VATI PN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM STUDY
GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED
● A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and a new
prescription for lithium. Which of the following laboratory values
should the nurse plan to monitor for potential adverse effects?
Prothrombin Time
Hematocrit
Sodium
Potassium. Answer: Sodium
● A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for
rosuvastatin to treat high cholesterol levels. For which of the following
adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report
to the provider immediately?
Muscle weakness
Headache
Abdominal pain
Insomnia. Answer: Muscle weakness
,● A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse regarding
safe procedures for medication administration. Which of the following
statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
"I will identify the client by verifying the client's name using the room
number."
"I can administer antibiotics 1 hour before the scheduled time."
"I will check the label on the client's medication three times before
administering it."
"I will leave the client's medication at the client's bedside.". Answer: "I
will check the label on the client's medication three times before
administering it."
● A nurse is preparing to administer Lactated Ringer's solution 350 mL
to infuse over 1 hr. The drop factor of the tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse
should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round
answer to the nearest whole number.). Answer: ANSWER: 58 gtt/min.
Rationale: 350mL divided by 60 minutes times drop factor of 10 =
58.333
● A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving morphine to
relieve postoperative pain. The client's respiratory rate is 9/min. The
nurse should notify the provider and expect a stat prescription for which
of the following medications?
, Naloxone
Glucagon
Flumazenil
Protamine. Answer: Naloxone
● A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new
prescription for insulin. The client is taking propranolol. The nurse
should teach the client to monitor for which of the following findings as
a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Tachycardia
Difficulty breathing
Sleep disturbance
Hunger. Answer: Hunger
● A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who is taking
furosemide. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend
as the best source of potassium?
1 cup baked potatoes
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh watermelon
GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS ALREADY PASSED
● A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and a new
prescription for lithium. Which of the following laboratory values
should the nurse plan to monitor for potential adverse effects?
Prothrombin Time
Hematocrit
Sodium
Potassium. Answer: Sodium
● A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a prescription for
rosuvastatin to treat high cholesterol levels. For which of the following
adverse effects should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report
to the provider immediately?
Muscle weakness
Headache
Abdominal pain
Insomnia. Answer: Muscle weakness
,● A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse regarding
safe procedures for medication administration. Which of the following
statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the
teaching?
"I will identify the client by verifying the client's name using the room
number."
"I can administer antibiotics 1 hour before the scheduled time."
"I will check the label on the client's medication three times before
administering it."
"I will leave the client's medication at the client's bedside.". Answer: "I
will check the label on the client's medication three times before
administering it."
● A nurse is preparing to administer Lactated Ringer's solution 350 mL
to infuse over 1 hr. The drop factor of the tubing is 10 gtt/mL. The nurse
should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round
answer to the nearest whole number.). Answer: ANSWER: 58 gtt/min.
Rationale: 350mL divided by 60 minutes times drop factor of 10 =
58.333
● A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving morphine to
relieve postoperative pain. The client's respiratory rate is 9/min. The
nurse should notify the provider and expect a stat prescription for which
of the following medications?
, Naloxone
Glucagon
Flumazenil
Protamine. Answer: Naloxone
● A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new
prescription for insulin. The client is taking propranolol. The nurse
should teach the client to monitor for which of the following findings as
a manifestation of hypoglycemia?
Tachycardia
Difficulty breathing
Sleep disturbance
Hunger. Answer: Hunger
● A nurse is reinforcing dietary teaching with a client who is taking
furosemide. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend
as the best source of potassium?
1 cup baked potatoes
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup fresh watermelon
