ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2024/2025 Latest Update (ACTUAL EXAM).

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has received a liver transplant and has a prescription to transition from cyclosporine to tacrolimus. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching? A. Take both the medications together for 72hr and then stop taking the cyclosporine B. Stop taking the cyclosporine for 24hr and then begin taking the tacrolimus C. Alternate taking the medications for 48hr and then take only the tacrolimus D. If adverse reactions to the tacrolimus occur stop taking it and restart the cyclosporine - - correct answer B. Stop taking the cyclosporine for 24hr and then begin taking the tacrolimus A nurse is caring for a client who has atrial fibrillation and is scheduled for cardioversion. The nurse should anticipate a prescription from the provider for which of the following medications for this procedure? A. Amlodipine B. Diltiazem C. Nifedipine D. Lidocaine - - correct answer B. Diltiazem A nurse is planning to administer diltiazem via IV bolus to a client who has atrial fibrillation. When assessing the client, the nurse should recognize that which of the following findings is a contraindication to administration of diltiazem? A. Hypotension B. Tachycardia C. Decreased level of consciousness D. History of diuretic use - - correct answer A. Hypotension A nurse is caring for a client who has bronchitis and a prescription for a mucolytic agent. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this type of medication? A Fluid Overload B. Bronchospasm C. Electrolyte imbalance D. Tachycardia - - correct answer B. Bronchospasm A nurse is teaching a client about the proper placement of a nitroglycerin patch. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A. I'll apply the patch over areas of my body with little fatty tissue B. I can place the patch on any area of my body without hair. C. I'll put the patch on the same site as the previous patch D. I have to apply the patch directly over my heart. - - correct answer B. I can place the patch on any area of my body without hair. A nurse is preparing to administer meperidine 100 mg IM to a client who has a BMI of 23. Which of the following needle lengths should the nurse use to administer the medication? A. 1/2 in B. 1 1/2 in C. 2 1/2 in D. 3 in - - correct answer B. 1 1/2 in A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who reports fatigue and cold intolerance. The client has an increased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level and a decreased total T3 and T4 level. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications? A. Methimazole B. Somatropin C. Levothyroxine D. Propylthiouracil - - correct answer C. Levothyroxine A nurse is caring for a client with multiple sclerosis and neurogenic bladder who is receiving bethanechol. The nurse should identify that which of the following client statements indicates a therapeutic action of the medication? A. My mouth seems very dry lately B. Ive noticed my heart beating faster C. I am able to urinate more freely D. Ive noticed I can take a deep breath more easily - - correct answer C. I am able to urinate more freely A nurse is caring for a client who had a myocardial infarction 2 hours ago and is receiving alteplase. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of receiving this medication? A. Bleeding B. Increased clot formation C. Shortness of breath D. Blockage of the central venous catheter - - correct answer C. Shortness of breath A nurse is caring for a client who takes scheduled morphine for cancer pain. The client reports experiencing breakthrough pain. The nurse should anticipate a prescription from the provider for which of the following medications to treat breakthrough pain? A. Meperidine B. Buprenorphine C. Methadone D. Fentanyl - - correct answer D. Fentanyl A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for subdermal etonogestrel. The nurse should alert the provider about which of the following findings in the client's medical history? A. Takes St. John's wort B. Breastfeeds a 6-month-old infant C. Has a parent with hypertension D. Has a positive human papillomavirus (HPV) test result - - correct answer A. Takes St. John's wort A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving sumatriptan for cluster headaches. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect as an adverse effect? A. Hypotension B. Tinnitus C. Urinary retention D. Chest pressure - - correct answer D. Chest pressure A nurse is planning care for a client who is receiving gentamicin IM and has a new prescription to obtain gentamicin peak and trough levels. At which of the following times should the nurse plan to obtain a blood sample to evaluate the gentamicin peak? A. 1 hour after administering the IM injection B. Just before administering the IM injection C. 12 hours after the last IM injection D. 30 minutes after administering the IM injection - - correct answer A. 1 hour after administering the IM injection A nurse is preparing to administer IV nitroprusside for a client who had a myocardial infarction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Regulate the infusion pump rate using the client's weight in the calculation B. Change the IV solution bag every 48 hr after the time of preparation C. Ensure the freshly prepared IV solution has a slight greenish tint D. Cover the medication with an amber plastic bag to protect it from light - - correct answer A. Regulate the infusion pump rate using the client's weight in the calculation A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute pain and is receiving morphine. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse the need to withhold the client's next dose of morphine? A. The client reports an inability to void. B. The client's respiratory rate is 10/min. C. The client has hypoactive bowel sounds. D. The client has vomited once in the last 4 hours - - correct answer B. The client's respiratory rate is 10/min. A nurse is assessing a client with rheumatoid arthritis who has been taking high doses of prescribed hydroxychloroquine. Which of the following client statements should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse effect of hydroxychloroquine? A. "I have developed sores in my mouth." B. "I often feel like the room is spinning." C. "I noticed that the whites of my eyes look yellow." D. "I have had a change in my vision recently. - - correct answer B. "I often feel like the room is spinning." A nurse is teaching about levodopa with a family member of a client who has Parkinson's disease. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include? A. "A full therapeutic response may take several months to happen." B. "The medication should be taken with high-protein foods." C. "A full therapeutic response might cause vivid dreams." D. "The medication is given at the onset of mild symptoms." - - correct answer A. "A full therapeutic response may take several months to happen." A nurse is caring for a client who has asthma and a prescription for zileuton. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor while the client is taking this medication? A. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) B. WBC count C. Potassium D. Chloride - - correct answer A. Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) A nurse is caring for a client who is 12 hours postoperative following a total hip arthroplasty. Which of following medications should the nurse anticipate administering to this client to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT)? A. Aspirin B. Warfarin C. Ticagrelor D. Enoxaparin - - correct answer D. Enoxaparin