ATI Pharmacology Proctored
Retake 2026 Exam
110 Questions and Answers
What is/are the action(s) of the drug metformin?
a. Decreases Hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption b.
Increases sensitivity to insulin
c. Short term sedation
d. Both A and B - ANS>>d. Both A and B
When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient
of which of the following
a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in combination with other
antihypertensives
b. This drug is not intended for long term use
c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake
d. Advise patient to change positions slowly to limit the risk of orthostatic hypotension - ANS>>b. This
drug is not intended for long term use
When giving digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient, the health care provider notices various signs and
symptoms of an overdose. The health care provider knows to give which of the following to
reverse digoxin toxicity a. Naloxone
b. Vitamin K
c. Digibind
d. Fluemanzil - ANS>>c. Digibind
,While providing an Angiotensin - converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, the patient asks what the
action of the drug is. As a health care provider, you explain that the action of an ACE inhibitor
is
a. To lower blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to
vasoconstrictor angiotensin II
b. To inhibit reabsorption of sodium back into the body, ultimately increasing urine
output and lowering blood pressure
c. To decrease heart rate and blood pressure by competing with Beta1 and Beta2 rec
- ANS>>a. To lower blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to
vasoconstrictor angiotensin II
Which of the following types of insulin is "long - acting"? a.
Lispro (Humalog)
b. NPH (Humulin N)
c. Regular insulin (Humulin R)
d. Glargine (Lantus) - ANS>>d. Glargine (Lantus)
1. What is the therapeutic use of metformin? A.
Lower blood pressure.
B. To diminish seizure activity.
C. The maintenance of a person's blood glucose.
D. Increase heart rate and decrease gastrointestinal secretions. - ANS>>C. The maintenance of a person's blood
glucose.
1. What is the correct definition for absorption of a drug?
A. Movement of drug from site of administration to various tissues of the body.
B. Describes the absorption, distribution, metabolism & excretion of drugs.
C. These types of drugs can be taken over the counter.
D. This addresses how various drugs affect different forms of the body - ANS>>A. Movement of drug from site of
administration to various tissues of the body
2. What do you assess for in a patient who is on Valproate? Select all that apply. A. Suicidal
thoughts
B. Monitor for seizures.
C. Bipolar disorder.
, D. Migraines.
E. Anorexia - ANS>>A. Suicidal thoughts B. Monitor for seizures. C. Bipolar disorder.
D. Migraines.
What is true about food and drug precautions? Select all that apply.
A. You must limit certain types of food or concurrent administration of certain types of drugs.
B. Certain combinations of food and drugs can cause adverse reactions. C. Precautions may require limiting
certain types of food or concurring drugs rather than restricting the drug itself.
D. When one drug changes the way, another drug affects that drug. - ANS>>A. You must limit certain types of food
or concurrent administration of certain types of drugs.
B. Certain combinations of food and drugs can cause adverse reactions. C. Precautions may require limiting
certain types of food or concurring drugs rather than restricting the drug itself.
1. ACE Inhibitors are used in the treatment of all EXCEPT:
a. Hypertension
b. Heart Failure
c. Hypotension
d. Diabetic nephropathy - ANS>>c. Hypotension
2. Which of the following is used to treat migraine headaches? a. Beta -
blockers
b. Cholinesterase Inhibitors
c. ACE inhibitors
d. Anti- epileptic drugs (AEDs) - ANS>>a. Beta - blockers
3. When administering a Serotonin Antagonist it is important to monitor for a. Intake
and output
b. Mental status changes
c. Respiratory rate
d. Anorexia - ANS>>b. Mental status changes
4. Which of the following is the antidote for Heparin?
a. Protamine sulfate
b. Vitamin K
c. Naloxone
d. Toradol - ANS>>a. Protamine sulfate
Retake 2026 Exam
110 Questions and Answers
What is/are the action(s) of the drug metformin?
a. Decreases Hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption b.
Increases sensitivity to insulin
c. Short term sedation
d. Both A and B - ANS>>d. Both A and B
When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must inform the patient
of which of the following
a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in combination with other
antihypertensives
b. This drug is not intended for long term use
c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake
d. Advise patient to change positions slowly to limit the risk of orthostatic hypotension - ANS>>b. This
drug is not intended for long term use
When giving digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient, the health care provider notices various signs and
symptoms of an overdose. The health care provider knows to give which of the following to
reverse digoxin toxicity a. Naloxone
b. Vitamin K
c. Digibind
d. Fluemanzil - ANS>>c. Digibind
,While providing an Angiotensin - converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, the patient asks what the
action of the drug is. As a health care provider, you explain that the action of an ACE inhibitor
is
a. To lower blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to
vasoconstrictor angiotensin II
b. To inhibit reabsorption of sodium back into the body, ultimately increasing urine
output and lowering blood pressure
c. To decrease heart rate and blood pressure by competing with Beta1 and Beta2 rec
- ANS>>a. To lower blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I to
vasoconstrictor angiotensin II
Which of the following types of insulin is "long - acting"? a.
Lispro (Humalog)
b. NPH (Humulin N)
c. Regular insulin (Humulin R)
d. Glargine (Lantus) - ANS>>d. Glargine (Lantus)
1. What is the therapeutic use of metformin? A.
Lower blood pressure.
B. To diminish seizure activity.
C. The maintenance of a person's blood glucose.
D. Increase heart rate and decrease gastrointestinal secretions. - ANS>>C. The maintenance of a person's blood
glucose.
1. What is the correct definition for absorption of a drug?
A. Movement of drug from site of administration to various tissues of the body.
B. Describes the absorption, distribution, metabolism & excretion of drugs.
C. These types of drugs can be taken over the counter.
D. This addresses how various drugs affect different forms of the body - ANS>>A. Movement of drug from site of
administration to various tissues of the body
2. What do you assess for in a patient who is on Valproate? Select all that apply. A. Suicidal
thoughts
B. Monitor for seizures.
C. Bipolar disorder.
, D. Migraines.
E. Anorexia - ANS>>A. Suicidal thoughts B. Monitor for seizures. C. Bipolar disorder.
D. Migraines.
What is true about food and drug precautions? Select all that apply.
A. You must limit certain types of food or concurrent administration of certain types of drugs.
B. Certain combinations of food and drugs can cause adverse reactions. C. Precautions may require limiting
certain types of food or concurring drugs rather than restricting the drug itself.
D. When one drug changes the way, another drug affects that drug. - ANS>>A. You must limit certain types of food
or concurrent administration of certain types of drugs.
B. Certain combinations of food and drugs can cause adverse reactions. C. Precautions may require limiting
certain types of food or concurring drugs rather than restricting the drug itself.
1. ACE Inhibitors are used in the treatment of all EXCEPT:
a. Hypertension
b. Heart Failure
c. Hypotension
d. Diabetic nephropathy - ANS>>c. Hypotension
2. Which of the following is used to treat migraine headaches? a. Beta -
blockers
b. Cholinesterase Inhibitors
c. ACE inhibitors
d. Anti- epileptic drugs (AEDs) - ANS>>a. Beta - blockers
3. When administering a Serotonin Antagonist it is important to monitor for a. Intake
and output
b. Mental status changes
c. Respiratory rate
d. Anorexia - ANS>>b. Mental status changes
4. Which of the following is the antidote for Heparin?
a. Protamine sulfate
b. Vitamin K
c. Naloxone
d. Toradol - ANS>>a. Protamine sulfate
