ATI CMS PHARMACOLOGY RETAKE FINAL
REVIEW PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⫸ What statement by a client taking warfarin (Coumadin) indicates the
need for further teaching? Answer: a. I have started taking ginger root to
treat my joint stiffness
⫸ Why is Reglan an effective antiemetic? Answer: a. Promotes gastric
emptying
⫸ Why is aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) the preferred antacid for a
patient with chronic renal failure? Answer: a. Lowers serum phosphorus
levels
⫸ What should a nurse teach a child prescribed fluticasone propionate
(Flovent) for chronic asthma? Answer: a. Use a spacer to minimize the
risk of candidiasis of the mouth
⫸ What is the best indicator of the effectiveness of mannitol (osmitrol)
in a client with hypovolemic shock? Answer: a. Urine output 50 mL/hr.
⫸ What should be monitored in a client taking atorvastatin (Lipitor)?
Answer: a. CK
, ⫸ What action should the nurse take first when a client receiving
digoxin and furosemide is being treated for heart failure? Answer:
Obtain an order for serum digoxin level.
⫸ What statement by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching about risedronate? Answer: I should sit for 30 minutes after
taking risedronate.
⫸ What statement by the client indicates a need for additional education
about pilocarpine eye drops? Answer: I will stop using the drops as soon
as my vision improves.
⫸ What action by the nurse should be noted on an incident report when
a newly licensed nurse administers isosorbide mononitrate to a client
with low blood pressure? Answer: Administering isosorbide mononitrate
to a client with a blood pressure of 82/60 mmHg.
⫸ What finding indicates that a client's pain is being adequately
managed after receiving parenteral morphine sulfate? Answer: The
client can breathe deeply and cough.
⫸ What test will be required before a client can obtain a refill of
isotretinoin? Answer: Pregnancy test.
⫸ What is an adverse reaction to heparin IV? Answer: Pink-tinged
urine.
REVIEW PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⫸ What statement by a client taking warfarin (Coumadin) indicates the
need for further teaching? Answer: a. I have started taking ginger root to
treat my joint stiffness
⫸ Why is Reglan an effective antiemetic? Answer: a. Promotes gastric
emptying
⫸ Why is aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) the preferred antacid for a
patient with chronic renal failure? Answer: a. Lowers serum phosphorus
levels
⫸ What should a nurse teach a child prescribed fluticasone propionate
(Flovent) for chronic asthma? Answer: a. Use a spacer to minimize the
risk of candidiasis of the mouth
⫸ What is the best indicator of the effectiveness of mannitol (osmitrol)
in a client with hypovolemic shock? Answer: a. Urine output 50 mL/hr.
⫸ What should be monitored in a client taking atorvastatin (Lipitor)?
Answer: a. CK
, ⫸ What action should the nurse take first when a client receiving
digoxin and furosemide is being treated for heart failure? Answer:
Obtain an order for serum digoxin level.
⫸ What statement by the client indicates an understanding of the
teaching about risedronate? Answer: I should sit for 30 minutes after
taking risedronate.
⫸ What statement by the client indicates a need for additional education
about pilocarpine eye drops? Answer: I will stop using the drops as soon
as my vision improves.
⫸ What action by the nurse should be noted on an incident report when
a newly licensed nurse administers isosorbide mononitrate to a client
with low blood pressure? Answer: Administering isosorbide mononitrate
to a client with a blood pressure of 82/60 mmHg.
⫸ What finding indicates that a client's pain is being adequately
managed after receiving parenteral morphine sulfate? Answer: The
client can breathe deeply and cough.
⫸ What test will be required before a client can obtain a refill of
isotretinoin? Answer: Pregnancy test.
⫸ What is an adverse reaction to heparin IV? Answer: Pink-tinged
urine.
