosphonate - side effect damage to esophagitis need to stand up
and walk around for at least 30 minutes
Acetylcysteine - ANS-antidote
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PHARM HESI FINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(2022-2023 A+)
Actonel - ANS-bisphosphonate - side effect damage to esophagitis need to stand up
and walk around for at least 30 minutes
Acetylcysteine - ANS-antidote for Tylenol, used for pulmonary disorders. Cystic fibrosis.
Use cautiously in patients with Asthma. Rough on the liver smells like rotten Eggs.
Pneumonia bronchitis its used for. Take with lots of fluid.
Adderall and Adderall XR - ANS-weight decrease appetite issues with sleeping if taken
to late in the day. Extended release allows for extended working time. Give to child in
morning with breakfast. Stimulant
Amlodipine - ANS-calcium channel blocker - chest pain, arrythmia, and hypertension.
(Vasodilator) - relaxes heart muscles - causes sexual disfunction, can cause orthostatic
hypotension, blurred vision lower dose of med. Adverse effect can be peripheral edema
and pulmonary edema. Take BP and pulse prior to giving.
Aricept - ANS-(cholinergic) Anti-Alzheimer's agent - treat dementia. take daily as
directed notify changes in stool and abdominal pain can cause A-Fib. Give in the
evening right before bed. Assess cognitive function for improvement of mood and
memory.
Albuterol Inhaler (Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir) - ANS-- bronchodilator - SABA -
Administer as an inhaler or nebulizer - shake it then blow out then breathe in then hold
5-10 seconds then slowly inhale take this before any steroid inhaler. bronchospasm
wheezing chest pain angina, tremors dizziness excited. Rescue inhaler. Avoid other
stimulants like caffeine while taking.
Atorvastin (Lipitor) - ANS-Class: HMG-CoA inhibitor
MOA: blocks cholestrol production in the liver
Indications: hyperlipidemia
Baclofen - ANS-Muscle Relaxant
Cyclosporine - ANS-Immunosuppressant
Cymbalta - ANS-duloxetine (antidepressant)Anti depressant - fatigue nausea - more
regulated mood with this drug
Digoxin - ANS-antiarrhythmic drug - decreases heart rate - narrow therapeutic range -
take with or without food must take same time everyday check heart rate before taking
it. Do not take with Betablockers. Do not take with antacids within an hour or after of
taking med. if in toxicity you will see yellow halo. Low on potassium can cause OD.
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