ATI CMS PHARMACOLOGY RETAKE EXAM
2 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW 2026
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
AND RATIONALES GRADED A+
⩥ Actions for Anaphylactic Reaction. Answer: Replace infusion with
0.9% sodium chloride, give diphenhydramine IM, elevate client's legs
and feet, administer epinephrine IM.
⩥ Sertraline and Supplements. Answer: Supplement to avoid: St. John's
Wort.
⩥ Lisinopril Adverse Effects. Answer: Adverse effect to monitor:
hypotension.
⩥ Heparin Vital Sign Changes. Answer: Vital sign change to monitor:
increased pulse rate.
⩥ Medication Error Incident Report. Answer: Responsible staff member
for incident report: the nurse who identifies the error.
⩥ Morphine Epidural Infusion Monitoring. Answer: Monitor for:
pruritus (sign of allergic reaction to morphine).
, ⩥ Digoxin Administration Steps. Answer: Sequence of steps: obtain
client's apical heart rate, remove medication from dispensing system,
open medication package, compare client's wristband to medication
administration record, document administration of medication.
⩥ Acetaminophen Contraindication. Answer: Contraindication for
receiving medication: chronic kidney disease.
⩥ Furosemide Weight Gain Action. Answer: Action to take first: notify
the provider of the client's weight gain.
⩥ Penicillin G Allergic Reaction Indication. Answer: Indication of
allergic reaction following injection: urticaria.
⩥ Sublingual Nitroglycerin Instruction. Answer: Instruction to include:
place the tablet between your cheek and gum to dissolve.
⩥ Theophylline Understanding Statement. Answer: Statement indicating
understanding of teaching: 'I will need to have blood levels drawn.'
⩥ Mixing Insulin First Action. Answer: First action to take: inject air
into the regular insulin vial.
2 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW 2026
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
AND RATIONALES GRADED A+
⩥ Actions for Anaphylactic Reaction. Answer: Replace infusion with
0.9% sodium chloride, give diphenhydramine IM, elevate client's legs
and feet, administer epinephrine IM.
⩥ Sertraline and Supplements. Answer: Supplement to avoid: St. John's
Wort.
⩥ Lisinopril Adverse Effects. Answer: Adverse effect to monitor:
hypotension.
⩥ Heparin Vital Sign Changes. Answer: Vital sign change to monitor:
increased pulse rate.
⩥ Medication Error Incident Report. Answer: Responsible staff member
for incident report: the nurse who identifies the error.
⩥ Morphine Epidural Infusion Monitoring. Answer: Monitor for:
pruritus (sign of allergic reaction to morphine).
, ⩥ Digoxin Administration Steps. Answer: Sequence of steps: obtain
client's apical heart rate, remove medication from dispensing system,
open medication package, compare client's wristband to medication
administration record, document administration of medication.
⩥ Acetaminophen Contraindication. Answer: Contraindication for
receiving medication: chronic kidney disease.
⩥ Furosemide Weight Gain Action. Answer: Action to take first: notify
the provider of the client's weight gain.
⩥ Penicillin G Allergic Reaction Indication. Answer: Indication of
allergic reaction following injection: urticaria.
⩥ Sublingual Nitroglycerin Instruction. Answer: Instruction to include:
place the tablet between your cheek and gum to dissolve.
⩥ Theophylline Understanding Statement. Answer: Statement indicating
understanding of teaching: 'I will need to have blood levels drawn.'
⩥ Mixing Insulin First Action. Answer: First action to take: inject air
into the regular insulin vial.
