ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam| Questions and Answers | Latest 2022/ 2023

ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam| Questions and Answers | Latest 2022/ 2023 1. A nurse in the PACU is caring for a client who has received midazolam (Versed) IV bolus prior to an endoscopy. Which of the following findings indicate to the nurse to administer flumazenil (Romazicon) IV? a. Elevated temperature b. Respiratory depression ~ Answer: b. Respiratory depression 2. A nurse is caring for an older adult client. The client received 0.9% sodium chloride 1 L over 4 hr instead of over 8 hour as prescribed. Which of the following entries is the appropriate documentation of this occurrence in the client's medical record: a. IV fluid infused over 4 hours instead of the prescribed 8 hours. Client tolerated fluids well b. 0.9% sodium chloride 1 L IV infused over 4 hours. Vital signs stable ~ Answer: b. 0.9% sodium chloride 1 L IV infused over 4 hours. Vital signs stable 3. A nurse is obtaining the medication history of a client who is starting a new prescription for allopurinol (Zyloprim). Which of the following medications should the nurse contact the provider regarding a potential interaction: a. Nifesipine (Adalat) b. Warfarin (Coumadin) ~ Answer: b. Warfarin (Coumadin) 4. A nurse is caring for a client receiving filgrastim (Neupogen) for neutropenia. Which of the following laboratory values indicates that the treatment has been effective: a. Hgb 15 g/dL b. WBC 8,000/mm3 ~ Answer: b. WBC 8,000/mm3 5. A client who has hypothyroidism and is breastfeeding tells the nurse that she is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid) and is concerned that it will be excreted in her breast milk. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate? a. You will need to take the medication after breastfeeding the infant each morning b. You will need to decrease your medication while breastfeeding ~ Answer: a. You will need to take the medication after breastfeeding the infant each morning 6. At 0900 a nurse is preparing a client's medications. Based on the chart findings, which of the following medications should the nurse give first: a. Sodium polystyrene sulfate (Kayexalate) b. Atenolol (Tenormin) ~ Answer: a. Sodium polystyrene sulfate (Kayexalate) 7. A nurse is planning teaching for a client who has a new diagnosis of exercise-induces asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to use prior to physical activity: a. Cromolyn sodium (Intal) b. Predisone (Deltasone) ~ Answer: a. Cromolyn sodium (Intal) 8. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching: a. I will not use salt substitute while taking this medication b. I will move slowly from sitting to standing to prevent falls ~ Answer: b. I will move slowly from sitting to standing to prevent falls 9. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is prescribed thrimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim DS). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in her teaching: a. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily b. Rise slowly from bed in the morning ~ Answer: a. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily 10. A client is receiving a heparin infusion for deep vein thrombosis. The nurse should discontinue the medication infusion for which client findings: a. Hemoglobin 15 g/dL b. Platelets 96,000/mm3 ~ Answer: b. Platelets 96,000/mm3 11. A client newly diagnosed with hyperthyroidism is prescribed (Synthyroid) 0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment, the nurse determines that the medication was effective if the: a. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL