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ATI Comprehensive Predictor Pharmacology
Actual Exam| Pharmacology ATI Comprehensive
Predictor Exam Latest Update Actual 2024
Questions and Correct Answers Rated A+
A client who has COPD is prescribed ipratropium bromide. The nurse should
instruct the client to reportwhich of the following symptoms immediately?
A- Nausea
B- Eye pain
C- Dy mouth
D- Constipation - ANSWER - B-
Anticholinergic agents can cause a worsening of narrow- angle glaucoma. Acute eye
pain would be concerning and need to be reported immediately.
An older adult client who is receiving a blood transfusion develops an increased in
blood pressure and crackle bilaterally. which of the following medications should
the nurse administer?
A- Lisinopril
B- Ampicillin
C- Furosemide
D- Diphenhydramine - ANSWER - C-
A diuretic may be prescribed when a client exhibits signs and symptoms of
circulatory overload, which may occur with the transfusion of blood products.
Older adults are especially at risk. Symptoms of circulatory overload include
dyspnea, hypertension, bounding pulse, distended jugular veins, restlessness and
confusion.
A nurse provides teaching to a client who is prescribed spironolactone. The nurse
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should limit the intake of which of the following foods? (select all that apply)
A-
Bananas
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B- White rice
C- Tomatoes
D- Avocados
E- Sweet potatoes - ANSWER - A, C, D, E-
A client should limit foods high in potassium due to spironolactone having
potassium sparing qualities. Bananas, tomatoes, avocados, and potatoes are rich
sources of potassium and should be limited while taking spironolactone.
A nurse in a providers office is preparing to teach a middle aged adult client who
has a new diagnosis of metabolic syndrome and an HbA1c of 6.5%. Which of the
following medication should the nurse plan to teach the client about first? -
ANSWER - Metformin
A nurse is reviewing a client laboratory results before administering furosemide
40 mg IV bolus. For which of the following values should the nurse with hold the
medication and contact the provider? - ANSWER - Potassium 2.5 mEq/L
A nurse is preparing to administer the initial dose of penicillin G IM to a client. The
nurse should monitor which of the following as an indication of an allergic
reaction following the injection? - ANSWER - Urticaria
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking piogiltazole.
The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse
effects? - ANSWER - Orthostatic hypotension
A nurse is assessing a client who takes glipizide for the treatment of type two
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diabetes. Which of the following findings indicate effectiveness of the medication? -
ANSWER - HgbA1c 6.5%
A nurse is reviewing a clients medical record before administering
acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hours. Which of the following findings
indicates a need for the nurse to notify the provider? - ANSWER - History of
alcohol use disorder
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking lithium for one year. Which of
the following client reports is a nurses priority? - ANSWER - Mild thirst
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following
affects should the nurse expect to see you after the client has taken the medication
for two months? - ANSWER - Increased sleeping
A nurse is preparing to administer 4000 units of heparin subcutaneously to a client
who has deep vein thrombosis. Available is heparin 10,000 units/ mL. How many
ML's of heparin should the nurse administered? - ANSWER - 0.4
A nurse is teaching a client who is to begin cyclophosphamide Therapy to treat
cancer. Which of the following adverse effects of this medication should the nurse
include in the teaching? - ANSWER - leukopenia
A nurse is teaching a client who has HIV in a new prescription for efavirenz.
Which of the following instruction should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSWER - Notify the provider for the appearance of a skin rash
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking digoxin for about a month.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that
the client has developed a digoxin toxicity? - ANSWER - Blurred vision
ATI Comprehensive Predictor Pharmacology
Actual Exam| Pharmacology ATI Comprehensive
Predictor Exam Latest Update Actual 2024
Questions and Correct Answers Rated A+
A client who has COPD is prescribed ipratropium bromide. The nurse should
instruct the client to reportwhich of the following symptoms immediately?
A- Nausea
B- Eye pain
C- Dy mouth
D- Constipation - ANSWER - B-
Anticholinergic agents can cause a worsening of narrow- angle glaucoma. Acute eye
pain would be concerning and need to be reported immediately.
An older adult client who is receiving a blood transfusion develops an increased in
blood pressure and crackle bilaterally. which of the following medications should
the nurse administer?
A- Lisinopril
B- Ampicillin
C- Furosemide
D- Diphenhydramine - ANSWER - C-
A diuretic may be prescribed when a client exhibits signs and symptoms of
circulatory overload, which may occur with the transfusion of blood products.
Older adults are especially at risk. Symptoms of circulatory overload include
dyspnea, hypertension, bounding pulse, distended jugular veins, restlessness and
confusion.
A nurse provides teaching to a client who is prescribed spironolactone. The nurse
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should limit the intake of which of the following foods? (select all that apply)
A-
Bananas
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B- White rice
C- Tomatoes
D- Avocados
E- Sweet potatoes - ANSWER - A, C, D, E-
A client should limit foods high in potassium due to spironolactone having
potassium sparing qualities. Bananas, tomatoes, avocados, and potatoes are rich
sources of potassium and should be limited while taking spironolactone.
A nurse in a providers office is preparing to teach a middle aged adult client who
has a new diagnosis of metabolic syndrome and an HbA1c of 6.5%. Which of the
following medication should the nurse plan to teach the client about first? -
ANSWER - Metformin
A nurse is reviewing a client laboratory results before administering furosemide
40 mg IV bolus. For which of the following values should the nurse with hold the
medication and contact the provider? - ANSWER - Potassium 2.5 mEq/L
A nurse is preparing to administer the initial dose of penicillin G IM to a client. The
nurse should monitor which of the following as an indication of an allergic
reaction following the injection? - ANSWER - Urticaria
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking piogiltazole.
The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse
effects? - ANSWER - Orthostatic hypotension
A nurse is assessing a client who takes glipizide for the treatment of type two
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diabetes. Which of the following findings indicate effectiveness of the medication? -
ANSWER - HgbA1c 6.5%
A nurse is reviewing a clients medical record before administering
acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hours. Which of the following findings
indicates a need for the nurse to notify the provider? - ANSWER - History of
alcohol use disorder
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking lithium for one year. Which of
the following client reports is a nurses priority? - ANSWER - Mild thirst
A client who has Graves' disease is prescribed methimazole. Which of the following
affects should the nurse expect to see you after the client has taken the medication
for two months? - ANSWER - Increased sleeping
A nurse is preparing to administer 4000 units of heparin subcutaneously to a client
who has deep vein thrombosis. Available is heparin 10,000 units/ mL. How many
ML's of heparin should the nurse administered? - ANSWER - 0.4
A nurse is teaching a client who is to begin cyclophosphamide Therapy to treat
cancer. Which of the following adverse effects of this medication should the nurse
include in the teaching? - ANSWER - leukopenia
A nurse is teaching a client who has HIV in a new prescription for efavirenz.
Which of the following instruction should the nurse include in the teaching? -
ANSWER - Notify the provider for the appearance of a skin rash
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking digoxin for about a month.
Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an indication that
the client has developed a digoxin toxicity? - ANSWER - Blurred vision
