ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED
EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED
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An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by:
Correct Answer: providing antibodies obtained from immune humans or animals.
Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Which is the rationale?
Correct Answer: Antacids may interfere with absorption of drugs taken at the same
time.
Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because it:
Correct Answer: can cause "red man syndrome", a hypertensive crisis that is almost
always fatal.
The antagonist for a client who has overdosed on morphine is:
Correct Answer: narcan.
The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is:
Correct Answer: thromboembolism.
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,When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect:
Correct Answer: higher dose needed to achieve same effect.
Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with:
Correct Answer: Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The nurse assesses a client shortly after an intravenous infusion of the osmotic diuretic
mannitol is started. Which finding represents an early adverse effect of mannitol?
Correct Answer: Bounding pulse
Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta adrenergic blockers:
Correct Answer: are less likely to cause bronchoconstriction.
A client who experiences motion sickness during airplane flights obtains a prescription
for meclizine (Antivert). When is the best time to take the drug?
Correct Answer: One hour before the flight
Before prescribing a cephalosporin, the nurse practitioner asks if the client is allergic to
penicillin. Why is this important to assess?
Correct Answer: A client who is allergic to penicillin can have a cross sensitivity to
cephalosporins.
The use of which class of antibiotics should be avoided in children?
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,Correct Answer: Tetracyclines
In a walk-in clinic, clients are often given intramuscular injections. Which drug should be
readily available in case a client has an anaphylactic reaction?
Correct Answer: Epinephrine
Thiazide and loop (high ceiling) diuretics are similar in that both:
Correct Answer: decrease tubular reabsorption of sodium and water.
Which of the statements by the nurse most accurately describes the effects of declined
plasma albumin levels in older adults?
Correct Answer: "There is an increased risk for adverse effects."
To prevent oral fungal infections, the nurse should instruct the client who uses a
beclomethasone inhaler to take which action?
Correct Answer: Rinse the mouth after each use.
A client takes ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen) birth control pills. She
calls the clinic and relates that she missed her medication yesterday. Which instructions
will the nurse give?
Correct Answer: "Take two pills today then continue on a daily basis."
The nurse may administer acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) inhalation to:
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, Correct Answer: facilitate mucus expectoration.
Development of a chronic cough is an adverse effect associated with which class of
anti-hypertensive drugs?
Correct Answer: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
The nurse may administer baclofen (Lioresal) for the treatment of which condition?
Correct Answer: Protracted muscle spasticity
Oral diazepam (Valium), a benzodiazepine, has been prescribed for a client who has
anxiety and muscle spasms. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for the care of
this client?
Correct Answer: Assess for incoordination and daytime drowsiness.
The nurse practitioner prescribed anhydrous theophylline (Theo-Dur) for the client with
chronic bronchitis. With which disorder would the nurse practitioner reconsider the use
of this medication?
Correct Answer: Hypertension
When a client is receiving intravenous fluid with supplementary potassium chloride, it is
especially important for the nurse to monitor for which potential adverse effect?
Correct Answer: Cardiac dsyrhythmias
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EXAM | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
(VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADED
A+
An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by:
Correct Answer: providing antibodies obtained from immune humans or animals.
Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Which is the rationale?
Correct Answer: Antacids may interfere with absorption of drugs taken at the same
time.
Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because it:
Correct Answer: can cause "red man syndrome", a hypertensive crisis that is almost
always fatal.
The antagonist for a client who has overdosed on morphine is:
Correct Answer: narcan.
The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is:
Correct Answer: thromboembolism.
1
,When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect:
Correct Answer: higher dose needed to achieve same effect.
Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with:
Correct Answer: Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The nurse assesses a client shortly after an intravenous infusion of the osmotic diuretic
mannitol is started. Which finding represents an early adverse effect of mannitol?
Correct Answer: Bounding pulse
Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta adrenergic blockers:
Correct Answer: are less likely to cause bronchoconstriction.
A client who experiences motion sickness during airplane flights obtains a prescription
for meclizine (Antivert). When is the best time to take the drug?
Correct Answer: One hour before the flight
Before prescribing a cephalosporin, the nurse practitioner asks if the client is allergic to
penicillin. Why is this important to assess?
Correct Answer: A client who is allergic to penicillin can have a cross sensitivity to
cephalosporins.
The use of which class of antibiotics should be avoided in children?
2
,Correct Answer: Tetracyclines
In a walk-in clinic, clients are often given intramuscular injections. Which drug should be
readily available in case a client has an anaphylactic reaction?
Correct Answer: Epinephrine
Thiazide and loop (high ceiling) diuretics are similar in that both:
Correct Answer: decrease tubular reabsorption of sodium and water.
Which of the statements by the nurse most accurately describes the effects of declined
plasma albumin levels in older adults?
Correct Answer: "There is an increased risk for adverse effects."
To prevent oral fungal infections, the nurse should instruct the client who uses a
beclomethasone inhaler to take which action?
Correct Answer: Rinse the mouth after each use.
A client takes ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen) birth control pills. She
calls the clinic and relates that she missed her medication yesterday. Which instructions
will the nurse give?
Correct Answer: "Take two pills today then continue on a daily basis."
The nurse may administer acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) inhalation to:
3
, Correct Answer: facilitate mucus expectoration.
Development of a chronic cough is an adverse effect associated with which class of
anti-hypertensive drugs?
Correct Answer: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
The nurse may administer baclofen (Lioresal) for the treatment of which condition?
Correct Answer: Protracted muscle spasticity
Oral diazepam (Valium), a benzodiazepine, has been prescribed for a client who has
anxiety and muscle spasms. Which nursing intervention is appropriate for the care of
this client?
Correct Answer: Assess for incoordination and daytime drowsiness.
The nurse practitioner prescribed anhydrous theophylline (Theo-Dur) for the client with
chronic bronchitis. With which disorder would the nurse practitioner reconsider the use
of this medication?
Correct Answer: Hypertension
When a client is receiving intravenous fluid with supplementary potassium chloride, it is
especially important for the nurse to monitor for which potential adverse effect?
Correct Answer: Cardiac dsyrhythmias
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