ATI COMPREHENSIVE PN PHARMACOLOGY ACTUAL VERIFIED EXAM | ATI | 2026/2027
VERIFIED Q&A | PROFESSIONAL PRACTICAL NURSING STUDENTS AND CANDIDATES
ATI PN PHARM
COMPREHENSIVE
2026/2027
ATI Comprehensive PN Pharmacology Actual Verified Exam
Assessment Technologies Institute - 2026/2027 Academic Year
2026/2027 Academic Year | Verified Q&A for Professional Practical
Nursing Students and Candidates | ATI PN
150Q VERIFIED NEWEST EXAM RATIONALES
PN PHARM 2026/2027 ATI PN
INCLUDES:
• Drug Classes, Cardiac, Respiratory, GI, Endocrine, Psych, Antibiotics, Safety
• Dosage Calculation, 10 Rights, Adverse Effects, Nursing Considerations, NCLEX-PN
• 150 Verified Questions + Answers + Detailed Rationales | ATI PN Pharm
• Professional Study Guide | Borders + Page Numbers | ATI 2026/2027 Edition
ATI Comprehensive PN Pharmacology | Assessment Technologies Institute | Not affiliated
Confidential Study Guide - Educational Purposes Only | 2026/2027 Edition
,Drug Classes Cardiac Respiratory GI Endocrine Psych Antibiotics ATI PN Pharmacology
Description: Drug classes comprehensive PN pharmacology, cardiac pharmacology ACE inhibitors Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors enalapril lisinopril ramipril
mechanism block conversion Angiotensin I to II side effects dry cough hyperkalemia angioedema hypotension nursing monitor BP K creatinine, ARB Angiotensin II
Receptor Blockers losartan valsartan similar no cough, beta blockers metoprolol atenolol propranolol -olol mechanism block beta receptors bradycardia hypotension mask
hypoglycemia bronchospasm, calcium channel blockers amlodipine nifedipine diltiazem verapamil peripheral edema constipation, diuretics thiazide hydrochlorothiazide
loop furosemide bumetanide K wasting hypokalemia ototoxic, potassium sparing spironolactone triamterene hyperkalemia, anticoagulants heparin Unfractionated LMW
enoxaparin aPTT 60-80 therapeutic protamine sulfate antidote HIT, warfarin Coumadin vitamin K antagonist INR 2-3 therapeutic vitamin K antidote, DOAC Direct Oral
Anticoagulants apixaban rivaroxaban dabigatran andexanet reversal, antiplatelet aspirin clopidogrel bleeding risk, statins atorvastatin rosuvastatin HMG-CoA reductase
liver enzymes muscle pain rhabdomyolysis, respiratory pharmacology bronchodilators beta2 agonists SABA Short-Acting albuterol rescue tremor tachycardia, LABA
Long-Acting salmeterol formoterol maintenance not rescue, anticholinergics ipratropium Atrovent tiotropium Spiriva dry mouth, corticosteroids inhaled fluticasone
budesonide oral prednisone side hyperglycemia weight gain infection osteoporosis adrenal insufficiency, antihistamines diphenhydramine loratadine sedation, antitussives
dextromethorphan, decongestants pseudoephedrine hypertension, GI pharmacology antacids calcium carbonate Tums magnesium aluminum neutralize acid, PPI Proton
Pump Inhibitors omeprazole pantoprazole -prazole mechanism block H+ K+ ATPase long-term fracture risk, H2 Receptor Antagonists famotidine ranitidine -tidine, laxatives
bulk forming psyllium stimulant bisacodol senna osmotic lactulose PEG, antidiarrheals loperamide, antiemetics ondansetron Zofran serotonin antagonist headache,
endocrine pharmacology diabetes insulins rapid acting lispro aspart onset 15 min short regular onset 30-60 intermediate NPH onset 2-4 long glargine detemir no peak,
nursing check blood glucose before administration, oral hypoglycemics metformin biguanide lactic acidosis hold contrast, sulfonylureas glipizide glimepiride hypoglycemia
weight gain, GLP-1 agonist semaglutide, SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin, thyroid levothyroxine replacement take morning empty stomach hyperthyroidism methimazole
propylthiouracil agranulocytosis, psych pharmacology antidepressants SSRI Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor fluoxetine sertraline citalopram side sexual dysfunction
serotonin syndrome, SNRI venlafaxine duloxetine hypertension, TCA Tricyclic amitriptyline anticholinergic, MAOI phenelzine tyramine crisis hypertensive, antipsychotics
typical haloperidol chlorpromazine EPS Extrapyramidal Symptoms dystonia akathisia tardive dyskinesia NMS Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, atypical risperidone
olanzapine quetiapine metabolic syndrome, anxiolytics benzodiazepines alprazolam lorazepam diazepam -pam -lam dependence respiratory depression flumazenil
antidote, mood stabilizers lithium 0.6-1.2 therapeutic narrow toxicity signs tremor polyuria, carbamazepine valproate.
