ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam Review 2026 | New Updated Version with Latest Actual Exam Questions and Verified Correct Answers | Practical Nursing Pharmacology Study Guide PDF | Guaranteed Pass A+

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ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored Exam Review 2026(NEW
UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED PASS A+




Patient identifiers - CORRECT ANSWER -Medical record number

-home telephone number


QUESTION :What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? -
CORRECT ANSWER ■ 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,



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phosphorus, and magnesium
■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin



QUESTION :What food should you increase when taking Lasix? - CORRECT ANSWER
-increased amounts of potassium-rich foods (e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange juice)



QUESTION :Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - CORRECT
ANSWER color and temperature



QUESTION :Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect - CORRECT
ANSWER pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw



slow or difficult speech



QUESTION :Know about Transdermal patch - CORRECT ANSWER -• 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.
• Place the patch on a hairless area of skin
(chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites


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to prevent skin irritation.
• Wash skin with soap and water and dry
thoroughly before applying new patch.



QUESTION :RBC Blood transfusion - CORRECT ANSWER
http://www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/FocusedReview/data/datacontext/RM%20AMS%20
RN%208.0%20Chp%2044.pdf (prime with normal saline and infuse with sodium chloride).



QUESTION :What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - CORRECT ANSWER -
they don't cure disease, they slow the process.



QUESTION :NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? - CORRECT
ANSWER administered by subcutaneous injection or IV infusion



QUESTION :Lisinopril therapeutic effect - CORRECT ANSWER blood pressure answer
(e.g. 120/80)



QUESTION :Medication for Schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWER risperidone,
Risperdal



QUESTION :Macrodantin medication - CORRECT ANSWER used to treat or prevent
certain urinary tract infections



QUESTION :Haldol-inform if you are taking ____________ medication. - CORRECT
ANSWER -benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs (all ending with "pam") and even,
Xanax.



QUESTION :Fosomax - CORRECT ANSWER same as-Alendronate is used for treating
osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women.



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QUESTION :Lipitor - CORRECT ANSWER -lowers cholesterol in blood, "statins".
Reduce LDL and total cholesterol. Raise HDL.



QUESTION :Garamycin- - CORRECT ANSWER Antibiotic that is toxic to the kidney,
injected for radiology studies.



QUESTION :Digoxin side effects - CORRECT ANSWER -Fatigue

-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting



QUESTION :Singulair - CORRECT ANSWER used before exercise to prevent breathing
problems during exercise (bronchospasm).



QUESTION :What medication to administer with Tylenol overdose? - CORRECT
ANSWER acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) must be given IV



QUESTION :HPV vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER Human Papilloma Virus (HPV2, HPV4)
- -Three doses should be given over a 6 month
-interval for females at 11 to 12 years of age (minimum age is 9 years).
-The second dose should be administered 2 months after the first dose, and the third dose
should be administered 6 months after the first dose.
-HPV4 may be given to males starting at age 9 years of age.



QUESTION :Opioid toxicity-what to check first - CORRECT ANSWER oxygen
saturation



QUESTION :Valporic Acid lab - CORRECT ANSWER liver


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