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ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED CME 2024/ 2025 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
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“A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer this
"A nurse orienting a newly licensed nurse is reviewing the procedure for taking a telephone prescription. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an
second nurse should listen to a telephone prescription to prevent errors in communication" "A nurse is preparing to administer vancomycin 1 g by intermittent IV bolus. Available is vancomycin 1 g in 100 mL of dextrose 5% in water (D5W) to infuse over 45 min. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse should adjust the manual IV infusion to deliver how
"A nurse is preparing to administer clindamycin 200 mg by intermittent IV bolus. The amount available is clindamycin injection 200 mg in 100 mL 0.9% sodium chloride (0.9% NaCl) to infuse over 30 min. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round
"A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 80 mg PO daily. The amount available is furosemide oral solution 10 mg/1 mL. how many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the
"A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has a new prescription for an
"A nurse is reviewing a client's health record and notes that the client experiences permanent extrapyramidal effects caused by a previous medication. The nurse should recognize that the
Central nervous" "A nurse is caring for a client who is taking oral Oxycodone The client states he is also taking Ibuprofen in three recommended doses daily. The nurse should identify that an interaction
"A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a 4-month-old infant. Which of the following pharmacokinetic principles should the nurse consider when administering medications to this
Infants' blood-brain barrier is poorly developed. Infants have an increased ability to absorb topical medications." "A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking Sertraline for the past 2 days. Which of the following assessment findings should alert the nurse to the possibility that the client is
"A nurse is reviewing laboratory findings and notes that a client's plasma Lithium level is 2.
Perform immediate gastric lavage." "A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for Lithium Carbonate. When teaching the client about ways to prevent Lithium toxicity, the nurse should advise the client to do which
"A nurse is assessing a client who takes Lithium Carbonate for the treatment of Bipolar disorder. The nurse should recognize which of the following findings as a possible indication of toxicity to
"A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for Valproic Acid. The nurse should instruct the client that while taking this medication he will need to have which of the following
thrombocyte count amylase Liver function tests" "A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a female client who has Bipolar disorder and a new prescription for Carbamazepine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in
your diet."
"A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client who has absence seizures. The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following medications to the client? (Select all that
Valproic acid Lamotrigine" "A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for oxcarbazepine with a female client who has partial
"Consider using an alternate form of contraception if you are using oral contraceptives." "Avoid driving until you see how the medication affects you." "Notify your provider if you develop a skin rash" "A nursing is planning care for a client who is receiving Furosemide IV for peripheral edema. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care? (Select all that
Monitor serum potassium levels. Elevate the head of bed slowly before ambulation. Recommend eating a banana daily" "A nurse is providing information to a client who has a new prescription for
"A nurse is providing information to a client who has a new prescription for
"A nurse is caring for a client who has increased intracranial pressure and is receiving Mannitol.
"A nurse is planning caring for a client who is has a new prescription for Torsemide. The nurse should plan to monitor for which of the following adverse reactions of this medications? (Select
Hypotension Ototoxicity Ventricular dysrhythmias" "A nurse is reviewing the health record of a client who asks about using Propranolol to treat hypertension. The nurse should recognize which of the following conditions is a contraindication
"A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Verapamil to control Hypertension.
the amount of dietary fiber in the diet" "A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for Captopril for hypertension. The
"A nurse in an acute care facility is caring for a client who is receiving IV Nitroprusside for hypertensive crisis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse
"A nurse is planning to administer a first dose of Captopril to a client who has hypertension. Which of the following medications can intensify first dose hypotension?