Antibiotics Pain NSAIDs Dosage Calculation Safety ATI PN Pharmacology
Description: Antibiotics anti-infectives penicillins penicillin amoxicillin mechanism cell wall inhibitor allergy anaphylaxis cross sensitivity, cephalosporins generations
ceftriaxone cefazolin cross allergy penicillin 10%, vancomycin glycopeptide MRSA infusion over 1 hour red man syndrome flushing nephrotoxic ototoxic trough 10-20,
aminoglycosides gentamicin tobramycin nephrotoxic ototoxic trough peak monitoring, fluoroquinolones ciprofloxacin levofloxacin tendon rupture, macrolides azithromycin
erythromycin QT prolongation, sulfonamides TMP-SMX allergy, tetracyclines doxycycline photosensitivity teeth discoloration, metronidazole disulfiram reaction alcohol,
pain NSAIDs analgesics opioids mechanism mu receptor morphine oxycodone hydromorphone fentanyl side effects respiratory depression sedation constipation miosis
urinary retention, reversal naloxone Narcan 0.04 mg, tolerance dependence, NSAIDs Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs ibuprofen naproxen ketorolac mechanism COX
inhibitor GI bleed renal injury cardiovascular risk, acetaminophen APAP Tylenol liver toxicity max 4g day antidote N-acetylcysteine, PCA Patient Controlled Analgesia
lockout, dosage calculation safety 10 rights Right patient medication dose route time documentation reason assessment education refusal expiration, calculations
dimensional analysis formula Desired over Have times Quantity, conversions metric 1g=1000mg 1kg=1000g 1L=1000mL 1kg=2.2lb 1tsp=5mL 1tbsp=15mL 1oz=30mL, IV
flow rate mL/hr total volume over time, drop factor gtt/min, pediatric weight based mg/kg, high-alert medications insulin heparin opioids, error prevention independent
double check, ATI PN pharmacology blueprint adverse effects side effects expected vs adverse allergic reaction anaphylaxis signs hives wheezing, nursing considerations
assessment baseline vitals labs allergies, teaching patient education, interactions drug-drug food-drug grapefruit warfarin, labs therapeutic levels INR aPTT lithium digoxin
0.8-2, pharmacokinetics absorption distribution metabolism liver excretion kidney half-life.
ATI PN Pharmacology Exam Domains NCLEX-PN Professional Practical Nursing Study Guide
Description: ATI Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam domains per ATI PN Content Mastery Series blueprint Pharmacological Basics 10% pharmacokinetics
pharmacodynamics 10 rights, Cardiovascular 15% ACE diuretics anticoagulants antihypertensives statins, Respiratory 10% bronchodilators corticosteroids antihistamines,
GI 10% antacids PPI H2 laxatives antiemetics, Endocrine 10% insulin oral hypoglycemics thyroid, Psych 10% antidepressants antipsychotics anxiolytics mood stabilizers,
Anti-infectives 15% penicillin cephalosporin vancomycin aminoglycoside, Pain 10% opioids NSAIDs acetaminophen, Dosage Calculation Safety 10% conversions, ATI PN
pharmacology exam 60 questions 60 min, scoring proficiency levels Level1 below Level2 approaching Level3 exceeded, remediation focused review, prioritization
NCLEX-PN prep which patient to see first unstable ABCs Airway Breathing Circulation Maslow physiological priority, safety medication error prevention 5 rights plus, SATA
Select All That Apply strategies, NGN Next Generation NCLEX clinical judgment model PN, 2026/2027 academic year actual verified exam 150Q verified questions
answers rationales for professional practical nursing students and candidates, ATI Assessment Technologies Institute LLC PN Pharmacology CMS, NCLEX-PN test plan
National Council State Boards Nursing, professional practical nursing LPN LVN exam preparation study guide, dosage calculation safety prioritization, borders page
numbers improved cover page confidential educational purposes, ATI Comprehensive PN Pharmacology actual verified exam preparation for LPN students.
