ATI RN 2025 PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
activated factor Xa inhibitor: prototype medication correct answer fondaparinux
activated factor Xa inhibitor: purpose correct answer Prevent DVT and PE in
postoperative clients.
Treat acute DVT or PE in conjunction with warfarin
Adverse Medication Effects: Anticholinergic correct answer Effects that are a
result of muscarinic receptor blockade.
Most are seen in eyes, smooth muscle, exocrine glands, and the heart
Adverse Medication Effects: Cardiovascular correct answer Can involve blood
vessels and the heart.
Antihypertensives can cause orthostatic hypotension
Adverse Medication Effects: CNS correct answer Can result from central nervous
system (CNS) stimulation (excitement) or CNS depression
Adverse Medication Effects: GI correct answer Can result from local irritation of
the GI tract.
Stimulation of the vomiting center also results in adverse effects
Adverse Medication Effects: Hematologic correct answer Relatively common and
potentially life-threatening with some groups of medications.
, Bone marrow depression/suppression is generally associated with anticancer
medications and hemorrhagic disorders with anticoagulants and thrombolytics.
Adverse Medication Effects: toxicity correct answer An adverse medication effect
that is considered severe and can be life-threatening.
It can be caused by an excessive dose, but it also can occur at therapeutic dose
levels
angina correct answer sudden pain beneath the sternum radiating to the left
shoulder, arm, and jaw.
angina managment correct answer organic nitrates, beta-adrenergic blocking
agents, calcium channel blockers, and ranolazine.
angina: causes correct answer inadequate supply of oxygen to meet the
myocardial demand
Antiemetic prototype medications correct answer Glucocorticoids:
Dexamethasone
Substance P/neurokinin1 antagonists: Aprepitant
Serotonin antagonists: Ondansetron, granisetron
Dopamine antagonists: Prochlorperazine, metoclopramide, promethazine
Cannabinoids: Dronabinol
Anticholinergics: Scopolamine
Antihistamines: Dimenhydrinate, hydroxyzine
Benzodiazepines: Lorazepam
ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
activated factor Xa inhibitor: prototype medication correct answer fondaparinux
activated factor Xa inhibitor: purpose correct answer Prevent DVT and PE in
postoperative clients.
Treat acute DVT or PE in conjunction with warfarin
Adverse Medication Effects: Anticholinergic correct answer Effects that are a
result of muscarinic receptor blockade.
Most are seen in eyes, smooth muscle, exocrine glands, and the heart
Adverse Medication Effects: Cardiovascular correct answer Can involve blood
vessels and the heart.
Antihypertensives can cause orthostatic hypotension
Adverse Medication Effects: CNS correct answer Can result from central nervous
system (CNS) stimulation (excitement) or CNS depression
Adverse Medication Effects: GI correct answer Can result from local irritation of
the GI tract.
Stimulation of the vomiting center also results in adverse effects
Adverse Medication Effects: Hematologic correct answer Relatively common and
potentially life-threatening with some groups of medications.
, Bone marrow depression/suppression is generally associated with anticancer
medications and hemorrhagic disorders with anticoagulants and thrombolytics.
Adverse Medication Effects: toxicity correct answer An adverse medication effect
that is considered severe and can be life-threatening.
It can be caused by an excessive dose, but it also can occur at therapeutic dose
levels
angina correct answer sudden pain beneath the sternum radiating to the left
shoulder, arm, and jaw.
angina managment correct answer organic nitrates, beta-adrenergic blocking
agents, calcium channel blockers, and ranolazine.
angina: causes correct answer inadequate supply of oxygen to meet the
myocardial demand
Antiemetic prototype medications correct answer Glucocorticoids:
Dexamethasone
Substance P/neurokinin1 antagonists: Aprepitant
Serotonin antagonists: Ondansetron, granisetron
Dopamine antagonists: Prochlorperazine, metoclopramide, promethazine
Cannabinoids: Dronabinol
Anticholinergics: Scopolamine
Antihistamines: Dimenhydrinate, hydroxyzine
Benzodiazepines: Lorazepam
