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ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED
EXAM VERSIONS 1,2 AND 3 WITH
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT WITH RATIONALES LATEST
2025 UPDATE
ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
VERSION 1
"A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 80 mg PO daily. The amount available is
furosemide oral
solution 10 mg/1 mL. how many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the
nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing zero.) - CORRECT ANSWER=> 8"
"A nurse is preparing to administer Haloperidol 2 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is
haloperidol 1 mg/tablet. how many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to
the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing zero. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 2"
"A nurse is preparing to administer Amoxicillin 20 mg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 12 hr to
a preschooler who weighs 44 lb. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension 250 mg/5 mL.
how many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole
number. Do not use a trailing zero.) - CORRECT ANSWER=> 4"
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"A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units subcutaneously every 12 hr. The
amount available is heparin injection 20,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse
administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Do not use a trailing zero. -
CORRECT ANSWER=> 0.8"
"A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hr PRN for pain. The
amount available is acetaminophen liquid 500 mg/5 mL.
how many mL should
the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it
applies. Do not use a trailing zero. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 6.5"
"A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 750 mL IV to infuse over 6 hr.
The nurse should set the IV pump to
deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing
zero. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 125"
"A nurse is assessing a client's IV infusion site. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as an indication of phlebitis? (Select all that apply.)
A. Pallor
B. Dampness
C. Erythema
D. Coolness
E. Pain - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. Erythema
E. Pain
(C. Erythema at the insertion site is a manifestation of phlebitis.
E.Pain at the insertion site is a manifestation of phlebitis.)"
"A nurse manager is reviewing the facility's policies for IV therapy with the members of his
team. The nurse manager should remind the team that which of the following techniques helps
minimize the risk of catheter embolism?
A. Performing hand hygiene before and after IV insertion
B. Rotating IV sites at least every 72 hr
C. Minimizing tourniquet time
D. Avoiding reinserting the needle into an IV catheter - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. Avoiding
reinserting the needle into an IV catheter
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(The nurse manager should remind the members of the team to avoid reinserting the stylet
needle into an IV catheter. This action can result in severing the end of the catheter and
consequently cause a catheter embolism)"
"A nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy for an older adult client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse plan to take?
A. Use a disposable razor to remove excess hair on the extremity.
B. Select the back of the client's hand to insert the IV catheter.
C. Distend the veins by using a blood pressure cuff.
D. Direct the client to raise his arm above his heart - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. Distend the veins by
using a blood pressure cuff.
(The nurse should distend the veins using a blood pressure cuff to reduce overfilling of the
vein,which can result in a hematoma)"
"A nurse assessing a client's IV catheter insertion site notes a hematoma. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
A. Stop the infusion.
B. Apply alcohol to the insertion site.
C. Apply warm compresses to the insertion site
D. Elevate the client's arm.
E. Obtain a specimen for culture at the insertion site - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. Apply warm
compresses to the insertion site
D. Elevate the client's arm.
(C. Warm compresses can help promote healing of a hematoma.
D. Elevation of the arm helps reduce edema, which can cause pressure and pain and additional
bleeding in the area of the hematoma.)"
"A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should contact the provider about a
potential contraindication to a medication for which of the following clients? (Select all that
apply.)
A. A client at 8 weeks of gestation who asks for an Influenza immunization
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B. A client who takes Prednisone and has a possible Fungal infection
C. A client who has chronic liver disease and is taking Hydrocodone
D. A client who has Peptic Ulcer Disease, takes Sucralfate, and tells the nurse she has started
taking OTC Aluminum Hydroxide
E. A client who has a prosthetic heart valve, takes Warfarin, and reports a suspected pregnancy -
CORRECT ANSWER=> B. A client who takes Prednisone and has a possible Fungal infection
C. A client who has chronic liver disease and is taking Hydrocodone
E. A client who has a prosthetic heart valve, takes Warfarin, and reports a suspected pregnancy
(B. Glucocorticoids should not be taken by a client who has a possible systemic fungal infection.
The nurse should recognize a contraindication and notify the provider.
C. Acetaminophen is contraindicated due to toxicity for a client who has a liver disorder. The
nurse should notify the provider, who can prescribe a medication that does not contain
acetaminophen.
E. Warfarin is a Pregnancy Category X medication, which can cause severe birth defects to the
fetus. The nurse should notify the provider about the suspected pregnancy)"
"A nurse is preparing to administer an IM dose of penicillin to a client who has a new
prescription. The client states she took penicillin 3 years ago and developed a rash. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer the prescribed dose.
B. Withhold the medication.
C. Ask the provider to change the prescription to an oral form.
D.Administer an oral antihistamine at the same time - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. Withhold the
medication.
(The nurse should withhold the medication and notify the provider of the client's previous
reaction to penicillin so that an alternative antibiotic can be prescribed. Allergic reactions to
penicillin can range from mild to severe anaphylaxis, and prior sensitization should be reported
to the provider.)"
"A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has a new prescription for an
antihypertensive medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse give?
