ATI Pharmacology Exam Practice Questions With Answers | Latest Update 2023/2023 (100% VERIFIED)

A nurse have provided education to a client regarding prescribed levothyroxene sodium. What of the following client statements demonstrates understanding of medication administration? Select one: a. "I should take my medication as needed to alleviate symptoms." b. "I should take the medication on a full stomach." c. "I should take the medication in the morning to prevent insomnia." Synthroid should be taken once in the morning to preventinsomnia. d. "I should take the medication in divided doses to ensure therapeutic drug levels." A 55-year-old client has levothyroxine ordered. Which of the below past medical history concerns may contraindicate with her medication management of hypothyroidism? Select one: a. Peripheral Vascular Disease b. Osteoporosis Correct: There is an increased risk for fractures, especially in older adults. c. Asthma d. Scleroderma A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an adult client. At what angle should the nurse administer the medication using the ventrogluteal site? Select one: a. a 45 degree angle b. A 90 degree angle IM injections should be administered at a 90 degree angle. c. a 75 degree angle d. a 60 degree angle A nurse has just administered a wrong medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next? Select one: a. Report error to the provider. Correct. The nurse should acknowledge the error and report it to the provider for further orders. The nurse should also monitor the client for adverse effects. b. No action is needed. c. Complete an institutional incident report. d. Inform the client that the wrong medication was given. A 45-year-old client is taking methylprednisolone. What pharmacological action should the nurse expect with this therapy? Select one: a. Suppression of airway mucus production. Correct – Corticosteroids, such as methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) will suppress airway mucus production. b. Suppression of candidiasis. c. Fortification of bones. d. Suppression of beta receptors. Before administering blood products, which action should be taken? Select one: a. Prime IV tubing with 0.45% sodium chloride. b. Administer epinephrine. c. Document client response. d. Assess the client’s temperature. Correct: Assess the client’s vital signs, obtain consent for the procedure and ensure compatibility. Prime the IV tubing with 0.9% sodium chloride. The nurse would not document client response or administer epinephrine prior to starting the transfusion. A client has been prescribed isosorbide mononitrate. Which of the following should the nurse include in this client's education related to this medication? Select one: a. You can crush this medication if needed. b. Take an additional tablet if you experience chest pain. c. This medication is prescribed for long-term prophylaxis against anginal attacks. Isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur) is used forlong-term prophylaxis against anginal attacks. d. Take the medication in the evening after dinner. A nurse is caring for a client prescribed the HMG CoA reductase inhibitor, atorvastatin. Which of the following should be monitored while this medication is prescribed? Select one: a. Hearing screenings b. Visual acuity screenings c. Renal function tests d. Liver function tests Correct. Statins (HMG CoA reductase inhibitors) like atorvastatin (Lipitor) can cause hepatotoxicity. Prior to initiating therapy the client's baseline liver function should be determined then liver function tests should be checked after 12 weeks of therapy and then every 6 months. The nurse should advise the client to observe for symptoms of liver dysfunction (anorexia, vomiting, nausea, jaundice) and to notify the provider if these occur. A nurse is caring for a client prescribed hydromorphone for severe pain. The client's respiratory rate has decreased from 16 breaths per minute to 6. Which if the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer? Select one: a. Naloxone Correct. This client is experiencing respiratory depression likely related to over administration of hydromorphone (Dilaudid). Naloxone (Narcan) and nalmefene (Revex) are opioid antagonists used to reverse an overdose of opioids. b. Flumazenil c. Aluminum hydroxide d. Activated charcoal A nurse is caring for a client prescribed digoxin. Which the following should alert the nurse to possible digitalis toxicity? Select one: a. anorexia and weakness Correct. Anorexia, fatigue and weakness are signs of potential digitalis toxicity. GI effects of digitalis toxicity include anorexia, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. CNS effects include fatigue, weakness, vision changes (diplopia, blurred vision, yellow-green or white halos around objects). Bradycardia is also commonly noted in digitalis toxicity. b. tachycardia and increased urination c. hyperactivity and hunger d. polyphagia and polydipsia A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed warfarin therapy for an artificial heart valve. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor for a therapeutic effect of warfarin? PT (Prothrombin time) This test is used to monitor warfarin therapy. For a client receiving full anticoagulant therapy, the PT should typically be approximately two to three times the normal value, depending on the indication for therapeutic anticoagulation. A nurse is preparing to administer 10 units of regular insulin and 20 units of NPH insulin to a client. What is the sequence of events the nurse should follow? • Inspect vials for contaminants: With the exception of NPH insulin, all insulin available today is supplied as a clear, colorless solution. Do not use insulin that is colored, cloudy, or has formed a precipitate. The first step is to observe the characteristics of the regular and NPH insulin to determine whether they are safe to use. • Roll NPH vial between palms of hands: Because NPH insulin is a suspension, the particles must be evenly dispersed by rolling the vial gently between the palms of the hands. This should be done gently because vigorous mixing may cause the solution to become frothy and cause inaccurate dosing. If granules or clumps are present after mixing, discard the solution. This should be done prior to withdrawing the solution into the syringe. • Inject air into NPH insulin vial: This creates a pressure in the vial for accuracy in measuring the amount prescribed. • Inject air into regular insulin vial: The amount of air injected into the vial of short-acting insulin is equal to the amount to be administered. • Withdraw short-acting insulin into syringe: When the prescription requires the administration of two types of insulin, it is preferable to mix the solutions into one syringe if they are compatible to prevent the client from receiving two injections. Of the longer-acting insulin available, only NPH insulin is mixed with short-acting insulin. When two insulins are to be mixed, withdraw the short-acting insulin first to avoid contaminating the stock vial with NPH insulin. • Add intermediate insulin to syringe: The mixture is stable for 28 days. A client is prescribed propranolol. Which of the following client history findings would require the nurse to clarify this medication prescription? Select one: a. Tachydysrhythmias b. Asthma Correct. Clients with asthma should avoid Beta2 Blockade agents such as propranolol. Bronchoconstriction can occur. Clients with asthma should be administered a beta1selective agent. c. Hypertension d. Urolithiasis Which of the following are contraindications to aspirin therapy? Select all that apply. Select one or more: a. Coronary artery disease b. Deep vein thrombus c. Thrombocytopenia Correct. Aspirin is contraindicated in clients with bleeding disorders and thrombocytopenia. d. Third trimester pregnancy Correct. Aspirin is pregnancy risk category D in the third trimester. e. Adolescents with chickenpox Correct. Aspirin should not be given to children or adolescents with fever or recent chickenpox due to the risk of Reye syndrome. A nurse is preparing to administer a bisacodyl (Dulcolax) 10 mg suppository. Which of the following are correct administration guidelines for the nurse to implement? (Select all that apply.) Don sterile gloves is incorrect. The nurse should wear clean gloves for the procedure. Gloves prevent the transmission of pathogens by direct and indirect contact. The nurse should wear clean gloves when touching blood, body fluid, secretions, excretions, most mucous membranes, nonintact skin, and contaminated items or surfaces. Lubricate index finger is correct. The rounded end of the suppository is lubricated with a sterile water-soluble lubricating jelly. Use a rectal applicator for insertion is incorrect. The nurse should administer the suppository with the dominant index finger, which is lubricated. The nurse should not use an applicator to insert a suppository. Position client supine with knees bent is incorrect. To avoid the rupturing the rectum, the client is positioned on the left lateral side. Insert suppository just beyond internal sphincter is correct. The nurse should gently retract the buttocks with the nondominant hand. Insert the suppository gently through the anus, past the internal sphincter, and against the rectal wall. Following the administration of the medication, the nurse should apply gentle pressure to hold the buttocks together momentarily if needed to keep medication in place. A nurse is providing care to a client with staphylococcus epidermidis, who is prescribed vancomycin. Identify the adverse effect associate with this antibiotic therapy? Select one: a. Infusion reaction Correct – Red Man Syndrome or an infusion reaction that results in rashes, flushing, tachycardia and hypotension can occur as an adverse reaction. For this reason, vancomycin should be administered over a 60 minute period. b. Immunosuppression c. Hepatotoxicity d. Constipation A nurse is preparing to administer a measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine (MMR) to an adult client. Which of the following is a contraindication to this vaccine? Select one: a. The possibility of overseas travel in the next month b. Client allergy to strawberries c. The possibility of pregnancy within 4 weeks Pregnancy or the possibility of pregnancy with 4 weeks is a contraindication to the MMR vaccine. d. Client history of genital herpes Disulfiram is taken by a client daily for abstinence maintenance. What is an adverse effect of this therapy? Select one: a. Wernicke’s aphasia b. Hepatoxicity Correct: Hepatoxicity is an adverse effect of disulfiram c. Diarrhea d. Suicidal ideations A nurse is preparing to administer morphine sulfate 2 mg IV