Clonidine Aliskiren" "A nurse in a provider's office is monitoring serum electrolytes for four older adult clients who take digoxin. Which of the following electrolyte values increases a client's risk for Digoxin
"A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a new prescription for Digoxin and takes multiple other medications. The nurse should recognize that concurrent use of which of the
Verapamil"
"A nurse is assessing a client who is taking Amiodarone to treat Atrial Fibrillation. Which of the
Productive cough" "A nurse is assessing a client during transfusion of a unit of whole blood. The client develops a cough, shortness of breath, elevated blood pressure, and distended neck veins. The nurse should
Furosemide" "A nurse is providing instructions to a client who has a prescription for Amoxicillin and Clarithromycin to treat a Peptic Ulcer. Which of the following information should the nurse
"A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Omeprazole for management of
"A nurse is teaching a client who is taking Sucralfate PO for Peptic Ulcer Disease has a new prescription for phenytoin to control seizures. Which of the following instructions
medications" "A nurse is caring for four clients who have Peptic Ulcer Disease. The nurse should recognize
client who is pregnant" "A nurse is providing a client who has Peptic Ulcer Disease with instructions about managing his
"Avoid smoking."" "A nurse is caring for a client who received Prochlorperazine 4 hr ago. The client reports spasms
"A nurse is planning to administer Ondansetron IV for an older adult client who has a history of diabetes mellitus and cardiac myopathy and is receiving chemotherapy for cancer. For which of
Diarrhea prolonged QT interval" "A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has gout and a new prescription for Allopurinol. For which of the following adverse effects should the client be taught to monitor? (Select all that
Rash increase in gout pain" "A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for Adalimumab for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Based on the route of administration of Adalimumab, which of the following should the
injection" "A nurse is preparing to administer Belimumab for a client who has Systemic Lupus
"A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. Which of the following
"A nurse is evaluating teaching for a client who has Rheumatoid Arthritis and a new prescription for Methotrexate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates understanding of the teaching? A. "I will be sure to return to the clinic at least once a year to have my blood drawn while I'm
mouth while taking this medication. (Ulcerations in the mouth, tongue, or throat are often the first signs of methotrexate toxicity and should be reported to the provider immediately)"
"A nurse is taking a history for a client who reports that he is taking Aspirin about four times daily for a sprained wrist. Which of the following prescribed medications taken by the client is
"A nurse in an emergency department is performing an admission assessment for a client who
"A nurse is preparing to administer an Opioid agonist to a client who has acute pain. Which of the
"A nurse is caring for a client who has end-stage cancer and is receiving Morphine. The client's daughter asks why the provider prescribed Methylnaltrexone. Which of the following responses
constipation."" "A nurse is preparing to administer Butorphanol to a client who has a history of substance use disorder. The nurse should identify which of the following information as true regarding
opioid-dependent clients" "A nurse is planning to administer Morphine IV to a client who is postoperative. Which of the
respiratory rate is 12/min or less" "A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who is receiving transdermal Fentanyl for severe pain. Which of the following medications should the nurse
"A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and is taking Morphine and Carbamazepine or pain. Which of the following effects should the nurse monitor for when giving the medications
Reduced adverse effects of the opioid Increased analgesic effects" "A nurse is planning care for a client who has brain cancer and is experiencing headaches. Which
Dexamethasone"
"A nurse is preparing to administer Pamidronate to a client who has bone pain related to cancer.
administration" "A nurse is planning care for a client who has cancer and is taking a Glucocorticoid as an adjuvant medication for pain control. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the
Monitor serum potassium level. Monitor for gastric bleeding" "A nurse is administering Amitriptyline to a client who is experiencing cancer pain. For which of
hypotension" "A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is experiencing migraine headaches. Which of the
Identify and avoid trigger factors. Lie down in a dark quiet room at the onset of a migraine. Avoid foods that contain Tyramine." "A nurse is planning care for a client who is to receive Tetracaine prior to a Bronchoscopy. Which
Keep the client NPO until pharyngeal response returns" "A nurse is caring for a client who receives a local anesthetic of Lidocaine during the repair of a skin laceration. For which of the following adverse reactions should the nurse monitor the client?
- CORRECT ANSWER Seizures" "A nurse is reviewing the health history of a client who has migraine headaches and is to begin prophylaxis therapy with Propranolol. Which of the following findings in the client history
heart block" "A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has migraine headaches and a new prescription for Ergotamine. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to stop
will be gradually increased" "A nurse is caring for a client who is taking for Somatropin to stimulate growth. The nurse should
"A nurse is assessing a client who takes Desmopressin for Diabetes Insipidus. For which of the
"A nurse is admitting a client to an acute care facility for a total hip arthroplasty. The client takes
"A nurse is caring for several clients who came to the clinic for a seasonal influenza immunization. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is a candidate to
17 - year-old who has a hypersensitivity to Penicillin" "A nurse is teaching a group of new parents about immunizations. The nurse should instruct the parents that the series for which of the following vaccines is completed prior to the first birthday?