A. "Be sure to limit your potassium intake while taking the medication."
ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED
EXAM VERSIONS 1,2 AND 3 WITH
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS 100%
CORRECT WITH RATIONALES LATEST
2025 UPDATE
ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
VERSION 1
"A nurse is preparing to administer furosemide 80 mg PO daily. The amount available is
furosemide oral
solution 10 mg/1 mL. how many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to the
nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing zero.) - CORRECT ANSWER=> 8"
"A nurse is preparing to administer Haloperidol 2 mg PO every 12 hr. The amount available is
haloperidol 1 mg/tablet. how many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to
the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing zero. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 2"
"A nurse is preparing to administer Amoxicillin 20 mg/kg/day PO to divide equally every 12 hr to
a preschooler who weighs 44 lb. The amount available is amoxicillin suspension 250 mg/5 mL.
how many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest whole
number. Do not use a trailing zero.) - CORRECT ANSWER=> 4"
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"A nurse is preparing to administer heparin 15,000 units subcutaneously every 12 hr. The
amount available is heparin injection 20,000 units/mL. How many mL should the nurse
administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Do not use a trailing zero. -
CORRECT ANSWER=> 0.8"
"A nurse is preparing to administer acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 6 hr PRN for pain. The
amount available is acetaminophen liquid 500 mg/5 mL.
how many mL should
the nurse administer per dose? (Round the answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it
applies. Do not use a trailing zero. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 6.5"
"A nurse is preparing to administer dextrose 5% in water (D5W) 750 mL IV to infuse over 6 hr.
The nurse should set the IV pump to
deliver how many mL/hr? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Do not use a trailing
zero. - CORRECT ANSWER=> 125"
"A nurse is assessing a client's IV infusion site. Which of the following findings should the nurse
identify as an indication of phlebitis? (Select all that apply.)
A. Pallor
B. Dampness
C. Erythema
D. Coolness
E. Pain - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. Erythema
E. Pain
(C. Erythema at the insertion site is a manifestation of phlebitis.
E.Pain at the insertion site is a manifestation of phlebitis.)"
"A nurse manager is reviewing the facility's policies for IV therapy with the members of his
team. The nurse manager should remind the team that which of the following techniques helps
minimize the risk of catheter embolism?
A. Performing hand hygiene before and after IV insertion
B. Rotating IV sites at least every 72 hr
C. Minimizing tourniquet time
D. Avoiding reinserting the needle into an IV catheter - CORRECT ANSWER=> D. Avoiding
reinserting the needle into an IV catheter
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(The nurse manager should remind the members of the team to avoid reinserting the stylet
needle into an IV catheter. This action can result in severing the end of the catheter and
consequently cause a catheter embolism)"
"A nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy for an older adult client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse plan to take?
A. Use a disposable razor to remove excess hair on the extremity.
B. Select the back of the client's hand to insert the IV catheter.
C. Distend the veins by using a blood pressure cuff.
D. Direct the client to raise his arm above his heart - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. Distend the veins by
using a blood pressure cuff.
(The nurse should distend the veins using a blood pressure cuff to reduce overfilling of the
vein,which can result in a hematoma)"
"A nurse assessing a client's IV catheter insertion site notes a hematoma. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
A. Stop the infusion.
B. Apply alcohol to the insertion site.
C. Apply warm compresses to the insertion site
D. Elevate the client's arm.
E. Obtain a specimen for culture at the insertion site - CORRECT ANSWER=> C. Apply warm
compresses to the insertion site
D. Elevate the client's arm.
(C. Warm compresses can help promote healing of a hematoma.
D. Elevation of the arm helps reduce edema, which can cause pressure and pain and additional
bleeding in the area of the hematoma.)"
"A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of clients. The nurse should contact the provider about a
potential contraindication to a medication for which of the following clients? (Select all that
apply.)
A. A client at 8 weeks of gestation who asks for an Influenza immunization
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B. A client who takes Prednisone and has a possible Fungal infection
C. A client who has chronic liver disease and is taking Hydrocodone
D. A client who has Peptic Ulcer Disease, takes Sucralfate, and tells the nurse she has started
taking OTC Aluminum Hydroxide
E. A client who has a prosthetic heart valve, takes Warfarin, and reports a suspected pregnancy -
CORRECT ANSWER=> B. A client who takes Prednisone and has a possible Fungal infection
C. A client who has chronic liver disease and is taking Hydrocodone
E. A client who has a prosthetic heart valve, takes Warfarin, and reports a suspected pregnancy
(B. Glucocorticoids should not be taken by a client who has a possible systemic fungal infection.
The nurse should recognize a contraindication and notify the provider.
C. Acetaminophen is contraindicated due to toxicity for a client who has a liver disorder. The
nurse should notify the provider, who can prescribe a medication that does not contain
acetaminophen.
E. Warfarin is a Pregnancy Category X medication, which can cause severe birth defects to the
fetus. The nurse should notify the provider about the suspected pregnancy)"
"A nurse is preparing to administer an IM dose of penicillin to a client who has a new
prescription. The client states she took penicillin 3 years ago and developed a rash. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Administer the prescribed dose.
B. Withhold the medication.
C. Ask the provider to change the prescription to an oral form.
D.Administer an oral antihistamine at the same time - CORRECT ANSWER=> B. Withhold the
medication.
(The nurse should withhold the medication and notify the provider of the client's previous
reaction to penicillin so that an alternative antibiotic can be prescribed. Allergic reactions to
penicillin can range from mild to severe anaphylaxis, and prior sensitization should be reported
to the provider.)"
"A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who has a new prescription for an
antihypertensive medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse give?
A. "Be sure to limit your potassium intake while taking the medication."
