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ATI PN Pharmacology Exam 2025/2026 – Actual
Exam Questions with Verified Correct Answers
Contrindications for Celecoxib - CORRECT ANSWER=Allergy to sulfonamides
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has heroin toxicity.
The client is unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and a respiratory rate of 6/min.
Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? -
CORRECT ANSWER=Naloxone
When to withhold clonidine - CORRECT ANSWER=If a rash develops; Na
values 136-145
What reverses the effects of heparin? - CORRECT ANSWER=protamine sulfate
Epoetin alfa (therapeutic use) - CORRECT ANSWER=treatment of anemia; red
blood cells increased
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who wants to begin taking oral
contraceptives. The nurse should identify that which of the following client
medications will interfere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives? -
CORRECT ANSWER=Carbamazepine
A nurse is assessing a client's vital signs prior to the administration of PO digoxin.
The client's BP is 144/86 mm Hg, heart rate 55/min, and respiratory rate is 20/min.
The nurse should withhold the medication and contact the provider for which of
the following findings? - CORRECT ANSWER=Heart Rate
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A nurse at a clinic is providing follow-up care to a client who is taking fluoxetine
for depression. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
adverse effect of the medication? - CORRECT ANSWER=Sexual dysfunction
Adverse effects of phenytoin - CORRECT ANSWER=Sedation, skin rash,
hypotension
Lab value to monitor with aminoglycosides - CORRECT ANSWER=WBC 5,000-
10,000
Captopril - CORRECT ANSWER=High blood pressure medication
A nurse is teaching a client about warfarin. The client asks if they can take aspirin
while taking the warfarin. Which of the following responses should the nurse
make? - CORRECT ANSWER="Aspirin will increase the risk of bleeding."
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following an outpatient
endoscopy procedure using midazolam. The nurse should monitor for which of the
following findings as an indication that the client is ready for discharge? -
CORRECT ANSWER=The client's capnography has returned to baseline
A nurse is caring for the parent of a newborn. The parent asks the nurse when their
newborn should receive the first diptheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine (DTaP).
The nurse should instruct the parent that their newborn should receive the
immunization at which of the following ages? - CORRECT ANSWER=.2 months
A nurse is caring for a client who received 0.9% sodium chloride 1 L over 4 hr
instead of over 8 hr as prescribed. Which of the following information should the
nurse enter as a complete documentation of the incident? - CORRECT
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ANSWER=IV fluid infused over 4 hr instead of the prescribed 8 hr. Client
tolerated fluids well, provider notified
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking propylthiouracil for the treatment of
Graves' disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication that the medication has been effective? - CORRECT
ANSWER=.Increase in ability to focus
Epoetin alfa (therapeutic use) - CORRECT ANSWER=treatment of anemia; red
blood cells increased
Digoxin - CORRECT ANSWER=Used for CHF, Adverse effects: Dizziness,
fainting
Adverse effects of albuterol - CORRECT ANSWER=Shakiness, racing pulse,
SOB, tightness in chest
Hypoglycemia symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER=hunger, fatigue, weakness,
sweating, headache, dizziness, low bp, cold or clammy skin
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who tells the nurse, "I
don't want to take my fluid pill until I get home today." Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER=.Document the refusal and
inform he client's provider
Adverse reaction to MMR vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER=rash, deafness, joint
pain, stiffness, brain damage
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Priority findings for simvastaton - CORRECT ANSWER=Hepatoxicity, myopathy
Interactions with Levothyroxine - CORRECT ANSWER=Calcium, Iron,
Antiseizure, antidepressants
Need for ondansetron - CORRECT ANSWER=Antivomit due to chemo or
radiation
Adverse effects of lithium - CORRECT ANSWER=Tremors, N/V, weight gain,
thirst, diarrhea
Therapeutic effects of sumatriptan - CORRECT ANSWER=Migraine relief
Ciprofloxacin - CORRECT ANSWER=antibiotic; UTI
When to withhold clonidine - CORRECT ANSWER=If a rash develops; Na
values 136-145
What reverses the effects of heparin? - CORRECT ANSWER=protamine sulfate
Enoxaparin - CORRECT ANSWER=treats pulmonary embolism; monitor RBC
Insoniazid - CORRECT ANSWER=Medication for TB
ATI PN Pharmacology Exam 2025/2026 – Actual
Exam Questions with Verified Correct Answers
Contrindications for Celecoxib - CORRECT ANSWER=Allergy to sulfonamides
A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a client who has heroin toxicity.
