QUIZ: ATI Learning System RN Pharmacology Quiz
with Correct Answers
A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to administer alendronate 40 mg PO for an older adult
client who has Paget's disease of the bone. Which of the following actions should be the
nurse's priority? Correct Answer-Ambulate the client to a chair prior to administering the
medication
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for zolpidem at bedtime to
promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse
effects? Correct Answer-Dizziness
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine to treat
schizophrenia. The client has a mask-like facial expression and is experiencing involuntary
movements and tremors. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate
administering? Correct Answer-Amantadine
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ergotamine. The nurse should
recognize that ergotamine is administered to treat which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer-Migraine headaches
, QUIZ: ATI Learning System RN Pharmacology Quiz
with Correct Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a headache. Which of
the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? Correct Answer-
Acetaminophen
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has asthma and a new prescription for
a cromolyn sodium metered dose inhaler. Which of the following statements by the parent
indicates the need for further teaching? Correct Answer-"I will give my child a dose as
soon as wheezing starts."
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? Correct Answer-Levothyroxine
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a seizure disorder and a new prescription for
valproic acid. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse plan to monitor?
(Select all that apply) Correct Answer-1. PTT
2. Asparate aminotransferase (AST)
with Correct Answers
A nurse on a medical unit is preparing to administer alendronate 40 mg PO for an older adult
client who has Paget's disease of the bone. Which of the following actions should be the
nurse's priority? Correct Answer-Ambulate the client to a chair prior to administering the
medication
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for zolpidem at bedtime to
promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse
effects? Correct Answer-Dizziness
A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine to treat
schizophrenia. The client has a mask-like facial expression and is experiencing involuntary
movements and tremors. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate
administering? Correct Answer-Amantadine
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for ergotamine. The nurse should
recognize that ergotamine is administered to treat which of the following conditions?
Correct Answer-Migraine headaches
, QUIZ: ATI Learning System RN Pharmacology Quiz
with Correct Answers
A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a headache. Which of
the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? Correct Answer-
Acetaminophen
A nurse is providing teaching to a parent of a child who has asthma and a new prescription for
a cromolyn sodium metered dose inhaler. Which of the following statements by the parent
indicates the need for further teaching? Correct Answer-"I will give my child a dose as
soon as wheezing starts."
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? Correct Answer-Levothyroxine
A nurse is planning care for a client who has a seizure disorder and a new prescription for
valproic acid. Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse plan to monitor?
(Select all that apply) Correct Answer-1. PTT
2. Asparate aminotransferase (AST)
