ATI CAPSTONE PHARMACOLOGY
ASSESSMENT 2 2026 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A PLUS
◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new
prescription for levothyroxine, which statement indicates
understanding of the teaching?
Answer: "i might not realize the full effect of the medication for
several weeks"
take on empty stomach with glass of water, first thing in the morning
30-60min prior to breakfast
◉ a nurse is assessing a client who has HF is taking digoxin. the
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following
manifestations as an indication of digoxin toxicity to report to the
provider?
Answer: vomiting
(n/v, anorexia, blurred vision)
,◉ a nurse is providing teaching for a pt with a prescription for oral
metronidazole, what is the priority teaching point?
Answer: you should report a rash to your provider
(fatal disorder Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
◉ a nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a
new prescription for codeine for cough suppression, what is the
priority instruction?
Answer: move slowly when standing from a lying down position
(r/f orthostatic hypotension)
◉ a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who received
his medications 1 hour ago, the pt reports chest pain, this can be an
AE of what med?
Answer: albuterol
(beta2agonist, controls bronchospasm for asthma--can cause
tremors, chest pain, tachycardia, dysrhythmias)
◉ a nurse is teaching a pt who has a new prescription for
brimonidine to treat open-angle glaucoma, what indicates an
understanding of the instructions?
,Answer: i can expect to feel some irritation when i put these drops in
my eyes
◉ a nurse is caring for a female client who has osteoporosis and a
new prescription for raloxifene, what should the nurse assess prior
to initiating therapy?
Answer: pregnancy status
(risk category X)
◉ a nurse is teaching a pt to use TD nitroglycerin patches to treat
angina pectoris, what instructions should she include?
Answer: apply a new patch every morning
(effects begin 30-60 min after application and last 14 hours)
◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a pt who has a new prescription
for allopurinol to treat gout, what should the nurse include?
Answer: increase your fluid intake
◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a neuropathic
pain and a new prescription for amitriptyline once per day, what
should the nurse include?
Answer: increase fluids while on this med
, (urine turns blue/green, sedation is an AE)
◉ a nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for
vancomycin 1g IV intermittent infusion over 30min every 12 hours,
what should the nurse take?
Answer: contact the provider for prescription clarification
(administer over 60min or more to reduce risk of infusion reaction--
hypotension, flushing)
◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a male client who has a new
prescription for folic acid, the client tells the nurse he heard that the
medication is prescribed for women during pregnancy, what
statements should the nurse make?
Answer: folic acid is important for the building of blood cells for
adults and children
(tx megaloblastic and macrocytic anemias)
◉ a nurse is caring for a client who has HIV-1 and is starting therapy
with ritonavir and zidovudine. the client asks why she has to take
both medications, which explanation should the nurse provide?
ASSESSMENT 2 2026 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION TEST PAPER QUESTIONS
SOLUTIONS GRADED A PLUS
◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new
prescription for levothyroxine, which statement indicates
understanding of the teaching?
Answer: "i might not realize the full effect of the medication for
several weeks"
take on empty stomach with glass of water, first thing in the morning
30-60min prior to breakfast
◉ a nurse is assessing a client who has HF is taking digoxin. the
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following
manifestations as an indication of digoxin toxicity to report to the
provider?
Answer: vomiting
(n/v, anorexia, blurred vision)
,◉ a nurse is providing teaching for a pt with a prescription for oral
metronidazole, what is the priority teaching point?
Answer: you should report a rash to your provider
(fatal disorder Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
◉ a nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has a
new prescription for codeine for cough suppression, what is the
priority instruction?
Answer: move slowly when standing from a lying down position
(r/f orthostatic hypotension)
◉ a nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who received
his medications 1 hour ago, the pt reports chest pain, this can be an
AE of what med?
Answer: albuterol
(beta2agonist, controls bronchospasm for asthma--can cause
tremors, chest pain, tachycardia, dysrhythmias)
◉ a nurse is teaching a pt who has a new prescription for
brimonidine to treat open-angle glaucoma, what indicates an
understanding of the instructions?
,Answer: i can expect to feel some irritation when i put these drops in
my eyes
◉ a nurse is caring for a female client who has osteoporosis and a
new prescription for raloxifene, what should the nurse assess prior
to initiating therapy?
Answer: pregnancy status
(risk category X)
◉ a nurse is teaching a pt to use TD nitroglycerin patches to treat
angina pectoris, what instructions should she include?
Answer: apply a new patch every morning
(effects begin 30-60 min after application and last 14 hours)
◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a pt who has a new prescription
for allopurinol to treat gout, what should the nurse include?
Answer: increase your fluid intake
◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a neuropathic
pain and a new prescription for amitriptyline once per day, what
should the nurse include?
Answer: increase fluids while on this med
, (urine turns blue/green, sedation is an AE)
◉ a nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for
vancomycin 1g IV intermittent infusion over 30min every 12 hours,
what should the nurse take?
Answer: contact the provider for prescription clarification
(administer over 60min or more to reduce risk of infusion reaction--
hypotension, flushing)
◉ a nurse is providing teaching to a male client who has a new
prescription for folic acid, the client tells the nurse he heard that the
medication is prescribed for women during pregnancy, what
statements should the nurse make?
Answer: folic acid is important for the building of blood cells for
adults and children
(tx megaloblastic and macrocytic anemias)
◉ a nurse is caring for a client who has HIV-1 and is starting therapy
with ritonavir and zidovudine. the client asks why she has to take
both medications, which explanation should the nurse provide?