bolus. Available is morphine sulfate 10 milligrams per milliliter. How many ML should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies period to not use a trailing 0) Answer is 0.2 mL Ratio and Proportion STEP 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL STEP 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer= Desired 2 mg STEP 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 10 mg STEP 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No STEP 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 mL STEP 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Have/Quantity = Desired/X 10 mg/1 mL = 2 mg/X mL X = 0.2 STEP 7: Round if necessary. STEP 8: Reassess to determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 10 mg/mL and the prescription reads 2 mg, it makes sense to administer 0.2 mL. The nurse should administer morphine sulfate 0. 2 mL IV bolus. Desired Over Have STEP 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL STEP 2: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer= Desired 2 mg STEP 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 10 mg STEP 4: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No STEP 5: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 mL STEP 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. Desired x Quantity/Have = X 2 mg x 1 mL/10 mg = X mL 0.2 mL = X STEP 7: Round if necessary. STEP 8: Reassess to determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 10 mg/mL and the prescription reads 2 mg, it makes sense to administer 0.2 mL. The nurse should administer morphine sulfate 0. 2 mL IV bolus. Dimensional Analysis STEP 1: What is the unit of measurement the nurse should calculate? mL STEP 2: What is the quantity of the dose available? 1 mL STEP 3: What is the dose available? Dose available = Have 10 mg STEP 4: What is the dose the nurse should administer? Dose to administer= Desired 2 mg STEP 5: Should the nurse convert the units of measurement? No STEP 6: Set up an equation and solve for X. X = Quantity/Have x Conversion (Have)/Conversion (Desired) x Desired/ X mL = 1 mL/10 mg x 2 mg/ X = 0.2 STEP 7: Round if necessary. STEP 8: Reassess to determine whether the amount to administer makes sense. If there are 10 mg/mL and the prescription reads 2 mg, it makes sense to administer 0.2 mL. The nurse should administer morphine sulfate 0. 2 mL IV bolus. Pharmacology Actual Assessment 1 -A nurse is monitoring a client who received an excessive dose of morphine. Which of the following adverse effects should the nurse identify as the priority? -nausea and vomiting -urinary retention -decreased respirations -increased drowsiness -A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a hypotonic IV fluid. Which of the following solutions should the nurse expect to administer? 0.45% sodium chloride 0.9% sodium chloride 3% sodium chloride Lactated ringers -A nurse is caring for a client who refuses a prescribed dose of Valproic acid 250 mg PO. The client states I don’t want to take that pill because it makes me feel nauseated. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply. Educate the client about the possible consequences of not taking the medication. *** Suggest the client take food with the medication to minimize GI effects. **** Document the clients refusal in the medication administration record. **** Offer to administer the medication I am. Recommend a client ask the provider to prescribe and enteric-coated medication.**** -A nurse is caring for a client who has open angle glaucoma and a new prescription for acetazolamide. Prior to administering the first dose the nurse should ask the client if they have an allergy to which of the following medication classifications? Nitrates sulfa-based medications antilipemic agents proton pump inhibitors -A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has a new prescription for acetylcysteine. For which of the following conditions should the nurse expect to administer this medication? Gastrointestinal bleed acute bronchospasm morphine toxicity acetaminophen toxicity -A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for Terazosin. The nurse should identify that this medication is indicated for which of the following disorders? Select all that apply. Hypertension heart failure male pattern baldness benign prostatic hypertrophy erectile dysfunction -A nurse is assessing a client who reports taking spironolactone 50 mg PO twice daily for several months. For which of the following manifestations should the nurse withhold the prescribed dose of spironolactone and notify the provider? Muscle weakness BUN 15 mg/DL gynecomastia BP 118/78 -A nurse is providing teaching for a client who has a new prescription for oral metronidazole. Which of the following teaching points is the priority for the nurse to include? You should report a rash to your provider. You should take the medication with food or milk if you experience gastrointestinal upset. You might have a metallic taste in your mouth while taking this medication. Your urine might become brownish in color while taking this medication. -A nurse in an intensive care unit is caring for a client who has a sudden onset of sustained supraventricular tachycardia SVT. Which of the following medication should the nurse plan to administer? Atropine enalapril lidocaine adenosine -A nurse is preparing to administer verapam