ATI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM LATEST UPDATE PROCTORED EXAM 2024
COMPILATION
An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by: - CORRECT ANSWERS
providing antibodies obtained from immunehumans or animals.
Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Whichis the rationale? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Antacids may interfere with absorption of drugs taken at the same
time
Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because it: -CORRECT ANSWERS
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 ANSWERS narcan.
The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is: - CORRECTANSWERS
thromboembolism.
When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect: -
CORRECT ANSWERS higher dose needed to achieve same effect.
Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with: - CORRECTANSWERS 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
ANSWERS Bounding pulse
,Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta adrenergic blockers: -
CORRECT ANSWERS are less likely to causebronchoconstriction.
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 ANSWERS 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? - CORRECTANSWERS 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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Epinephrine
Thiazide and loop (high ceiling) diuretics are similar in that both: - CORRECT ANSWERS
decrease tubular reabsorption of sodium andwater.
,Which of the statements by the nurse most accurately describes the effects of declined
plasma albumin levels in older adults? - CORRECT ANSWERS "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 ANSWERS Rinse the mouth
after each use.
A client takes ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen) birthcontrol pills. She calls the
clinic and relates that she missed her medication yesterday. Which instructions will the nurse
give? - CORRECT ANSWERS "Take two pills today then continue on a daily basis."
The nurse may administer acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) inhalation to: -
CORRECT ANSWERS facilitate mucus expectoration.
Development of a chronic cough is an adverse effect associated withwhich class of anti-
hypertensive drugs? - CORRECT ANSWERS Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
inhibitors
The nurse may administer baclofen (Lioresal) for the treatment of whichcondition? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Protracted muscle spasticity
, Oral diazepam (Valium), a benzodiazepine, has been prescribed for a client who has anxiety and
muscle spasms. Which nursing interventionis appropriate for the care of this client? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Assessfor incoordination and daytime drowsiness.
The nurse practitioner prescribed anhydrous theophylline (Theo-Dur)for the client with chronic
bronchitis. With which disorder would thenurse practitioner reconsider the use of this
medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS Hypertension
When a client is receiving intravenous fluid with supplementary potassium chloride, it is
especially important for the nurse to monitorfor which potential adverse effect? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Cardiac dsyrhythmias
Which adverse effect is common for a client being treated with theantidepressant fluoxetine
(Prozac)? - CORRECT ANSWERS Sexual dysfunction
After giving a dose of dextromethorphan, an antitussive, which datareflects evaluation of the
drug's effectiveness? - CORRECT ANSWERSClient states that cough has been relieved.
ATI PHARM PROCTORED EXAM, ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTOR 410QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECTLY/VERIFIED ANSWERS UPDATED 2022/2023/2024 GRADED A+
COMPILATION
An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by: - CORRECT ANSWERS
providing antibodies obtained from immunehumans or animals.
Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Whichis the rationale? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Antacids may interfere with absorption of drugs taken at the same
time
Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because it: -CORRECT ANSWERS
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 ANSWERS narcan.
The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is: - CORRECTANSWERS
thromboembolism.
When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect: -
CORRECT ANSWERS higher dose needed to achieve same effect.
Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with: - CORRECTANSWERS 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
ANSWERS Bounding pulse
,Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta adrenergic blockers: -
CORRECT ANSWERS are less likely to causebronchoconstriction.
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 ANSWERS 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? - CORRECTANSWERS 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? -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Epinephrine
Thiazide and loop (high ceiling) diuretics are similar in that both: - CORRECT ANSWERS
decrease tubular reabsorption of sodium andwater.
,Which of the statements by the nurse most accurately describes the effects of declined
plasma albumin levels in older adults? - CORRECT ANSWERS "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 ANSWERS Rinse the mouth
after each use.
A client takes ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen) birthcontrol pills. She calls the
clinic and relates that she missed her medication yesterday. Which instructions will the nurse
give? - CORRECT ANSWERS "Take two pills today then continue on a daily basis."
The nurse may administer acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) inhalation to: -
CORRECT ANSWERS facilitate mucus expectoration.
Development of a chronic cough is an adverse effect associated withwhich class of anti-
hypertensive drugs? - CORRECT ANSWERS Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
inhibitors
The nurse may administer baclofen (Lioresal) for the treatment of whichcondition? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Protracted muscle spasticity
, Oral diazepam (Valium), a benzodiazepine, has been prescribed for a client who has anxiety and
muscle spasms. Which nursing interventionis appropriate for the care of this client? -
CORRECT ANSWERS Assessfor incoordination and daytime drowsiness.
The nurse practitioner prescribed anhydrous theophylline (Theo-Dur)for the client with chronic
bronchitis. With which disorder would thenurse practitioner reconsider the use of this
medication? - CORRECT ANSWERS Hypertension
When a client is receiving intravenous fluid with supplementary potassium chloride, it is
especially important for the nurse to monitorfor which potential adverse effect? - CORRECT
ANSWERS Cardiac dsyrhythmias
Which adverse effect is common for a client being treated with theantidepressant fluoxetine
(Prozac)? - CORRECT ANSWERS Sexual dysfunction
After giving a dose of dextromethorphan, an antitussive, which datareflects evaluation of the
drug's effectiveness? - CORRECT ANSWERSClient states that cough has been relieved.
ATI PHARM PROCTORED EXAM, ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTOR 410QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CORRECTLY/VERIFIED ANSWERS UPDATED 2022/2023/2024 GRADED A+
