ATI Pharmacology Exam #1 – Practice Questions &
Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep PDF |
Graded A+
A nurse is reviewing drugs in a drug reference. The nurse should identify that drugs in
the same class share which of the following similarities?
1)similar mechanisms of actions
2) same half-life
3) same route
4) similar availability - correct answer1
Client is prescribes an antidepressant based on the ability to prevent the re-uptake of
neurotransmitters. The nurse should identify that which of the following terms describe
why the drug was prescribed?
1) pharmacologic action
2) chemical stability
3) route
4) adverse effects - correct answer1
a nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty remembering to take their
prescribed drug three times each day. Which of the following alternate forms of the drug
can help promote adherence?
1) liquid suspension
2) immediate-release
3) extended-release
4) powder form - correct answer3
Teratogenic drugs can cause which of the following?
1) bleeding
2) blood clots
3) gestational DM
4) fetal malformation - correct answer4
In which of the following sections of a drug handbook should the nurse look to
determine if the drug has more than one use?
1) adverse effects
2) indications
3) pharmacokinetics
4) nursing implications - correct answer2
,A nurse is teaching a client about naproxen enteric-coated tablets. What should the
nurse include in the teaching?
1) absorption occurs in the stomach
2) expect immediate absorption
3) allow the tablet to dissolve in the mouth
4) don't crush or chew the tablet - correct answer4
A nurse can identify the generic name for a drug in which of the following ways?
1) begins with a lower-case letter
2) listed in parentheses with the trade name
3) both letters and numbers in the name
4) chemical name is listed in parentheses before the generic name - correct answer1
A drug has a receptor agonist effect. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
1) It will increase the effects of normal cellular functions
2) prevents cells in body from performing certain actions
3) prevents hormones in body from attaching to receptor sites
4) minimizes the risk that the medication will become toxic - correct answer1
Which of the following factors decrease the client's ability to learn
1) impaired cognitive level
2) language barrier
3) discomfort
4) repetition of teaching
5) unreadiness to learn - correct answer1, 2, 3, 5
The handbook states that a drug can be administered but identifies certain risks. Which
of the following terms describes these risks?
1) contraindications
2) precautions
3) paradoxial effects
4) adverse effects - correct answer2
A patient has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking lithium. The nurse should
monitor the client for which of the following?
1) tolerance
2) drug interaction
3) drug toxicity
4) dependency - correct answer3
,A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving nitroglycerin IV and is switching to the oral
form of the drug. The nurse should identify that the oral dose will be higher than the IV
dose for which reason?
1) IV form crosses blood-brain barrier
2) oral form has decreased half-life
3) oral form has decrease bioavailability because of the first-pass effect
4) oral form has an increased rate of excretion - correct answer3
When should the nurse begin teaching about drugs and discharge planning?
1) after diagnosis
2) on the day of discharge
3) when family is present
4) ASAP - correct answer4
Which of the following findings indicates anaphylactic reaction?
1) low BP
2) wheezing
3) bradycardia
4) peripheral edema
5) difficulty swallowing - correct answer1, 2, 5
The client asks the nurse about the effects that taking over-the-counter drugs will have
on her newborn. Which of the following should the nurse consider when recommending
a drug?
1) the newborn's weight
2) how much breast milk is consumed
3) if the benefits outweight the risks to the newborns
4) the properties of the drug
5) route of administration - correct answer1, 2, 3, 4
Anaphylaxis represents which of the following results of the drug?
1) adverse effect
2) paradoxial effect
3) therapeutic effect
4) toxicity - correct answer1
A nurse is preparing to administer a drug to a client. In which of the following sections of
a handbook should the nurse look to determine if the client can receive the drug?
1) adverse effects
, 2) contraindications
3) implementation
4) black box warning - correct answer2
A client reports no allergies but has experienced mild itching while taking amoxicillin in
the past. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
1) "itching is an expected adverse effect"
2) "itching can indicate toxicity"
3) "itching can indicate a hypersensitivity"
4) "itching can result from dry skin, which is caused by amoxicillin" - correct answer3
Which of the following is correct regarding over-the-counter drugs?
1) don't require supervision of a nurse
2) interact with other drugs
3) should be included in the drug history assessment
4) less effective than prescription drugs
5) don't cause toxicity - correct answer1, 2, 3
Which of the following statements should the nurse include about adverse effects in
teaching?
1) AE are intended effects
2) AE indicate severe allergy
3) decrease medication dose if AE occurs
4) contact your provider if they occur - correct answer4
A client reports drowsiness after taking diphenhydramine. The nurse should identify that
drowsiness indicates which of the following?
1) therapeutic effect
2) adverse reaction
3) contraindication
4) precaution - correct answer1
The nurse should review the precautions section of the drug handbook for which of the
following reasons?
1) to determine drug-food interactions
2) to determine of dosage modification is indicated
3) to determine how drug is absorbed
4) to determine availability - correct answer2
Grapefruit juice inhibits an enzyme in the liver that is used to metabolize sertraline. The
nurse should recognize the client's risk for which of the following?
Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Exam Prep PDF |
Graded A+
A nurse is reviewing drugs in a drug reference. The nurse should identify that drugs in
the same class share which of the following similarities?
1)similar mechanisms of actions
2) same half-life
3) same route
4) similar availability - correct answer1
Client is prescribes an antidepressant based on the ability to prevent the re-uptake of
neurotransmitters. The nurse should identify that which of the following terms describe
why the drug was prescribed?
1) pharmacologic action
2) chemical stability
3) route
4) adverse effects - correct answer1
a nurse is caring for a client who is having difficulty remembering to take their
prescribed drug three times each day. Which of the following alternate forms of the drug
can help promote adherence?
1) liquid suspension
2) immediate-release
3) extended-release
4) powder form - correct answer3
Teratogenic drugs can cause which of the following?
1) bleeding
2) blood clots
3) gestational DM
4) fetal malformation - correct answer4
In which of the following sections of a drug handbook should the nurse look to
determine if the drug has more than one use?
1) adverse effects
2) indications
3) pharmacokinetics
4) nursing implications - correct answer2
,A nurse is teaching a client about naproxen enteric-coated tablets. What should the
nurse include in the teaching?
1) absorption occurs in the stomach
2) expect immediate absorption
3) allow the tablet to dissolve in the mouth
4) don't crush or chew the tablet - correct answer4
A nurse can identify the generic name for a drug in which of the following ways?
1) begins with a lower-case letter
2) listed in parentheses with the trade name
3) both letters and numbers in the name
4) chemical name is listed in parentheses before the generic name - correct answer1
A drug has a receptor agonist effect. What should the nurse include in the teaching?
1) It will increase the effects of normal cellular functions
2) prevents cells in body from performing certain actions
3) prevents hormones in body from attaching to receptor sites
4) minimizes the risk that the medication will become toxic - correct answer1
Which of the following factors decrease the client's ability to learn
1) impaired cognitive level
2) language barrier
3) discomfort
4) repetition of teaching
5) unreadiness to learn - correct answer1, 2, 3, 5
The handbook states that a drug can be administered but identifies certain risks. Which
of the following terms describes these risks?
1) contraindications
2) precautions
3) paradoxial effects
4) adverse effects - correct answer2
A patient has a history of renal insufficiency and is taking lithium. The nurse should
monitor the client for which of the following?
1) tolerance
2) drug interaction
3) drug toxicity
4) dependency - correct answer3
,A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving nitroglycerin IV and is switching to the oral
form of the drug. The nurse should identify that the oral dose will be higher than the IV
dose for which reason?
1) IV form crosses blood-brain barrier
2) oral form has decreased half-life
3) oral form has decrease bioavailability because of the first-pass effect
4) oral form has an increased rate of excretion - correct answer3
When should the nurse begin teaching about drugs and discharge planning?
1) after diagnosis
2) on the day of discharge
3) when family is present
4) ASAP - correct answer4
Which of the following findings indicates anaphylactic reaction?
1) low BP
2) wheezing
3) bradycardia
4) peripheral edema
5) difficulty swallowing - correct answer1, 2, 5
The client asks the nurse about the effects that taking over-the-counter drugs will have
on her newborn. Which of the following should the nurse consider when recommending
a drug?
1) the newborn's weight
2) how much breast milk is consumed
3) if the benefits outweight the risks to the newborns
4) the properties of the drug
5) route of administration - correct answer1, 2, 3, 4
Anaphylaxis represents which of the following results of the drug?
1) adverse effect
2) paradoxial effect
3) therapeutic effect
4) toxicity - correct answer1
A nurse is preparing to administer a drug to a client. In which of the following sections of
a handbook should the nurse look to determine if the client can receive the drug?
1) adverse effects
, 2) contraindications
3) implementation
4) black box warning - correct answer2
A client reports no allergies but has experienced mild itching while taking amoxicillin in
the past. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
1) "itching is an expected adverse effect"
2) "itching can indicate toxicity"
3) "itching can indicate a hypersensitivity"
4) "itching can result from dry skin, which is caused by amoxicillin" - correct answer3
Which of the following is correct regarding over-the-counter drugs?
1) don't require supervision of a nurse
2) interact with other drugs
3) should be included in the drug history assessment
4) less effective than prescription drugs
5) don't cause toxicity - correct answer1, 2, 3
Which of the following statements should the nurse include about adverse effects in
teaching?
1) AE are intended effects
2) AE indicate severe allergy
3) decrease medication dose if AE occurs
4) contact your provider if they occur - correct answer4
A client reports drowsiness after taking diphenhydramine. The nurse should identify that
drowsiness indicates which of the following?
1) therapeutic effect
2) adverse reaction
3) contraindication
4) precaution - correct answer1
The nurse should review the precautions section of the drug handbook for which of the
following reasons?
1) to determine drug-food interactions
2) to determine of dosage modification is indicated
3) to determine how drug is absorbed
4) to determine availability - correct answer2
Grapefruit juice inhibits an enzyme in the liver that is used to metabolize sertraline. The
nurse should recognize the client's risk for which of the following?
