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ATI Pharmacology Proctored exam
2025/2026
Questions and Answers With Rationale
A 12‑month‑old child just received the first measles, mumps, and rubella
(mmR) vaccine.For which of the following possible reactions to this vaccine
should the nurse teach the parents to monitor? (Select all that apply.)
A. Rash
B. Swollen glands
C. Bruising
D. Headache
E. Inconsolable crying - a, b, c
(A. A rash and fever can develop in children 1 to 2
weeks followingmmR immunization.
B. Swollen glands can develop in children 1 to 2 weeks
followingmmR immunization.
C. A temporary low platelet count, causing bruising or bleeding, can occur
occasionallyfollowing
mmR immunization)
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A charge nurse is planning a staff education session to discuss medications used
duringthe care of a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the
following medications should the charge nurse include in the discussion?
(Select all that apply.)
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A. Lorazepam
B. Diazepam
C. Disulfiram
D. Naltrexone
E. Acamprosate - A. Lorazepam
B. Diazepam
(A. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used during alcohol withdrawal to
decrease anxiety and reduce the risk for seizures.
B. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine used during alcohol withdrawal to
decrease anxiety and reduce the risk for seizure)
A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the importance of prophylactic antimicrobial
therapy. Which of the following information should the charge nurse includein the teaching?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Administer prophylactic antimicrobial therapy to clients who report exposure to a
sexually transmitted infection.
B. Administer prophylactic antimicrobial therapy to clients who are having orthopedic
surgery.
C. Instruct clients who have a prosthetic heart valve about the need for prophylactic
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antimicrobial therapy before dental work.
ATI Pharmacology Proctored exam
2025/2026
Questions and Answers With Rationale
A 12‑month‑old child just received the first measles, mumps, and rubella
(mmR) vaccine.For which of the following possible reactions to this vaccine
should the nurse teach the parents to monitor? (Select all that apply.)
A. Rash
B. Swollen glands
C. Bruising
D. Headache
E. Inconsolable crying - a, b, c
(A. A rash and fever can develop in children 1 to 2
weeks followingmmR immunization.
B. Swollen glands can develop in children 1 to 2 weeks
followingmmR immunization.
C. A temporary low platelet count, causing bruising or bleeding, can occur
occasionallyfollowing
mmR immunization)
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A charge nurse is planning a staff education session to discuss medications used
duringthe care of a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the
following medications should the charge nurse include in the discussion?
(Select all that apply.)
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A. Lorazepam
B. Diazepam
C. Disulfiram
D. Naltrexone
E. Acamprosate - A. Lorazepam
B. Diazepam
(A. Lorazepam is a benzodiazepine used during alcohol withdrawal to
decrease anxiety and reduce the risk for seizures.
B. Diazepam is a benzodiazepine used during alcohol withdrawal to
decrease anxiety and reduce the risk for seizure)
A charge nurse is teaching a group of nurses about the importance of prophylactic antimicrobial
therapy. Which of the following information should the charge nurse includein the teaching?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Administer prophylactic antimicrobial therapy to clients who report exposure to a
sexually transmitted infection.
B. Administer prophylactic antimicrobial therapy to clients who are having orthopedic
surgery.
C. Instruct clients who have a prosthetic heart valve about the need for prophylactic
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antimicrobial therapy before dental work.
