ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY — EXAM 1 PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ALREADY GRADED A+| 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS………...
Core Domains:
Pharmacological Principles and Medication Safety
Medication Administration and Dosage Calculation
Cardiovascular Medications
Respiratory Medications
Endocrine Medications
Neurological and Psychiatric Medications
Antimicrobial and Anti-Infective Agents
Gastrointestinal and Other Medications
Pain Management and Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Legal, Ethical, and Professional Standards
Introduction:
,This comprehensive examination assesses the practical nurse's mastery of pharmacological
concepts essential for safe, effective medication administration. The assessment evaluates
knowledge across pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug classifications, therapeutic uses,
adverse effects, dosage calculation, and nursing responsibilities. Questions are structured in
multiple-choice and scenario-based formats to simulate real-world clinical situations. Emphasis is
placed on clinical judgment, prioritization, and application of evidence-based practice. Successful
completion demonstrates readiness to administer medications safely and monitor clients
effectively across diverse healthcare settings while adhering to professional standards and
regulatory requirements.
Section One: Questions 1–100
Question 1
A practical nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a client. Which action should
the PN take first?
A. Verify the client's identification using two identifiers
B. Check the medication's expiration date
C. Assess the client's vital signs
D. Review the medication's adverse effects
🟢 A. Verify the client's identification using two identifiers
,🔴 RATIONALE: The first step in safe medication administration is verifying the client's identity
using two identifiers, such as name and date of birth. This must be done before proceeding with
any other action.
Question 2
A PN is reviewing the six rights of medication administration. Which of the following is NOT one
of the six rights?
A. Right client
B. Right medication
C. Right room
D. Right dose
🟢 C. Right room
🔴 RATIONALE: The six rights of medication administration are right client, right medication,
right dose, right route, right time, and right documentation. "Right room" is not one of the six
rights.
Question 3
, A PN is preparing to administer digoxin to a client. Which assessment should the PN perform
before administering the medication?
A. Blood pressure
B. Apical pulse for 1 full minute
C. Respiratory rate
D. Temperature
🟢 B. Apical pulse for 1 full minute
🔴 RATIONALE: The apical pulse should be checked for 1 full minute before administering
digoxin. If the heart rate is below 60 beats/min in adults, the medication should be withheld and
the provider notified.
Question 4
A client taking digoxin reports nausea and visual changes described as yellow-green halos.
Which action should the PN take?
A. Administer the next scheduled dose
B. Withhold the medication and notify the provider
C. Encourage the client to eat a potassium-rich snack
D. Increase the digoxin dose
ALREADY GRADED A+| 100% VERIFIED SOLUTIONS………...
Core Domains:
Pharmacological Principles and Medication Safety
Medication Administration and Dosage Calculation
Cardiovascular Medications
Respiratory Medications
Endocrine Medications
Neurological and Psychiatric Medications
Antimicrobial and Anti-Infective Agents
Gastrointestinal and Other Medications
Pain Management and Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Legal, Ethical, and Professional Standards
Introduction:
,This comprehensive examination assesses the practical nurse's mastery of pharmacological
concepts essential for safe, effective medication administration. The assessment evaluates
knowledge across pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug classifications, therapeutic uses,
adverse effects, dosage calculation, and nursing responsibilities. Questions are structured in
multiple-choice and scenario-based formats to simulate real-world clinical situations. Emphasis is
placed on clinical judgment, prioritization, and application of evidence-based practice. Successful
completion demonstrates readiness to administer medications safely and monitor clients
effectively across diverse healthcare settings while adhering to professional standards and
regulatory requirements.
Section One: Questions 1–100
Question 1
A practical nurse is preparing to administer an oral medication to a client. Which action should
the PN take first?
A. Verify the client's identification using two identifiers
B. Check the medication's expiration date
C. Assess the client's vital signs
D. Review the medication's adverse effects
🟢 A. Verify the client's identification using two identifiers
,🔴 RATIONALE: The first step in safe medication administration is verifying the client's identity
using two identifiers, such as name and date of birth. This must be done before proceeding with
any other action.
Question 2
A PN is reviewing the six rights of medication administration. Which of the following is NOT one
of the six rights?
A. Right client
B. Right medication
C. Right room
D. Right dose
🟢 C. Right room
🔴 RATIONALE: The six rights of medication administration are right client, right medication,
right dose, right route, right time, and right documentation. "Right room" is not one of the six
rights.
Question 3
, A PN is preparing to administer digoxin to a client. Which assessment should the PN perform
before administering the medication?
A. Blood pressure
B. Apical pulse for 1 full minute
C. Respiratory rate
D. Temperature
🟢 B. Apical pulse for 1 full minute
🔴 RATIONALE: The apical pulse should be checked for 1 full minute before administering
digoxin. If the heart rate is below 60 beats/min in adults, the medication should be withheld and
the provider notified.
Question 4
A client taking digoxin reports nausea and visual changes described as yellow-green halos.
Which action should the PN take?
A. Administer the next scheduled dose
B. Withhold the medication and notify the provider
C. Encourage the client to eat a potassium-rich snack
D. Increase the digoxin dose