- CORRECT ANSWER Rotavirus vaccine" "A nurse at a provider's office is preparing to administer RV, DTaP, hib, PCV13, and IPV immunizations to a 4-month-old infant. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to
anterolateral thigh. Giving the infant a pacifier during injections" "A 12-month-old child just received the first measles, mumps, and rubella (mmR) vaccine. For which of the following possible reactions to this vaccine should the nurse teach the parents to
Swollen glands bruising" "A nurse is caring for a group of clients who are not protected against Varicella. The nurse should
"A nurse is caring for a client who has breast cancer and asks why she is receiving a combination therapy of Cyclophosphamide, Methotrexate, and Fluorouracil. The response by the nurse should include that combination chemotherapy is used to do which of the following? (Select all that
Attack cancer cells at different stages of cell growth Decrease injury to normal body cells" "A nurse is preparing to administer Cyclophosphamide IV to a client who has Hodgkin's disease. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer concurrently with the
Uroprotectant agent, such as mesna" "A nurse is preparing to administer Leucovorin to a client who has cancer and is receiving chemotherapy with Methotrexate. Which of the following responses should the nurse use when
healthy cells from methotrexate's toxic effect."" "A nurse is teaching a client who has breast cancer about Tamoxifen. Which of the following
abnormal uterine bleeding" "A nurse is caring for a client who is being treated with Interferon alfa-2b for Malignant Melanoma. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse monitor? (Select all that
Peripheral neuropathy Depression" "A nurse is caring for a client who receives Rituximab to treat Non-hodgkin's Leukemia and who
"A nurse is implementing a plan of care for a client who has a wound infection. Which of the
specimen for culture" "A nurse is caring for a client who has a UTI and a history of recurrence of this type of infection. The client asks why the provider has not yet prescribed an antibiotic. The nurse should explain
"A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to receive Imipenem-cilastatin IV to treat an infection. Which of the following medications the client also receives puts him at risk
"A nurse is caring for a client who has a Cerebrospinal fluid infection with gram-negative bacteria. Which of the following Cephalosporin antibiotics should the nurse expect to administer
"A nurse is preparing to administer Penicillin V to a client who has a streptococcal infection. The client tells the nurse that she has difficulty swallowing tablets and doesn't "do well" with liquid or chewable medications because the taste gags her, even when the a nurse mixes the medication
"A nurse is teaching a client about taking Tetracycline to treat a GI infection due to Helicobacter pylori, Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the
having diarrhea."" "A nurse is administering gentamicin by IV infusion at 0900. The medication will take 1 hr to infuse. When should the nurse plan to obtain a blood sample for a peak serum level of
"A nurse is caring for a client who is starting a course of gentamicin IV for a serious respiratory infection. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse monitor as an adverse
hematuria muscle weakness Vertigo" "A nurse is caring for a client who has Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis and is receiving several antibiotics, including Streptomycin Im. For which of the following manifestations should the
paresthesias" "A nurse is caring for a client who is undergoing preparation for extensive colorectal surgery. Which of the following oral antibiotics should the nurse expect to administer specifically to
"A nurse reviewing a client's medication history notes an allergy to Sulfonamides. This allergy is
glyburide furosemide" "A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for Nitrofurantoin. Which of the
Observe for bruising on the skin. Take the medication with milk or meals. Expect brown discoloration of urine" "A nurse is teaching a female client who has a severe UTI about ciprofloxacin. Which of the following information about adverse reactions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
Watch for a vaginal yeast infection. Inspect the mouth for cottage cheese-like lesions" "A nurse is planning discharge teaching for a female client who has a new prescription for
"A nurse is planning to administer Ciprofloxacin IV to a client who has cystitis. Which of the
min." "A nurse is caring for a client who has Diabetes Mellitus, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, and a new prescription for Isoniazid. Which of the following supplements should the nurse expect to
"A nurse is infusing IV Amphotericin B to a client who has a systemic fungal infection. The nurse
"A nurse is administering IV Amphotericin B to a client who has a systemic fungal infection. The
at the same times daily without missing doses minimizes resistance." "A staff educator is reviewing medication dosages and factors that influence medication metabolism with a group of nurses at an in-service presentation. Which of the following factors should the educator include as a reason to administer lower medication dosages? (Select all that
Liver Failure Concurrent Use of medication the same pathway metabolizes" "A nurse is preparing to administer eye drops to a client. Which of the following actions should
ceiling Drop the medication into the center of the client's conjunctival sac Instruct the client to close her eye gently after instillation" "A nurse is completing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for transdermal patches. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an
patch to an area of skin with no hair" "A nurse reviewing a client's medical record notes a new prescription for verifying the trough
dose of medication." "A nurse is preparing a client's medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
skill competency. Monitor for adverse effects. Safeguard medications." "A nurse reviewing a client's health record notes a new prescription for Lisinopril 10 mg PO once
"A nurse is reviewing a new prescription for Ondansetron 4 mg PO PRN for nausea and vomiting for a client who has Hyperemesis Gravidarum. The nurse should clarify which of the following
"A nurse is admitting a client and completing a preassessment before administering medications. Which of the following data should the nurse include in the preassessment? (Select all that
current health status food allergies" "A nurse is preparing to administer Haloperidol 2 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is haloperidol 1 mg/tablet. how many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to
"A nurse is preparing to administer Amoxicillin 20 mg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 12 hr to a preschooler who weighs 44 lb. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension 250 mg/5 mL. how many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole
"A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units subcutaneously every 12 hr. The amount available is heparin injection 20,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per
"A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hr PRN for pain. The amount available is acetaminophen liquid 500 mg/5 mL. how many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it
"A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 750 mL IV to infuse over 6 hr. The nurse should set the IV pump to deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing
"A nurse is assessing a client's IV infusion site. Which of the following findings should the nurse
Pain"