ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam Latest 2022 - Study Guide
❖ 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