ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED
EXAM TEST BANK 2026 ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Acetaminophen - Answer-Non-opioid Analgesic / Antipyretic used for mild-to-moderate
pain and fever.
2. Acetaminophen Mechanism of Action - Answer-Inhibits CNS prostaglandin synthesis;
exact mechanism unclear.
3. Acetaminophen Side Effects - Answer-Hepatotoxicity, acute liver failure, nephrotoxicity,
thrombocytopenia.
4. Acetaminophen Labs to Monitor - Answer-LFTs (AST/ALT), serum acetaminophen level if
OD suspected, BMP.
5. Acetaminophen Nursing Interventions - Answer-MAX dose: 4 g/day; warn about hidden
acetaminophen in OTC products.
6. Acetaminophen Antidote - Answer-N-Acetylcysteine (NAC / Mucomyst).
7. Albuterol - Answer-SABA used for acute asthma/COPD bronchospasm and exercise-
induced bronchospasm.
8. Albuterol Mechanism of Action - Answer-Stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors in
bronchial smooth muscle → bronchodilation.
9. Albuterol Side Effects - Answer-Tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, hypokalemia,
paradoxical bronchospasm.
, 10. Albuterol Labs to Monitor - Answer-Pulse oximetry, HR during nebulization, K+ level
with high-dose use.
11. Albuterol Nursing Interventions - Answer-Shake MDI well; use spacer; rescue inhaler
only.
12. Alendronate Sodium - Answer-Bisphosphonate used for osteoporosis
prevention/treatment.
13. Alendronate Sodium Mechanism of Action - Answer-Inhibits osteoclast activity →
decreases bone resorption.
14. Alendronate Sodium Side Effects - Answer-Esophageal ulceration, osteonecrosis of the
jaw, atypical femur fracture.
15. Alendronate Sodium Labs to Monitor - Answer-Serum Ca2+, phosphate, Mg2+, vitamin
D level.
16. Alendronate Sodium Nursing Interventions - Answer-Take with FULL 8 oz glass of water
on empty stomach.
17. Amitriptyline - Answer-Tricyclic Antidepressant used for depression and neuropathic
pain.
18. Amitriptyline Mechanism of Action - Answer-Blocks serotonin and NE reuptake + blocks
muscarinic, H1, and alpha-1 receptors.
19. Amitriptyline Side Effects - Answer-Fatal cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures, suicidal
ideation, anticholinergic effects.
EXAM TEST BANK 2026 ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+
1. Acetaminophen - Answer-Non-opioid Analgesic / Antipyretic used for mild-to-moderate
pain and fever.
2. Acetaminophen Mechanism of Action - Answer-Inhibits CNS prostaglandin synthesis;
exact mechanism unclear.
3. Acetaminophen Side Effects - Answer-Hepatotoxicity, acute liver failure, nephrotoxicity,
thrombocytopenia.
4. Acetaminophen Labs to Monitor - Answer-LFTs (AST/ALT), serum acetaminophen level if
OD suspected, BMP.
5. Acetaminophen Nursing Interventions - Answer-MAX dose: 4 g/day; warn about hidden
acetaminophen in OTC products.
6. Acetaminophen Antidote - Answer-N-Acetylcysteine (NAC / Mucomyst).
7. Albuterol - Answer-SABA used for acute asthma/COPD bronchospasm and exercise-
induced bronchospasm.
8. Albuterol Mechanism of Action - Answer-Stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors in
bronchial smooth muscle → bronchodilation.
9. Albuterol Side Effects - Answer-Tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, hypokalemia,
paradoxical bronchospasm.
, 10. Albuterol Labs to Monitor - Answer-Pulse oximetry, HR during nebulization, K+ level
with high-dose use.
11. Albuterol Nursing Interventions - Answer-Shake MDI well; use spacer; rescue inhaler
only.
12. Alendronate Sodium - Answer-Bisphosphonate used for osteoporosis
prevention/treatment.
13. Alendronate Sodium Mechanism of Action - Answer-Inhibits osteoclast activity →
decreases bone resorption.
14. Alendronate Sodium Side Effects - Answer-Esophageal ulceration, osteonecrosis of the
jaw, atypical femur fracture.
15. Alendronate Sodium Labs to Monitor - Answer-Serum Ca2+, phosphate, Mg2+, vitamin
D level.
16. Alendronate Sodium Nursing Interventions - Answer-Take with FULL 8 oz glass of water
on empty stomach.
17. Amitriptyline - Answer-Tricyclic Antidepressant used for depression and neuropathic
pain.
18. Amitriptyline Mechanism of Action - Answer-Blocks serotonin and NE reuptake + blocks
muscarinic, H1, and alpha-1 receptors.
19. Amitriptyline Side Effects - Answer-Fatal cardiac dysrhythmias, seizures, suicidal
ideation, anticholinergic effects.
