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ATI PN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED FORM A,B
&C NEWEST 2026-2027 /PN MENTAL HEALTH ATI
FORM A ,B,C EXAMS AND ANSWERS FRADED A+
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? - - ANS✔️--■
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
CRF
- 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes
- Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased potassium,
phosphorus, and magnesium
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■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
What food should you increase when taking Furosemide? - - ANS✔️---increased amounts of
potassium-rich foods (e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - - ANS✔️--Assess color and temperature
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect - - ANS✔️--pain, tightness, pressure, or
heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - - ANS✔️---• Apply at the same time once each day,
preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
for 12 to 14 hr each day.
• 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.
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• 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.
RBC Blood transfusion - - ANS✔️--prime with normal saline and infuse with sodium chloride
only
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - - ANS✔️---they don't cure disease, they slow the
process.
NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? - - ANS✔️--administered by
subcutaneous injection or IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - - ANS✔️--blood pressure answer (e.g. 120/80)
Medication for Schizophrenia - - ANS✔️--risperidone, Risperdal
Macrodantin medication - - ANS✔️--used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections
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Haldol-inform if you are taking ____________ medication. - - ANS✔️---benzodiazepine class of
anti-anxiety drugs (all ending with "pam") and even, Xanax.
Fosomax - - ANS✔️--same as-Alendronate is used for treating osteoporosis in men and
postmenopausal women.
Lipitor - - ANS✔️---lowers cholesterol in blood, "statins". Reduce LDL and total cholesterol.
Raise HDL.
Gentamicin (Garamycin) - - ANS✔️--Antibiotic that is toxic to the kidney, injected for radiology
studies.
Digoxin side effects - - ANS✔️---Fatigue
-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting
Singulair(Montelukast) - - ANS✔️--used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during
exercise (bronchospasm).
What medication to administer with acetaminophen overdose? - - ANS✔️--acetylcysteine
(Mucomyst) must be given IV
ATI PN MENTAL HEALTH PROCTORED FORM A,B
&C NEWEST 2026-2027 /PN MENTAL HEALTH ATI
FORM A ,B,C EXAMS AND ANSWERS FRADED A+
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? - - ANS✔️--■
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
CRF
- 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes
- Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased potassium,
phosphorus, and magnesium
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■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
What food should you increase when taking Furosemide? - - ANS✔️---increased amounts of
potassium-rich foods (e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - - ANS✔️--Assess color and temperature
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect - - ANS✔️--pain, tightness, pressure, or
heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - - ANS✔️---• Apply at the same time once each day,
preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
for 12 to 14 hr each day.
• 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.
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• 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.
RBC Blood transfusion - - ANS✔️--prime with normal saline and infuse with sodium chloride
only
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - - ANS✔️---they don't cure disease, they slow the
process.
NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? - - ANS✔️--administered by
subcutaneous injection or IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - - ANS✔️--blood pressure answer (e.g. 120/80)
Medication for Schizophrenia - - ANS✔️--risperidone, Risperdal
Macrodantin medication - - ANS✔️--used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections
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Haldol-inform if you are taking ____________ medication. - - ANS✔️---benzodiazepine class of
anti-anxiety drugs (all ending with "pam") and even, Xanax.
Fosomax - - ANS✔️--same as-Alendronate is used for treating osteoporosis in men and
postmenopausal women.
Lipitor - - ANS✔️---lowers cholesterol in blood, "statins". Reduce LDL and total cholesterol.
Raise HDL.
Gentamicin (Garamycin) - - ANS✔️--Antibiotic that is toxic to the kidney, injected for radiology
studies.
Digoxin side effects - - ANS✔️---Fatigue
-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting
Singulair(Montelukast) - - ANS✔️--used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during
exercise (bronchospasm).
What medication to administer with acetaminophen overdose? - - ANS✔️--acetylcysteine
(Mucomyst) must be given IV