Page 2 - ATI PN Pharm 150Q 2026/2027
,Question 1: Q1: Cardiac pharmacology - ACE diuretics anticoagulants and antihypertensives?
A. Cardiac ACE inhibitors enalapril lisinopril -pril cough, diuretics furosemide thiazide, anticoagulants heparin warfarin, antihypertensives beta blockers
CCB
B. Only ACE cardiac pharmacology
C. Only diuretics cardiac pharmacology
D. No anticoagulants cardiac pharmacology
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Cardiac ACE inhibitors enalapril lisinopril -pril cough, diuretics furosemide thiazide, anticoagulants heparin warfarin,
antihypertensives beta blockers CCB
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Cardiac ACE inhibitors enalapril lisinopril -pril cough, diuretics furosemide thiazide, anticoagulants heparin warfarin, antihypertensives beta blockers CCB. Per
ATI Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates
2026/2027.
Question 2: Q2: Respiratory pharmacology - bronchodilators and corticosteroids?
A. Only corticosteroids respiratory pharmacology
B. Only albuterol respiratory pharmacology
C. Respiratory bronchodilators SABA albuterol LABA salmeterol anticholinergic ipratropium, corticosteroids fluticasone prednisone, antihistamines
D. No antihistamines respiratory pharmacology
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Respiratory bronchodilators SABA albuterol LABA salmeterol anticholinergic ipratropium, corticosteroids fluticasone
prednisone, antihistamines
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Respiratory bronchodilators SABA albuterol LABA salmeterol anticholinergic ipratropium, corticosteroids fluticasone prednisone, antihistamines. Per ATI
Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates 2026/2027.
Question 3: Q3: GI pharmacology - antacids PPI H2 blockers and laxatives?
A. Only PPI GI pharmacology
B. Only antacids GI pharmacology
C. No laxatives GI pharmacology
D. GI antacids Tums, PPI omeprazole -prazole, H2 blockers famotidine -tidine, laxatives, antiemetics ondansetron, antidiarrheals
CORRECT ANSWER: D. GI antacids Tums, PPI omeprazole -prazole, H2 blockers famotidine -tidine, laxatives, antiemetics ondansetron,
antidiarrheals
RATIONALE:
Rationale: GI antacids Tums, PPI omeprazole -prazole, H2 blockers famotidine -tidine, laxatives, antiemetics ondansetron, antidiarrheals. Per ATI Assessment
Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates 2026/2027.
Question 4: Q4: Endocrine pharmacology - insulin oral hypoglycemics and thyroid?
A. Only insulin endocrine pharmacology
B. Endocrine insulin rapid lispro short regular intermediate NPH long glargine, oral hypoglycemics metformin sulfonylureas, thyroid levothyroxine
methimazole
C. Only metformin endocrine pharmacology
D. No thyroid endocrine pharmacology
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Endocrine insulin rapid lispro short regular intermediate NPH long glargine, oral hypoglycemics metformin
sulfonylureas, thyroid levothyroxine methimazole
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Endocrine insulin rapid lispro short regular intermediate NPH long glargine, oral hypoglycemics metformin sulfonylureas, thyroid levothyroxine methimazole.
Per ATI Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates
2026/2027.
Question 5: Q5: Psych pharmacology - antidepressants antipsychotics anxiolytics?
A. Psych antidepressants SSRI fluoxetine SNRI venlafaxine TCA MAOI, antipsychotics haloperidol risperidone, anxiolytics benzodiazepines, mood
stabilizers lithium
B. Only SSRI psych pharmacology
C. Only antipsychotics psych pharmacology
D. No lithium psych pharmacology
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Psych antidepressants SSRI fluoxetine SNRI venlafaxine TCA MAOI, antipsychotics haloperidol risperidone,
anxiolytics benzodiazepines, mood stabilizers lithium
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Psych antidepressants SSRI fluoxetine SNRI venlafaxine TCA MAOI, antipsychotics haloperidol risperidone, anxiolytics benzodiazepines, mood stabilizers
lithium. Per ATI Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN
candidates 2026/2027.
