ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam with NGN 70 Screenshot Questions and Answers
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, ATI RN & PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM (NGN)
100 Practice Questions, Answers, and Detailed Rationales
Question 1
A nurse is reviewing a client's chart: Diagnosis: Heart failure, HTN;
Medications: Lisinopril 20 mg daily, Furosemide 40 mg daily, Digoxin
0.25 mg daily; Lab: K⁺ 3.2 mEq/L, Creatinine 1.2 mg/dL. Which
finding requires immediate action?
A. Lisinopril dose
B. Digoxin dose
C. Serum potassium
D. Creatinine level
Correct Answer: C. Serum potassium
Rationale: Hypokalemia (potassium 3.2 mEq/L) increases the risk of
digoxin toxicity, which can lead to life-threatening dysrhythmias. The
nurse should address the low potassium level first.
Question 2
A client on warfarin has an INR of 4.5 with no bleeding. What should
the nurse do FIRST?
A. Administer vitamin K
B. Hold the next dose of warfarin
C. Transfuse fresh frozen plasma
D. Notify the provider
,
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, ATI RN & PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM (NGN)
100 Practice Questions, Answers, and Detailed Rationales
Question 1
A nurse is reviewing a client's chart: Diagnosis: Heart failure, HTN;
Medications: Lisinopril 20 mg daily, Furosemide 40 mg daily, Digoxin
0.25 mg daily; Lab: K⁺ 3.2 mEq/L, Creatinine 1.2 mg/dL. Which
finding requires immediate action?
A. Lisinopril dose
B. Digoxin dose
C. Serum potassium
D. Creatinine level
Correct Answer: C. Serum potassium
Rationale: Hypokalemia (potassium 3.2 mEq/L) increases the risk of
digoxin toxicity, which can lead to life-threatening dysrhythmias. The
nurse should address the low potassium level first.
Question 2
A client on warfarin has an INR of 4.5 with no bleeding. What should
the nurse do FIRST?
A. Administer vitamin K
B. Hold the next dose of warfarin
C. Transfuse fresh frozen plasma
D. Notify the provider
