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ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
Patient identifiers - ANSWERS---Medical record number
-home telephone number
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic
renal failure? - ANSWERS--■ Urinalysis
☐ Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity
☐ Serum creatinine
- Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for acute
renal
failure (ARF)
- Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure
(CRF)
exceeding 4 mg/dL
■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with ARF
- Gradual increase with elevated serum creatinine over months to
years for
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CRF
- 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes
- Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased potassium,
phosphorus, and magnesium
■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
What food should you increase when taking Lasix? - ANSWERS---
increased amounts of potassium-rich foods (e.g., bananas, prunes,
raisins, and orange juice)
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - ANSWERS--
color and temperature
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect - ANSWERS--
pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, throat, neck,
and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - ANSWERS---• Apply at the same
time once each day,
preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
for 12 to 14 hr each day.
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• Remove the patch at night to reduce
the risk of developing tolerance to
nitroglycerin. Be medication-free a
minimum of 10 to 12 hr each day (usually
at night).
• Do not cut patches to ensure appropriate
dosage.
• Place the patch on a hairless area of skin
(chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites
to prevent skin irritation.
• Wash skin with soap and water and dry
thoroughly before applying new patch.
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - ANSWERS---they
don't cure disease, they slow the process.
NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? -
ANSWERS--administered by subcutaneous injection or IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - ANSWERS--blood pressure answer (e.g.
120/80)
Medication for Schizophrenia - ANSWERS--risperidone, Risperdal
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Macrodantin medication - ANSWERS--used to treat or prevent
certain urinary tract infections
Haldol-inform if you are taking ____________ medication. -
ANSWERS---benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs (all ending
with "pam") and even, Xanax.
Fosomax - ANSWERS--same as-Alendronate is used for treating
osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women.
Lipitor - ANSWERS---lowers cholesterol in blood, "statins". Reduce
LDL and total cholesterol. Raise HDL.
Garamycin- - ANSWERS--Antibiotic that is toxic to the kidney,
injected for radiology studies.
Digoxin side effects - ANSWERS---Fatigue
-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting
Singulair - ANSWERS--used before exercise to prevent breathing
problems during exercise (bronchospasm).
What medication to administer with Tylenol overdose? - ANSWERS--
acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) must be given IV
ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 150 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
Patient identifiers - ANSWERS---Medical record number
-home telephone number
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic
renal failure? - ANSWERS--■ Urinalysis
☐ Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity
☐ Serum creatinine
- Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for acute
renal
failure (ARF)
- Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure
(CRF)
exceeding 4 mg/dL
■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with ARF
- Gradual increase with elevated serum creatinine over months to
years for
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CRF
- 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes
- Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased potassium,
phosphorus, and magnesium
■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
What food should you increase when taking Lasix? - ANSWERS---
increased amounts of potassium-rich foods (e.g., bananas, prunes,
raisins, and orange juice)
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - ANSWERS--
color and temperature
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect - ANSWERS--
pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, throat, neck,
and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - ANSWERS---• Apply at the same
time once each day,
preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
for 12 to 14 hr each day.
,3|Page
• Remove the patch at night to reduce
the risk of developing tolerance to
nitroglycerin. Be medication-free a
minimum of 10 to 12 hr each day (usually
at night).
• Do not cut patches to ensure appropriate
dosage.
• Place the patch on a hairless area of skin
(chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites
to prevent skin irritation.
• Wash skin with soap and water and dry
thoroughly before applying new patch.
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - ANSWERS---they
don't cure disease, they slow the process.
NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? -
ANSWERS--administered by subcutaneous injection or IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - ANSWERS--blood pressure answer (e.g.
120/80)
Medication for Schizophrenia - ANSWERS--risperidone, Risperdal
, 4|Page
Macrodantin medication - ANSWERS--used to treat or prevent
certain urinary tract infections
Haldol-inform if you are taking ____________ medication. -
ANSWERS---benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs (all ending
with "pam") and even, Xanax.
Fosomax - ANSWERS--same as-Alendronate is used for treating
osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women.
Lipitor - ANSWERS---lowers cholesterol in blood, "statins". Reduce
LDL and total cholesterol. Raise HDL.
Garamycin- - ANSWERS--Antibiotic that is toxic to the kidney,
injected for radiology studies.
Digoxin side effects - ANSWERS---Fatigue
-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting
Singulair - ANSWERS--used before exercise to prevent breathing
problems during exercise (bronchospasm).
What medication to administer with Tylenol overdose? - ANSWERS--
acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) must be given IV