Question 6: Q6: Antibiotics and anti-infectives - penicillin cephalosporin and vancomycin?
A. Only vancomycin antibiotics anti-infectives
B. Only penicillin antibiotics anti-infectives
C. Antibiotics penicillins amoxicillin allergy, cephalosporins ceftriaxone cross allergy, vancomycin red man nephrotoxic, aminoglycosides ototoxic
nephrotoxic
D. No aminoglycosides antibiotics anti-infectives
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Antibiotics penicillins amoxicillin allergy, cephalosporins ceftriaxone cross allergy, vancomycin red man nephrotoxic,
aminoglycosides ototoxic nephrotoxic
RATIONALE:
Page 3 - ATI PN Pharm 150Q 2026/2027
, Rationale: Antibiotics penicillins amoxicillin allergy, cephalosporins ceftriaxone cross allergy, vancomycin red man nephrotoxic, aminoglycosides ototoxic nephrotoxic. Per
ATI Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates
2026/2027.
Question 7: Q7: Pain and NSAIDs - opioids analgesics and acetaminophen?
A. Only ibuprofen pain NSAIDs
B. Only morphine pain NSAIDs
C. No naloxone pain NSAIDs
D. Pain opioids morphine oxycodone respiratory depression naloxone reversal, NSAIDs ibuprofen naproxen bleeding, acetaminophen liver toxicity, PCA
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Pain opioids morphine oxycodone respiratory depression naloxone reversal, NSAIDs ibuprofen naproxen bleeding,
acetaminophen liver toxicity, PCA
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Pain opioids morphine oxycodone respiratory depression naloxone reversal, NSAIDs ibuprofen naproxen bleeding, acetaminophen liver toxicity, PCA. Per ATI
Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates 2026/2027.
Question 8: Q8: Dosage calculation and safety - 10 rights and calculations?
A. No dimensional dosage calculation safety
B. Dosage calculation dimensional analysis, conversions mg g kg lb mL, 10 rights right patient drug dose route time documentation reason assessment
education refusal, high-alert
C. Only conversions dosage calculation safety
D. No 10 rights dosage calculation safety
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Dosage calculation dimensional analysis, conversions mg g kg lb mL, 10 rights right patient drug dose route time
documentation reason assessment education refusal, high-alert
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Dosage calculation dimensional analysis, conversions mg g kg lb mL, 10 rights right patient drug dose route time documentation reason assessment education
refusal, high-alert. Per ATI Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and
NCLEX-PN candidates 2026/2027.
Question 9: Q9: ATI PN pharmacology blueprint - adverse effects and nursing considerations?
A. ATI PN pharmacology blueprint adverse effects side effects allergic anaphylaxis, nursing considerations assessment teaching, interactions, labs
B. Only adverse effects ATI PN pharmacology blueprint
C. No nursing considerations ATI PN pharmacology blueprint
D. Only interactions ATI PN pharmacology blueprint
CORRECT ANSWER: A. ATI PN pharmacology blueprint adverse effects side effects allergic anaphylaxis, nursing considerations assessment
teaching, interactions, labs
RATIONALE:
Rationale: ATI PN pharmacology blueprint adverse effects side effects allergic anaphylaxis, nursing considerations assessment teaching, interactions, labs. Per ATI
Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates 2026/2027.
Question 10: Q10: NCLEX-PN prep - prioritization and safety pharmacology?
A. Only safety NCLEX-PN prep
B. No ABCs NCLEX-PN prep
C. NCLEX-PN prep prioritization ABCs Maslow which patient first, safety medication error prevention, SATA select all, NGN clinical judgment
D. No SATA NCLEX-PN prep
CORRECT ANSWER: C. NCLEX-PN prep prioritization ABCs Maslow which patient first, safety medication error prevention, SATA select all,
NGN clinical judgment
RATIONALE:
Rationale: NCLEX-PN prep prioritization ABCs Maslow which patient first, safety medication error prevention, SATA select all, NGN clinical judgment. Per ATI
Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates 2026/2027.
