ATI PHARM PROCTORED EXAM LPN
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
,A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum
calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as
prescribed to the client? - ANSWERSCalcitonin (Miacalcin)
Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency anemia.
The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best food item? -
ANSWERSOrange juice
Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse monitors
the client, knowing that which of the following would indicate the presence of systemic
toxicity from this medication? - ANSWERSTinnitus
The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the lake if they have applied
sunscreen. The nurse reminds the children that chemical sunscreens - ANSWERSAt
least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun
Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client with a burn injury. When
applying the medication, the client complains of local discomfort and burning. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing action? - ANSWERSInforming the client
that this is normal
The burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) to the
site of injury. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following indicates
that a systemic effect has occurred? - ANSWERSHyperventilation
Isotretinoin is prescribed for a client with severe acne. Before the administration of this
medication, the nurse anticipates that which laboratory test will be prescribed? -
ANSWERSTriglyceride level
A client with severe acne is seen in the clinic and the health care provider (HCP)
prescribes isotretinoin. The nurse reviews the client's medication record and would
contact the (HCP) if the client is taking which medication? - ANSWERSVitamin A
The nurse is applying a topical corticosteroid to a client with eczema. The nurse would
monitor for the potential for increased systemic absorption of the medication if the
medication were being applied to which of the following body areas? - ANSWERSAxilla
The clinic nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. The nurse notes
that the client is taking azelaic acid (Azelex). Because of the medication prescription,
the nurse would suspect that the client is being treated for: - ANSWERSAcne
, The health care provider has prescribed silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) for the client with
a partial-thickness burn, which has cultured positive for gram-negative bacteria. The
nurse is reinforcing information to the client about the medication. Which statement
made by the client indicates a lack of understanding about the treatments? -
ANSWERS"The medication will permanently stain my skin."
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion of an
antineoplastic medication. During the infusion, the client complains of pain at the
insertion site. During an inspection of the site, the nurse notes redness and swelling and
that the rate of infusion of the medication has slowed. The nurse should take which
appropriate action? - ANSWERSNotify the registered nurse.
The client with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx is receiving bleomycin
intravenously. The nurse caring for the client anticipates that which diagnostic study will
be prescribed? - ANSWERSPulmonary function studies
The client with acute myelocytic leukemia is being treated with busulfan (Myleran).
Which laboratory value would the nurse specifically monitor during treatment with this
medication? - ANSWERSUric acid level
The client with small cell lung cancer is being treated with etoposide (VePesid). The
nurse who is assisting in caring for the client during its administration understands that
which side effect is specifically associated with this medication? - ANSWERSOrthostatic
hypotension
The clinic nurse is reviewing a teaching plan for the client receiving an antineoplastic
medication. When implementing the plan, the nurse tells the client: - ANSWERSConsult
with health care providers (HCPs) before receiving immunizations
The client with ovarian cancer is being treated with vincristine (Oncovin). The nurse
monitors the client, knowing that which of the following indicates a side effect specific to
this medication? - ANSWERSNumbness and tingling in the fingers and toes
The nurse is reviewing the history and physical examination of a client who will be
receiving asparaginase (Elspar), an antineoplastic agent. The nurse consults with the
registered nurse regarding the administration of the medication if which of the following
is documented in the client's history? - ANSWERSPancreatitis
Tamoxifen is prescribed for the client with metastatic breast carcinoma. The nurse
understands that the primary action of this medication is to: - ANSWERSCompete with
estradiol for binding to estrogen in tissues containing high concentrations of receptors.
The client with metastatic breast cancer is receiving tamoxifen. The nurse specifically
monitors which laboratory value while the client is taking this medication? -
ANSWERSCalcium level
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
,A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum
calcium level is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as
prescribed to the client? - ANSWERSCalcitonin (Miacalcin)
Oral iron supplements are prescribed for a 6-year-old child with iron deficiency anemia.
The nurse instructs the mother to administer the iron with which best food item? -
ANSWERSOrange juice
Salicylic acid is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of psoriasis. The nurse monitors
the client, knowing that which of the following would indicate the presence of systemic
toxicity from this medication? - ANSWERSTinnitus
The camp nurse asks the children preparing to swim in the lake if they have applied
sunscreen. The nurse reminds the children that chemical sunscreens - ANSWERSAt
least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun
Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) is prescribed for the client with a burn injury. When
applying the medication, the client complains of local discomfort and burning. Which of
the following is the most appropriate nursing action? - ANSWERSInforming the client
that this is normal
The burn client is receiving treatments of topical mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) to the
site of injury. The nurse monitors the client, knowing that which of the following indicates
that a systemic effect has occurred? - ANSWERSHyperventilation
Isotretinoin is prescribed for a client with severe acne. Before the administration of this
medication, the nurse anticipates that which laboratory test will be prescribed? -
ANSWERSTriglyceride level
A client with severe acne is seen in the clinic and the health care provider (HCP)
prescribes isotretinoin. The nurse reviews the client's medication record and would
contact the (HCP) if the client is taking which medication? - ANSWERSVitamin A
The nurse is applying a topical corticosteroid to a client with eczema. The nurse would
monitor for the potential for increased systemic absorption of the medication if the
medication were being applied to which of the following body areas? - ANSWERSAxilla
The clinic nurse is performing an admission assessment on a client. The nurse notes
that the client is taking azelaic acid (Azelex). Because of the medication prescription,
the nurse would suspect that the client is being treated for: - ANSWERSAcne
, The health care provider has prescribed silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) for the client with
a partial-thickness burn, which has cultured positive for gram-negative bacteria. The
nurse is reinforcing information to the client about the medication. Which statement
made by the client indicates a lack of understanding about the treatments? -
ANSWERS"The medication will permanently stain my skin."
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving an intravenous (IV) infusion of an
antineoplastic medication. During the infusion, the client complains of pain at the
insertion site. During an inspection of the site, the nurse notes redness and swelling and
that the rate of infusion of the medication has slowed. The nurse should take which
appropriate action? - ANSWERSNotify the registered nurse.
The client with squamous cell carcinoma of the larynx is receiving bleomycin
intravenously. The nurse caring for the client anticipates that which diagnostic study will
be prescribed? - ANSWERSPulmonary function studies
The client with acute myelocytic leukemia is being treated with busulfan (Myleran).
Which laboratory value would the nurse specifically monitor during treatment with this
medication? - ANSWERSUric acid level
The client with small cell lung cancer is being treated with etoposide (VePesid). The
nurse who is assisting in caring for the client during its administration understands that
which side effect is specifically associated with this medication? - ANSWERSOrthostatic
hypotension
The clinic nurse is reviewing a teaching plan for the client receiving an antineoplastic
medication. When implementing the plan, the nurse tells the client: - ANSWERSConsult
with health care providers (HCPs) before receiving immunizations
The client with ovarian cancer is being treated with vincristine (Oncovin). The nurse
monitors the client, knowing that which of the following indicates a side effect specific to
this medication? - ANSWERSNumbness and tingling in the fingers and toes
The nurse is reviewing the history and physical examination of a client who will be
receiving asparaginase (Elspar), an antineoplastic agent. The nurse consults with the
registered nurse regarding the administration of the medication if which of the following
is documented in the client's history? - ANSWERSPancreatitis
Tamoxifen is prescribed for the client with metastatic breast carcinoma. The nurse
understands that the primary action of this medication is to: - ANSWERSCompete with
estradiol for binding to estrogen in tissues containing high concentrations of receptors.
The client with metastatic breast cancer is receiving tamoxifen. The nurse specifically
monitors which laboratory value while the client is taking this medication? -
ANSWERSCalcium level
