ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam: Expert-
Reviewed Q&A with In-Depth Analysis from
Renowned Educators Worldwide
A nurse is providing information about Probiotic supplements to a male client. Which of the
following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. "Probiotics are micro-organisms that are normally found in the GI tract."
B. "Probiotics are used to treat Clostridium difficile."
C. "Probiotics are used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia."
D. "You can experience bloating while taking probiotic supplements."
E. "If you are prescribed an antibiotic, you should take it at the same time you take your
probiotic supplement." - CORRECT ANSWER- -a, b, d
(A. Probiotics consist of lactobacilli, bifidobacteria, and Saccharomyces boulardii, which
normally are found in the digestive tract.
B. Probiotics are used to treat a number of GI conditions, including irritable bowel
syndrome, diarrhea associated with Clostridium difficile, and ulcerative colitis
D. Flatulence and bloating are adverse
effects of probiotic supplements.)
A nurse is teaching a client who has Anemia and a new prescription for a liquid Iron
supplement. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
(Select all that apply.)
,A. "Add foods that are high in fiber to your diet."
B. "Rinse your mouth after taking the medication."
C. "Expect stools to be green or black in color."
D. "Take the medication with a glass of milk."
E. "Add red meat to your diet." - CORRECT ANSWER- -a, b, c, e (A. Foods high in fiber can
prevent constipation, which can occur when taking iron supplements.
B. Iron supplements can stain teeth when taken in a liquid
form. The client should rinse orally after taking the medication.
C. Dark green or black stools can occur when taking iron
supplements. The client should anticipate this effect.
E. Red meats are high in iron and recommended for a client to improve anemia when taken
concurrently with iron supplements.)
A nurse is providing instructions about the use of laxatives to a client who has heart failure. The
nurse should tell the client he should avoid which of the following laxatives?
A. Sodium phosphate
B. Psyllium
C. Bisacodyl
D. Polyethylene glycol - CORRECT ANSWER- -A (Typically, clients who have heart failure are on a
sodium-restricted diet. Absorption of sodium from sodium phosphate causes fluid retention
and is contraindicated for clients who have heart failure.)
A nurse is caring for a client who has Diabetes and is experiencing Nausea due to Gastroparesis.
The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?
, A. Lubiprostone
B. Metoclopramide
C. Bisacodyl
D. Loperamide - CORRECT ANSWER- -B (Metoclopramide is a dopamine antagonist that is used
to treat nausea and also increases gastric motility. It can relieve the bloating and nausea of
diabetic gastroparesis.)
A nurse is caring for a client who requests information on the use of Feverfew. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
A. "It is used to treat skin infections."
B. "It can decrease the frequency of migraine headaches."
C. "It can lessen the nasal congestion in the common cold."
D. "It can relieve nausea of morning sickness during pregnancy." - CORRECT ANSWER- -B
(Feverfew is used to decrease the frequency of migraine headaches, but it has not been
proven to relieve an existing migraine headache.)
A nurse is completing an assessment of a client's current medications. The client states she also
takes Gingko Biloba. Which of the following medications is contraindicated for a client taking
Gingko Biloba?
A. Acetaminophen
B. Warfarin
C. Digoxin
D. Lisinopri - CORRECT ANSWER- -B (Warfarin is contraindicated for a client taking gingko biloba
because ginkgo biloba can suppress coagulation and increase the risk of bleeding or
hemorrhage)
Reviewed Q&A with In-Depth Analysis from
Renowned Educators Worldwide
A nurse is providing information about Probiotic supplements to a male client. Which of the
following information should the nurse include? (Select all that apply.)
A. "Probiotics are micro-organisms that are normally found in the GI tract."
B. "Probiotics are used to treat Clostridium difficile."
C. "Probiotics are used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia."
D. "You can experience bloating while taking probiotic supplements."
E. "If you are prescribed an antibiotic, you should take it at the same time you take your
probiotic supplement." - CORRECT ANSWER- -a, b, d
(A. Probiotics consist of lactobacilli, bifidobacteria, and Saccharomyces boulardii, which
normally are found in the digestive tract.
B. Probiotics are used to treat a number of GI conditions, including irritable bowel
syndrome, diarrhea associated with Clostridium difficile, and ulcerative colitis
D. Flatulence and bloating are adverse
effects of probiotic supplements.)
A nurse is teaching a client who has Anemia and a new prescription for a liquid Iron
supplement. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
(Select all that apply.)
,A. "Add foods that are high in fiber to your diet."
B. "Rinse your mouth after taking the medication."
C. "Expect stools to be green or black in color."
D. "Take the medication with a glass of milk."
E. "Add red meat to your diet." - CORRECT ANSWER- -a, b, c, e (A. Foods high in fiber can
prevent constipation, which can occur when taking iron supplements.
B. Iron supplements can stain teeth when taken in a liquid
form. The client should rinse orally after taking the medication.
C. Dark green or black stools can occur when taking iron
supplements. The client should anticipate this effect.
E. Red meats are high in iron and recommended for a client to improve anemia when taken
concurrently with iron supplements.)
A nurse is providing instructions about the use of laxatives to a client who has heart failure. The
nurse should tell the client he should avoid which of the following laxatives?
A. Sodium phosphate
B. Psyllium
C. Bisacodyl
D. Polyethylene glycol - CORRECT ANSWER- -A (Typically, clients who have heart failure are on a
sodium-restricted diet. Absorption of sodium from sodium phosphate causes fluid retention
and is contraindicated for clients who have heart failure.)
A nurse is caring for a client who has Diabetes and is experiencing Nausea due to Gastroparesis.
The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?
, A. Lubiprostone
B. Metoclopramide
C. Bisacodyl
D. Loperamide - CORRECT ANSWER- -B (Metoclopramide is a dopamine antagonist that is used
to treat nausea and also increases gastric motility. It can relieve the bloating and nausea of
diabetic gastroparesis.)
A nurse is caring for a client who requests information on the use of Feverfew. Which of the
following responses should the nurse make?
A. "It is used to treat skin infections."
B. "It can decrease the frequency of migraine headaches."
C. "It can lessen the nasal congestion in the common cold."
D. "It can relieve nausea of morning sickness during pregnancy." - CORRECT ANSWER- -B
(Feverfew is used to decrease the frequency of migraine headaches, but it has not been
proven to relieve an existing migraine headache.)
A nurse is completing an assessment of a client's current medications. The client states she also
takes Gingko Biloba. Which of the following medications is contraindicated for a client taking
Gingko Biloba?
A. Acetaminophen
B. Warfarin
C. Digoxin
D. Lisinopri - CORRECT ANSWER- -B (Warfarin is contraindicated for a client taking gingko biloba
because ginkgo biloba can suppress coagulation and increase the risk of bleeding or
hemorrhage)