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VERIFIED Q&A | PROFESSIONAL PRACTICAL NURSING STUDENTS AND CANDIDATES
ATI PN PHARM
COMPREHENSIVE
2026/2027
ATI Comprehensive PN Pharmacology Actual Verified Exam
Assessment Technologies Institute - 2026/2027 Academic Year
2026/2027 Academic Year | Verified Q&A for Professional Practical
Nursing Students and Candidates | ATI PN
150Q VERIFIED NEWEST EXAM RATIONALES
PN PHARM 2026/2027 ATI PN
INCLUDES:
• Drug Classes, Cardiac, Respiratory, GI, Endocrine, Psych, Antibiotics, Safety
• Dosage Calculation, 10 Rights, Adverse Effects, Nursing Considerations, NCLEX-PN
• 150 Verified Questions + Answers + Detailed Rationales | ATI PN Pharm
• Professional Study Guide | Borders + Page Numbers | ATI 2026/2027 Edition
ATI Comprehensive PN Pharmacology | Assessment Technologies Institute | Not affiliated
Confidential Study Guide - Educational Purposes Only | 2026/2027 Edition
,Drug Classes Cardiac Respiratory GI Endocrine Psych Antibiotics ATI PN Pharmacology
Description: Drug classes comprehensive PN pharmacology, cardiac pharmacology ACE inhibitors Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitors enalapril lisinopril ramipril
mechanism block conversion Angiotensin I to II side effects dry cough hyperkalemia angioedema hypotension nursing monitor BP K creatinine, ARB Angiotensin II
Receptor Blockers losartan valsartan similar no cough, beta blockers metoprolol atenolol propranolol -olol mechanism block beta receptors bradycardia hypotension mask
hypoglycemia bronchospasm, calcium channel blockers amlodipine nifedipine diltiazem verapamil peripheral edema constipation, diuretics thiazide hydrochlorothiazide
loop furosemide bumetanide K wasting hypokalemia ototoxic, potassium sparing spironolactone triamterene hyperkalemia, anticoagulants heparin Unfractionated LMW
enoxaparin aPTT 60-80 therapeutic protamine sulfate antidote HIT, warfarin Coumadin vitamin K antagonist INR 2-3 therapeutic vitamin K antidote, DOAC Direct Oral
Anticoagulants apixaban rivaroxaban dabigatran andexanet reversal, antiplatelet aspirin clopidogrel bleeding risk, statins atorvastatin rosuvastatin HMG-CoA reductase
liver enzymes muscle pain rhabdomyolysis, respiratory pharmacology bronchodilators beta2 agonists SABA Short-Acting albuterol rescue tremor tachycardia, LABA
Long-Acting salmeterol formoterol maintenance not rescue, anticholinergics ipratropium Atrovent tiotropium Spiriva dry mouth, corticosteroids inhaled fluticasone
budesonide oral prednisone side hyperglycemia weight gain infection osteoporosis adrenal insufficiency, antihistamines diphenhydramine loratadine sedation, antitussives
dextromethorphan, decongestants pseudoephedrine hypertension, GI pharmacology antacids calcium carbonate Tums magnesium aluminum neutralize acid, PPI Proton
Pump Inhibitors omeprazole pantoprazole -prazole mechanism block H+ K+ ATPase long-term fracture risk, H2 Receptor Antagonists famotidine ranitidine -tidine, laxatives
bulk forming psyllium stimulant bisacodol senna osmotic lactulose PEG, antidiarrheals loperamide, antiemetics ondansetron Zofran serotonin antagonist headache,
endocrine pharmacology diabetes insulins rapid acting lispro aspart onset 15 min short regular onset 30-60 intermediate NPH onset 2-4 long glargine detemir no peak,
nursing check blood glucose before administration, oral hypoglycemics metformin biguanide lactic acidosis hold contrast, sulfonylureas glipizide glimepiride hypoglycemia
weight gain, GLP-1 agonist semaglutide, SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin, thyroid levothyroxine replacement take morning empty stomach hyperthyroidism methimazole
propylthiouracil agranulocytosis, psych pharmacology antidepressants SSRI Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor fluoxetine sertraline citalopram side sexual dysfunction
serotonin syndrome, SNRI venlafaxine duloxetine hypertension, TCA Tricyclic amitriptyline anticholinergic, MAOI phenelzine tyramine crisis hypertensive, antipsychotics
typical haloperidol chlorpromazine EPS Extrapyramidal Symptoms dystonia akathisia tardive dyskinesia NMS Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, atypical risperidone
olanzapine quetiapine metabolic syndrome, anxiolytics benzodiazepines alprazolam lorazepam diazepam -pam -lam dependence respiratory depression flumazenil
antidote, mood stabilizers lithium 0.6-1.2 therapeutic narrow toxicity signs tremor polyuria, carbamazepine valproate.
