ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS… EXAM
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ATI RN Pharmacology
Proctored Exam 2026
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest Verified
Exam
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
295 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 295 verified questions with correct answers provided, facilitating
comprehensive study in pharmacology. It encompasses essential concepts relevant to nursing
pharmacology, including medication actions, side effects, and antidotes. Students can utilize this
resource for effective review, exam preparation, and certification readiness, ensuring a solid
understanding of pharmacological principles.
CONTENTS
• Anticoagulants • Patient Safety and Monitoring
• Pain Management • Antibiotics
• Endocrine Medications • Cardiac Pharmacology
• Gastrointestinal Medications • Diabetes Management
• Medication Administration • Neurological Medications
Page 1
, • Vitamins and Supplements • Mental Health Medications
• Respiratory Medications • Adverse Effects and Interactions
• Emergency Situations • Diuretics
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 295
A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of warfarin to a client. Which of the following
laboratory tests should the nurse review prior to administration?
A. PT
B. Total iron-binding capacity
C. WBC
D. PTT
CORRECT ANSWER
A. PT
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 295
A nurse is preparing to transcribe a prescription for a client that reads "ondansetron 8 mg by mouth
every 12 hr PRN." Which of the following parts of the prescription should the nurse clarify with the
provider?
A. Dose
B. Route
C. Frequency
D. Reason
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Reason
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, Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 295
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and reports taking several new herbal
supplements. The nurse should identify which of the following supplements is contraindicated for
concurrent use with warfarin?
A. Ginkgo biloba
B. Coenzyme
C. Valerian
D. Probiotics
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Ginkgo biloba
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 295
A nurse is caring for a client in the clinic.
Vital Signs 1 week ago:
Temp 37 HR64/min RR 12/min
BP 118/72 mm Hg
Today: Temp 37.2 HR 82/min
RR 16/min
BP 110/68 mm Hg.
Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse the teaching was effective?
A. "I will consume foods that are soft or semisolid."
B. "I will avoid consuming alcoholic beverages."
C. "I will perform oral hygiene using a firm-bristle toothbrush."
D. "I will avoid taking folic acid supplements while taking this medication.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. "I will consume foods that are soft or semisolid."
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 295
A nurse is obtaining a medical history from a client who is to start warfarin therapy and currently uses
herbal supplements at home. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following herbal
supplements can interact adversely with warfarin?
A. Black cohosh
B. Echinacea
C. Feverfew
D. Flaxseed
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, CORRECT ANSWER
C. Feverfew
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 295
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide for management of
hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Reduce intake of potassium-rich foods.
B. Avoid grapefruit juice.
C. Take this medication before bedtime.
D. Monitor for leg cramps.
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Monitor for leg cramps
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 295
A nurse is caring for a client who is on warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation. The client's INR is 5.2.
Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer?
A. Atropine
B. Epinephrine
C. Vitamin K
D. Protamine
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Vitamin K
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 295
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. Which of the
following medications should the nurse plan to administer in the event of an overdose?
A. Vitamin K
B. Glucagon
C. Protamine
D. Iron
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Protamine
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
ATI RN Pharmacology
Proctored Exam 2026
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | Latest Verified
Exam
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
295 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 295 verified questions with correct answers provided, facilitating
comprehensive study in pharmacology. It encompasses essential concepts relevant to nursing
pharmacology, including medication actions, side effects, and antidotes. Students can utilize this
resource for effective review, exam preparation, and certification readiness, ensuring a solid
understanding of pharmacological principles.
CONTENTS
• Anticoagulants • Patient Safety and Monitoring
• Pain Management • Antibiotics
• Endocrine Medications • Cardiac Pharmacology
• Gastrointestinal Medications • Diabetes Management
• Medication Administration • Neurological Medications
Page 1
, • Vitamins and Supplements • Mental Health Medications
• Respiratory Medications • Adverse Effects and Interactions
• Emergency Situations • Diuretics
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 295
A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of warfarin to a client. Which of the following
laboratory tests should the nurse review prior to administration?
A. PT
B. Total iron-binding capacity
C. WBC
D. PTT
CORRECT ANSWER
A. PT
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 295
A nurse is preparing to transcribe a prescription for a client that reads "ondansetron 8 mg by mouth
every 12 hr PRN." Which of the following parts of the prescription should the nurse clarify with the
provider?
A. Dose
B. Route
C. Frequency
D. Reason
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Reason
Page 2
, Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 295
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and reports taking several new herbal
supplements. The nurse should identify which of the following supplements is contraindicated for
concurrent use with warfarin?
A. Ginkgo biloba
B. Coenzyme
C. Valerian
D. Probiotics
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Ginkgo biloba
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 295
A nurse is caring for a client in the clinic.
Vital Signs 1 week ago:
Temp 37 HR64/min RR 12/min
BP 118/72 mm Hg
Today: Temp 37.2 HR 82/min
RR 16/min
BP 110/68 mm Hg.
Which of the following client statements indicates to the nurse the teaching was effective?
A. "I will consume foods that are soft or semisolid."
B. "I will avoid consuming alcoholic beverages."
C. "I will perform oral hygiene using a firm-bristle toothbrush."
D. "I will avoid taking folic acid supplements while taking this medication.
CORRECT ANSWER
A. "I will consume foods that are soft or semisolid."
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 295
A nurse is obtaining a medical history from a client who is to start warfarin therapy and currently uses
herbal supplements at home. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following herbal
supplements can interact adversely with warfarin?
A. Black cohosh
B. Echinacea
C. Feverfew
D. Flaxseed
Page 3
, CORRECT ANSWER
C. Feverfew
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 295
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for hydrochlorothiazide for management of
hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Reduce intake of potassium-rich foods.
B. Avoid grapefruit juice.
C. Take this medication before bedtime.
D. Monitor for leg cramps.
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Monitor for leg cramps
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 295
A nurse is caring for a client who is on warfarin therapy for atrial fibrillation. The client's INR is 5.2.
Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer?
A. Atropine
B. Epinephrine
C. Vitamin K
D. Protamine
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Vitamin K
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 295
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving heparin by continuous IV infusion. Which of the
following medications should the nurse plan to administer in the event of an overdose?
A. Vitamin K
B. Glucagon
C. Protamine
D. Iron
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Protamine
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