The client is unresponsive with pinpoint pupils and a respiratory rate of 6/min.
Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer? -
CORRECT ANSWER=Naloxone
When to withhold clonidine - CORRECT ANSWER=If a rash develops; Na
values 136-145
What reverses the effects of heparin? - CORRECT ANSWER=protamine sulfate
Epoetin alfa (therapeutic use) - CORRECT ANSWER=treatment of anemia; red
blood cells increased
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who wants to begin taking oral
contraceptives. The nurse should identify that which of the following client
medications will interfere with the effectiveness of oral contraceptives? -
CORRECT ANSWER=Carbamazepine
A nurse is assessing a client's vital signs prior to the administration of PO digoxin.
The client's BP is 144/86 mm Hg, heart rate 55/min, and respiratory rate is 20/min.
The nurse should withhold the medication and contact the provider for which of
the following findings? - CORRECT ANSWER=Heart Rate
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A nurse at a clinic is providing follow-up care to a client who is taking fluoxetine
for depression. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
adverse effect of the medication? - CORRECT ANSWER=Sexual dysfunction
Adverse effects of phenytoin - CORRECT ANSWER=Sedation, skin rash,
hypotension
Lab value to monitor with aminoglycosides - CORRECT ANSWER=WBC 5,000-
10,000
Captopril - CORRECT ANSWER=High blood pressure medication
A nurse is teaching a client about warfarin. The client asks if they can take aspirin
while taking the warfarin. Which of the following responses should the nurse
make? - CORRECT ANSWER="Aspirin will increase the risk of bleeding."
A nurse is assessing a client who is postoperative following an outpatient
endoscopy procedure using midazolam. The nurse should monitor for which of the
following findings as an indication that the client is ready for discharge? -
CORRECT ANSWER=The client's capnography has returned to baseline
A nurse is caring for the parent of a newborn. The parent asks the nurse when their
newborn should receive the first diptheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine (DTaP).
The nurse should instruct the parent that their newborn should receive the
immunization at which of the following ages? - CORRECT ANSWER=.2 months
A nurse is caring for a client who received 0.9% sodium chloride 1 L over 4 hr
instead of over 8 hr as prescribed. Which of the following information should the
nurse enter as a complete documentation of the incident? - CORRECT
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ANSWER=IV fluid infused over 4 hr instead of the prescribed 8 hr. Client
tolerated fluids well, provider notified
A nurse is assessing a client who is taking propylthiouracil for the treatment of
Graves' disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an
indication that the medication has been effective? - CORRECT
ANSWER=.Increase in ability to focus
Epoetin alfa (therapeutic use) - CORRECT ANSWER=treatment of anemia; red
blood cells increased
Digoxin - CORRECT ANSWER=Used for CHF, Adverse effects: Dizziness,
fainting
Adverse effects of albuterol - CORRECT ANSWER=Shakiness, racing pulse,
SOB, tightness in chest
Hypoglycemia symptoms - CORRECT ANSWER=hunger, fatigue, weakness,
sweating, headache, dizziness, low bp, cold or clammy skin
A nurse is preparing to administer medications to a client who tells the nurse, "I
don't want to take my fluid pill until I get home today." Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? - CORRECT ANSWER=.Document the refusal and
inform he client's provider
Adverse reaction to MMR vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER=rash, deafness, joint
pain, stiffness, brain damage
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Priority findings for simvastaton - CORRECT ANSWER=Hepatoxicity, myopathy
Interactions with Levothyroxine - CORRECT ANSWER=Calcium, Iron,
Antiseizure, antidepressants
Need for ondansetron - CORRECT ANSWER=Antivomit due to chemo or
radiation
Adverse effects of lithium - CORRECT ANSWER=Tremors, N/V, weight gain,
thirst, diarrhea
Therapeutic effects of sumatriptan - CORRECT ANSWER=Migraine relief
Ciprofloxacin - CORRECT ANSWER=antibiotic; UTI
When to withhold clonidine - CORRECT ANSWER=If a rash develops; Na
values 136-145
What reverses the effects of heparin? - CORRECT ANSWER=protamine sulfate
Enoxaparin - CORRECT ANSWER=treats pulmonary embolism; monitor RBC
Insoniazid - CORRECT ANSWER=Medication for TB