Antibiotics Pain NSAIDs Dosage Calculation Safety ATI PN Pharmacology
Description: Antibiotics anti-infectives penicillins penicillin amoxicillin mechanism cell wall inhibitor allergy anaphylaxis cross sensitivity, cephalosporins generations
ceftriaxone cefazolin cross allergy penicillin 10%, vancomycin glycopeptide MRSA infusion over 1 hour red man syndrome flushing nephrotoxic ototoxic trough 10-20,
aminoglycosides gentamicin tobramycin nephrotoxic ototoxic trough peak monitoring, fluoroquinolones ciprofloxacin levofloxacin tendon rupture, macrolides azithromycin
erythromycin QT prolongation, sulfonamides TMP-SMX allergy, tetracyclines doxycycline photosensitivity teeth discoloration, metronidazole disulfiram reaction alcohol,
pain NSAIDs analgesics opioids mechanism mu receptor morphine oxycodone hydromorphone fentanyl side effects respiratory depression sedation constipation miosis
urinary retention, reversal naloxone Narcan 0.04 mg, tolerance dependence, NSAIDs Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs ibuprofen naproxen ketorolac mechanism COX
inhibitor GI bleed renal injury cardiovascular risk, acetaminophen APAP Tylenol liver toxicity max 4g day antidote N-acetylcysteine, PCA Patient Controlled Analgesia
lockout, dosage calculation safety 10 rights Right patient medication dose route time documentation reason assessment education refusal expiration, calculations
dimensional analysis formula Desired over Have times Quantity, conversions metric 1g=1000mg 1kg=1000g 1L=1000mL 1kg=2.2lb 1tsp=5mL 1tbsp=15mL 1oz=30mL, IV
flow rate mL/hr total volume over time, drop factor gtt/min, pediatric weight based mg/kg, high-alert medications insulin heparin opioids, error prevention independent
double check, ATI PN pharmacology blueprint adverse effects side effects expected vs adverse allergic reaction anaphylaxis signs hives wheezing, nursing considerations
assessment baseline vitals labs allergies, teaching patient education, interactions drug-drug food-drug grapefruit warfarin, labs therapeutic levels INR aPTT lithium digoxin
0.8-2, pharmacokinetics absorption distribution metabolism liver excretion kidney half-life.
ATI PN Pharmacology Exam Domains NCLEX-PN Professional Practical Nursing Study Guide
Description: ATI Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam domains per ATI PN Content Mastery Series blueprint Pharmacological Basics 10% pharmacokinetics
pharmacodynamics 10 rights, Cardiovascular 15% ACE diuretics anticoagulants antihypertensives statins, Respiratory 10% bronchodilators corticosteroids antihistamines,
GI 10% antacids PPI H2 laxatives antiemetics, Endocrine 10% insulin oral hypoglycemics thyroid, Psych 10% antidepressants antipsychotics anxiolytics mood stabilizers,
Anti-infectives 15% penicillin cephalosporin vancomycin aminoglycoside, Pain 10% opioids NSAIDs acetaminophen, Dosage Calculation Safety 10% conversions, ATI PN
pharmacology exam 60 questions 60 min, scoring proficiency levels Level1 below Level2 approaching Level3 exceeded, remediation focused review, prioritization
NCLEX-PN prep which patient to see first unstable ABCs Airway Breathing Circulation Maslow physiological priority, safety medication error prevention 5 rights plus, SATA
Select All That Apply strategies, NGN Next Generation NCLEX clinical judgment model PN, 2026/2027 academic year actual verified exam 150Q verified questions
answers rationales for professional practical nursing students and candidates, ATI Assessment Technologies Institute LLC PN Pharmacology CMS, NCLEX-PN test plan
National Council State Boards Nursing, professional practical nursing LPN LVN exam preparation study guide, dosage calculation safety prioritization, borders page
numbers improved cover page confidential educational purposes, ATI Comprehensive PN Pharmacology actual verified exam preparation for LPN students.
