ATI PHARMACOLOGY CMS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026-2027 … EXAM
P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
ATI Pharmacology CMS
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | High-Yield
Nursing Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
75 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 75 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering a
focused review of pharmacology topics relevant to nursing. It serves as a comprehensive
resource for high-yield study, ensuring clarity and understanding of essential medication
knowledge. Ideal for exam preparation, course review, and certification readiness, it equips
nursing students with the necessary tools for success in their pharmacology assessments.
CONTENTS
Cardiac Pharmacology Q1–Q16
Respiratory Pharmacology Q17–Q32
Pain Management Q33–Q46
Endocrine Pharmacology Q47–Q60
Page 1
, Infection Control Q61–Q75
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 75
A client has a new prescription for spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the following
laboratory values should the nurse recognize as a reason to withhold the morning dose of
the medication and notify the provider?
a. Serum sodium 138 mEq/L
b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L
c. Serum creatinine 1.2 mEq/L
d. Serum chloride 106 mEq/L
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 75
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed daily doses of both digoxin (Lanoxin) and
furosemide (Lasix). The client's potassium level is 3.2 mEq/L. For which of the following
medication interaction is the client at risk?
a. Toxic levels of furosemide
b. Toxic levels of digoxin
c. Sub-therapeutic levels of furosemide
d. Sub-therapeutic levels of digoxin
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Toxic levels of digoxin
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, Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 75
Propranolol (Inderal) is contraindicated for a client who has which of the following
conditions?
a. Asthma
b. Diabetes
c. Angina
d. Dementia
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Asthma
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 75
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a prescription for verapamil (Calan).
Which of the following statements by the clients indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I should increase the amount of fiber in my diet since the medication causes
constipation."
b. "I should eliminate grapefruit juice from my diet while taking verapamil."
c. "I should decrease the amount of calcium in my diet while taking the medication."
d. I should take the medication with food if it causes an upset stomach."
CORRECT ANSWER
c. "I should decrease the amount of calcium in my diet while taking the medication."
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 75
A nurse is caring for a client with prescription for nifedipine (Procardia) to treat angina
pectoris. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following findings?
a. Weight loss
b. Reflex tachycardia
c. Grand mal seizures
d. Urinary Retention
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Reflex tachycardia
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
ATI Pharmacology CMS
Questions & Answers
2026-2027 | High-Yield
Nursing Review
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
75 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 75 verified questions with correct answers provided, offering a
focused review of pharmacology topics relevant to nursing. It serves as a comprehensive
resource for high-yield study, ensuring clarity and understanding of essential medication
knowledge. Ideal for exam preparation, course review, and certification readiness, it equips
nursing students with the necessary tools for success in their pharmacology assessments.
CONTENTS
Cardiac Pharmacology Q1–Q16
Respiratory Pharmacology Q17–Q32
Pain Management Q33–Q46
Endocrine Pharmacology Q47–Q60
Page 1
, Infection Control Q61–Q75
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 75
A client has a new prescription for spironolactone (Aldactone). Which of the following
laboratory values should the nurse recognize as a reason to withhold the morning dose of
the medication and notify the provider?
a. Serum sodium 138 mEq/L
b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L
c. Serum creatinine 1.2 mEq/L
d. Serum chloride 106 mEq/L
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Serum potassium 5.2 mEq/L
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 75
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed daily doses of both digoxin (Lanoxin) and
furosemide (Lasix). The client's potassium level is 3.2 mEq/L. For which of the following
medication interaction is the client at risk?
a. Toxic levels of furosemide
b. Toxic levels of digoxin
c. Sub-therapeutic levels of furosemide
d. Sub-therapeutic levels of digoxin
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Toxic levels of digoxin
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, Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 75
Propranolol (Inderal) is contraindicated for a client who has which of the following
conditions?
a. Asthma
b. Diabetes
c. Angina
d. Dementia
CORRECT ANSWER
a. Asthma
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 75
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who has a prescription for verapamil (Calan).
Which of the following statements by the clients indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I should increase the amount of fiber in my diet since the medication causes
constipation."
b. "I should eliminate grapefruit juice from my diet while taking verapamil."
c. "I should decrease the amount of calcium in my diet while taking the medication."
d. I should take the medication with food if it causes an upset stomach."
CORRECT ANSWER
c. "I should decrease the amount of calcium in my diet while taking the medication."
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 75
A nurse is caring for a client with prescription for nifedipine (Procardia) to treat angina
pectoris. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following findings?
a. Weight loss
b. Reflex tachycardia
c. Grand mal seizures
d. Urinary Retention
CORRECT ANSWER
b. Reflex tachycardia
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