ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam - Study Guide 2022/2023 - Correct Questions & Answers

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ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam - Study Guide 2022/2023 ❖ What would be considered a contraindication when using Atenolol? o A patient with a low heart rate ❖ What is an ADR of Atenolol (β-1... Adrenergic Blocker)? o Bradycardia, hypotension, bronchospasms, cardiac arrest ❖ A patient is prescribed Bethanechol, what would be an important teaching point for this medication? o It causes orthostatic hypotension – caution patient to rise and sit slowly ❖ What is Rivastigmine used to treat and what are some ADRs? o Alzheimer’s; ADRs include hepatotoxicity, bradycardia, heart failure ❖ What is Carbidopa/Levodopa used to treat and what would be its therapeutic effect? o Tx of Parkinson’s Disease; TE: reduce tremors/rigidity associated with Parkinson’s ❖ What is the therapeutic effect of Pyridostigmine (AChE Inhibitor)? o To increase muscle strength in patients diagnosed with Myasthenia gravis ❖ What is the therapeutic effect of Atropine? o An increase in heart rate [Show More]

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