Page 2 - ATI PN Pharm 150Q 2026/2027
,Question 1: Q1: Cardiac pharmacology - ACE diuretics anticoagulants and antihypertensives?
A. Cardiac ACE inhibitors enalapril lisinopril -pril cough, diuretics furosemide thiazide, anticoagulants heparin warfarin, antihypertensives beta blockers
CCB
B. Only ACE cardiac pharmacology
C. Only diuretics cardiac pharmacology
D. No anticoagulants cardiac pharmacology
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Cardiac ACE inhibitors enalapril lisinopril -pril cough, diuretics furosemide thiazide, anticoagulants heparin warfarin,
antihypertensives beta blockers CCB
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Cardiac ACE inhibitors enalapril lisinopril -pril cough, diuretics furosemide thiazide, anticoagulants heparin warfarin, antihypertensives beta blockers CCB. Per
ATI Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates
2026/2027.
Question 2: Q2: Respiratory pharmacology - bronchodilators and corticosteroids?
A. Only corticosteroids respiratory pharmacology
B. Only albuterol respiratory pharmacology
C. Respiratory bronchodilators SABA albuterol LABA salmeterol anticholinergic ipratropium, corticosteroids fluticasone prednisone, antihistamines
D. No antihistamines respiratory pharmacology
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Respiratory bronchodilators SABA albuterol LABA salmeterol anticholinergic ipratropium, corticosteroids fluticasone
prednisone, antihistamines
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Respiratory bronchodilators SABA albuterol LABA salmeterol anticholinergic ipratropium, corticosteroids fluticasone prednisone, antihistamines. Per ATI
Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates 2026/2027.
Question 3: Q3: GI pharmacology - antacids PPI H2 blockers and laxatives?
A. Only PPI GI pharmacology
B. Only antacids GI pharmacology
C. No laxatives GI pharmacology
D. GI antacids Tums, PPI omeprazole -prazole, H2 blockers famotidine -tidine, laxatives, antiemetics ondansetron, antidiarrheals
CORRECT ANSWER: D. GI antacids Tums, PPI omeprazole -prazole, H2 blockers famotidine -tidine, laxatives, antiemetics ondansetron,
antidiarrheals
RATIONALE:
Rationale: GI antacids Tums, PPI omeprazole -prazole, H2 blockers famotidine -tidine, laxatives, antiemetics ondansetron, antidiarrheals. Per ATI Assessment
Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates 2026/2027.
Question 4: Q4: Endocrine pharmacology - insulin oral hypoglycemics and thyroid?
A. Only insulin endocrine pharmacology
B. Endocrine insulin rapid lispro short regular intermediate NPH long glargine, oral hypoglycemics metformin sulfonylureas, thyroid levothyroxine
methimazole
C. Only metformin endocrine pharmacology
D. No thyroid endocrine pharmacology
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Endocrine insulin rapid lispro short regular intermediate NPH long glargine, oral hypoglycemics metformin
sulfonylureas, thyroid levothyroxine methimazole
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Endocrine insulin rapid lispro short regular intermediate NPH long glargine, oral hypoglycemics metformin sulfonylureas, thyroid levothyroxine methimazole.
Per ATI Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates
2026/2027.
Question 5: Q5: Psych pharmacology - antidepressants antipsychotics anxiolytics?
A. Psych antidepressants SSRI fluoxetine SNRI venlafaxine TCA MAOI, antipsychotics haloperidol risperidone, anxiolytics benzodiazepines, mood
stabilizers lithium
B. Only SSRI psych pharmacology
C. Only antipsychotics psych pharmacology
D. No lithium psych pharmacology
CORRECT ANSWER: A. Psych antidepressants SSRI fluoxetine SNRI venlafaxine TCA MAOI, antipsychotics haloperidol risperidone,
anxiolytics benzodiazepines, mood stabilizers lithium
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Psych antidepressants SSRI fluoxetine SNRI venlafaxine TCA MAOI, antipsychotics haloperidol risperidone, anxiolytics benzodiazepines, mood stabilizers
lithium. Per ATI Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN
candidates 2026/2027.
