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ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2025 –
Updated Nursing Test Bank, Study Guide,
Prepare for the ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2025 with this comprehensive
nursing study guide and updated test bank. Includes ATI-style pharmacology practice
questions, medication classifications, dosage calculations, and expert rationales to help you
master drug therapy and pass confidently.
• ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2025
• ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored study guide
• ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored test bank
• ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored practice questions and answers
Nurse is collecting data from a client who is postoperative and
taking morphine for pain. Which of the following findings is the
priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Constipation
Oxygen saturation 87%
Vomiting
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Urinary output 25 mL over 1 hr - ANSWER-Oxygen saturation
87%
Monitor all, but ABC
Nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the adverse
effects of simvastatin. For which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse instruct the client to notify the provider?
Muscle pain
Fine hand tremors
Urinary retention
Double vision - ANSWER-Muscle pain
Notify the provider if muscle pain or tenderness develops
because this can indicate the client is developing
rhabdomyolysis.
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Nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription
for alendronate. Which of the following client responses indicates
to the nurse an understanding of the teaching?
"I will take the medication with my breakfast."
"I will take the medication with 1 tablespoon of an antacid."
"I will lie down for 30 minutes after taking the medication."
"I will take the medication with 8 ounces of water." - ANSWER-I
will take the medication with 8 ounces of water
Take on an empty stomach with 240 mL/8 oz of water to
ensure it does not lodge in the esophagus, which can result
in esophageal ulcerations.
Take upon arising and at least 30 minutes before eating or
drinking liquids other than water.
Avoid taking alendronate with antacids because they can
decrease absorption of alendronate.
Sit upright for 30 min after taking the medication because
alendronate can cause erosion of the esophagus.
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Nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
sumatriptan. The nurse notes that the client takes fluoxetine. The
nurse should notify the provider that the combination of these
medications will place the client at risk for which of the following
adverse effects?
Tremors
Renal calculi
Dysphagia
Hearing loss - ANSWER-Tremors
Concurrent use of sumatriptan and fluoxetine can lead to
excessive stimulation of serotonin receptors, placing the
client at risk for serotonin syndrome.
Experience tremors, confusion, and hallucinations.
Nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection and is
ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2025 –
Updated Nursing Test Bank, Study Guide,
Prepare for the ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2025 with this comprehensive
nursing study guide and updated test bank. Includes ATI-style pharmacology practice
questions, medication classifications, dosage calculations, and expert rationales to help you
master drug therapy and pass confidently.
• ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2025
• ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored study guide
• ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored test bank
• ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored practice questions and answers
Nurse is collecting data from a client who is postoperative and
taking morphine for pain. Which of the following findings is the
priority for the nurse to report to the provider?
Constipation
Oxygen saturation 87%
Vomiting
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Urinary output 25 mL over 1 hr - ANSWER-Oxygen saturation
87%
Monitor all, but ABC
Nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about the adverse
effects of simvastatin. For which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse instruct the client to notify the provider?
Muscle pain
Fine hand tremors
Urinary retention
Double vision - ANSWER-Muscle pain
Notify the provider if muscle pain or tenderness develops
because this can indicate the client is developing
rhabdomyolysis.
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Nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription
for alendronate. Which of the following client responses indicates
to the nurse an understanding of the teaching?
"I will take the medication with my breakfast."
"I will take the medication with 1 tablespoon of an antacid."
"I will lie down for 30 minutes after taking the medication."
"I will take the medication with 8 ounces of water." - ANSWER-I
will take the medication with 8 ounces of water
Take on an empty stomach with 240 mL/8 oz of water to
ensure it does not lodge in the esophagus, which can result
in esophageal ulcerations.
Take upon arising and at least 30 minutes before eating or
drinking liquids other than water.
Avoid taking alendronate with antacids because they can
decrease absorption of alendronate.
Sit upright for 30 min after taking the medication because
alendronate can cause erosion of the esophagus.
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Nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for
sumatriptan. The nurse notes that the client takes fluoxetine. The
nurse should notify the provider that the combination of these
medications will place the client at risk for which of the following
adverse effects?
Tremors
Renal calculi
Dysphagia
Hearing loss - ANSWER-Tremors
Concurrent use of sumatriptan and fluoxetine can lead to
excessive stimulation of serotonin receptors, placing the
client at risk for serotonin syndrome.
Experience tremors, confusion, and hallucinations.
Nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has a methicillin-
resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection and is
