ATI pharm practice B Questions with Correct Answers
Question 1:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving haloperidol. The nurse should identify which of the
following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Akathisia Paresthesia
Excess tear production Anxiety
Answer:
A. Akathisia
Question 2:
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking sumatriptan. Which of the
following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor for and report to the
provider?
Chest pressure
White patches on the tongue Bruising
Insomnia
Answer:
A. Chest pressure
Question 3:
A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take amitriptyline. Which of the following findings
should the nurse include in the teaching as an adverse effect of the medication?
Muscle twitching Cough
Urinary retention Increased libido
Answer:
C. Urinary retention
Question 4:
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. Which of the
following findings is the priority for the nurse report to the provider?
Hot flashes Gastrointestinal irritation Vaginal dryness
Leg tenderness
Answer:
D. Leg tenderness
,Question 5:
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking allopurinol for the treatment of gout. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?Plan to increase the dosage
each week by 200mg increments Prolonged use of the medication can cause glaucomaDrink 2 L
of water dailyA fine red rash is transient and can be treated with antihistamines
Answer:
C. Drink 2 L of water daily
Question 6:
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking glyburide. The client
reports feeling confused and anxious. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first?
Perform a capillary blood glucose test Provide the client with a protein-rich snack Give the
client 120 mL (4oz) of orange juice Schedule an early meal tray
Answer:
A. Perform a capillary blood glucose test
Question 7:
A nurse is administering cefotetan via intermittent IV bolus to a client who suddenly develops
dyspnea and widespread hives. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Administer epinephrine 0.5mL via IV bolus Discontinue the medication IV infusion
Elevate the client's legs above the level of the heart Collect a blood specimen for ABG'd
Answer:
B. Discontinue the medication IV infusion
Question 8:
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 1,000 mL IV over 8 hr to a client. The
drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to
deliver how many gtt/min. Round to the nearest whole number
Answer:
31 gtt/min
Question 9:
A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has a urinary tract
infection. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the
client understands the teaching?
, Answer:
C. "I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling"
Question 10:
A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has a urinary tract
infection. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the
client understands the teaching?
Answer:
C. "I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling"
"I will take this medication with an antacid to prevent gastrointestinal upset" "I will stop taking
this medication when I no longer have pain during urination" "I will report any signs of tendon
pain or swelling""I will take this medication with milk""I will take this medication with an
antacid to prevent gastrointestinal upset" "I will stop taking this medication when I no longer
have pain during urination" "I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling""I will take this
medication with milk"
"I will take this medication with an antacid to prevent gastrointestinal upset" "I will stop taking
this medication when I no longer have pain during urination" "I will report any signs of tendon
pain or swelling"
"I will take this medication with milk"
"I will take this medication with an antacid to prevent gastrointestinal upset" "I will stop taking
this medication when I no longer have pain during urination" "I will report any signs of tendon
pain or swelling"
"I will take this medication with milk"
Question 11:
A nurse is preparing to teach a client who is to start a new prescription for extended release
verapamil. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include?
Take the medication on an empty stomach Avoid crowds
Discontinue the medication if palpitations occur Change positions slowly
Answer:
D. Change positions slowly
Question 12:
A nurse is caring for a client who is refusing to take their scheduled morning furosemide. Which
of the following statements should the nurse make?
"By not taking your furosemide, you might retain fluid and develop swelling."
"You can double your dose of furosemide this evening if that would be better for you" "If you
do not take your furosemide, we might get in trouble"
"lll go ahead and mix the furosemide into your breakfast ceral"
Question 1:
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving haloperidol. The nurse should identify which of the
following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Akathisia Paresthesia
Excess tear production Anxiety
Answer:
A. Akathisia
Question 2:
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking sumatriptan. Which of the
following adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor for and report to the
provider?
Chest pressure
White patches on the tongue Bruising
Insomnia
Answer:
A. Chest pressure
Question 3:
A nurse is teaching a client who is starting to take amitriptyline. Which of the following findings
should the nurse include in the teaching as an adverse effect of the medication?
Muscle twitching Cough
Urinary retention Increased libido
Answer:
C. Urinary retention
Question 4:
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking tamoxifen to treat breast cancer. Which of the
following findings is the priority for the nurse report to the provider?
Hot flashes Gastrointestinal irritation Vaginal dryness
Leg tenderness
Answer:
D. Leg tenderness
,Question 5:
A nurse is teaching a client who is taking allopurinol for the treatment of gout. Which of the
following information should the nurse include in the teaching?Plan to increase the dosage
each week by 200mg increments Prolonged use of the medication can cause glaucomaDrink 2 L
of water dailyA fine red rash is transient and can be treated with antihistamines
Answer:
C. Drink 2 L of water daily
Question 6:
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking glyburide. The client
reports feeling confused and anxious. Which of the following actions should the nurse take
first?
Perform a capillary blood glucose test Provide the client with a protein-rich snack Give the
client 120 mL (4oz) of orange juice Schedule an early meal tray
Answer:
A. Perform a capillary blood glucose test
Question 7:
A nurse is administering cefotetan via intermittent IV bolus to a client who suddenly develops
dyspnea and widespread hives. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Administer epinephrine 0.5mL via IV bolus Discontinue the medication IV infusion
Elevate the client's legs above the level of the heart Collect a blood specimen for ABG'd
Answer:
B. Discontinue the medication IV infusion
Question 8:
A nurse is preparing to administer 0.9% sodium chloride 1,000 mL IV over 8 hr to a client. The
drop factor of the manual IV tubing is 15 gtt/mL. The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to
deliver how many gtt/min. Round to the nearest whole number
Answer:
31 gtt/min
Question 9:
A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has a urinary tract
infection. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the
client understands the teaching?
, Answer:
C. "I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling"
Question 10:
A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to a client who has a urinary tract
infection. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the
client understands the teaching?
Answer:
C. "I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling"
"I will take this medication with an antacid to prevent gastrointestinal upset" "I will stop taking
this medication when I no longer have pain during urination" "I will report any signs of tendon
pain or swelling""I will take this medication with milk""I will take this medication with an
antacid to prevent gastrointestinal upset" "I will stop taking this medication when I no longer
have pain during urination" "I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling""I will take this
medication with milk"
"I will take this medication with an antacid to prevent gastrointestinal upset" "I will stop taking
this medication when I no longer have pain during urination" "I will report any signs of tendon
pain or swelling"
"I will take this medication with milk"
"I will take this medication with an antacid to prevent gastrointestinal upset" "I will stop taking
this medication when I no longer have pain during urination" "I will report any signs of tendon
pain or swelling"
"I will take this medication with milk"
Question 11:
A nurse is preparing to teach a client who is to start a new prescription for extended release
verapamil. Which of the following instructions should the nurse plan to include?
Take the medication on an empty stomach Avoid crowds
Discontinue the medication if palpitations occur Change positions slowly
Answer:
D. Change positions slowly
Question 12:
A nurse is caring for a client who is refusing to take their scheduled morning furosemide. Which
of the following statements should the nurse make?
"By not taking your furosemide, you might retain fluid and develop swelling."
"You can double your dose of furosemide this evening if that would be better for you" "If you
do not take your furosemide, we might get in trouble"
"lll go ahead and mix the furosemide into your breakfast ceral"