Question 6: Q6: Antibiotics and anti-infectives - penicillin cephalosporin and vancomycin?
A. Only vancomycin antibiotics anti-infectives
B. Only penicillin antibiotics anti-infectives
C. Antibiotics penicillins amoxicillin allergy, cephalosporins ceftriaxone cross allergy, vancomycin red man nephrotoxic, aminoglycosides ototoxic
nephrotoxic
D. No aminoglycosides antibiotics anti-infectives
CORRECT ANSWER: C. Antibiotics penicillins amoxicillin allergy, cephalosporins ceftriaxone cross allergy, vancomycin red man nephrotoxic,
aminoglycosides ototoxic nephrotoxic
RATIONALE:
Page 3 - ATI PN Pharm 150Q 2026/2027
, Rationale: Antibiotics penicillins amoxicillin allergy, cephalosporins ceftriaxone cross allergy, vancomycin red man nephrotoxic, aminoglycosides ototoxic nephrotoxic. Per
ATI Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates
2026/2027.
Question 7: Q7: Pain and NSAIDs - opioids analgesics and acetaminophen?
A. Only ibuprofen pain NSAIDs
B. Only morphine pain NSAIDs
C. No naloxone pain NSAIDs
D. Pain opioids morphine oxycodone respiratory depression naloxone reversal, NSAIDs ibuprofen naproxen bleeding, acetaminophen liver toxicity, PCA
CORRECT ANSWER: D. Pain opioids morphine oxycodone respiratory depression naloxone reversal, NSAIDs ibuprofen naproxen bleeding,
acetaminophen liver toxicity, PCA
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Pain opioids morphine oxycodone respiratory depression naloxone reversal, NSAIDs ibuprofen naproxen bleeding, acetaminophen liver toxicity, PCA. Per ATI
Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates 2026/2027.
Question 8: Q8: Dosage calculation and safety - 10 rights and calculations?
A. No dimensional dosage calculation safety
B. Dosage calculation dimensional analysis, conversions mg g kg lb mL, 10 rights right patient drug dose route time documentation reason assessment
education refusal, high-alert
C. Only conversions dosage calculation safety
D. No 10 rights dosage calculation safety
CORRECT ANSWER: B. Dosage calculation dimensional analysis, conversions mg g kg lb mL, 10 rights right patient drug dose route time
documentation reason assessment education refusal, high-alert
RATIONALE:
Rationale: Dosage calculation dimensional analysis, conversions mg g kg lb mL, 10 rights right patient drug dose route time documentation reason assessment education
refusal, high-alert. Per ATI Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and
NCLEX-PN candidates 2026/2027.
Question 9: Q9: ATI PN pharmacology blueprint - adverse effects and nursing considerations?
A. ATI PN pharmacology blueprint adverse effects side effects allergic anaphylaxis, nursing considerations assessment teaching, interactions, labs
B. Only adverse effects ATI PN pharmacology blueprint
C. No nursing considerations ATI PN pharmacology blueprint
D. Only interactions ATI PN pharmacology blueprint
CORRECT ANSWER: A. ATI PN pharmacology blueprint adverse effects side effects allergic anaphylaxis, nursing considerations assessment
teaching, interactions, labs
RATIONALE:
Rationale: ATI PN pharmacology blueprint adverse effects side effects allergic anaphylaxis, nursing considerations assessment teaching, interactions, labs. Per ATI
Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates 2026/2027.
Question 10: Q10: NCLEX-PN prep - prioritization and safety pharmacology?
A. Only safety NCLEX-PN prep
B. No ABCs NCLEX-PN prep
C. NCLEX-PN prep prioritization ABCs Maslow which patient first, safety medication error prevention, SATA select all, NGN clinical judgment
D. No SATA NCLEX-PN prep
CORRECT ANSWER: C. NCLEX-PN prep prioritization ABCs Maslow which patient first, safety medication error prevention, SATA select all,
NGN clinical judgment
RATIONALE:
Rationale: NCLEX-PN prep prioritization ABCs Maslow which patient first, safety medication error prevention, SATA select all, NGN clinical judgment. Per ATI
Assessment Technologies Institute Comprehensive PN Pharmacology exam blueprint for professional practical nursing students and NCLEX-PN candidates 2026/2027.
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