LPN ATI PHARM PROCTORED EXAM
2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) | A+GRADE 2024-
2025
A nurse is caring for a client after thyroidectomy and notes
that calcium gluconate is prescribed for the client. The
nurse determines that this medication has been prescribed
to: Correct Answer Treat hypocalcemic tetany.
A client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes
mellitus has been stabilized with daily insulin injections.
Which information should the nurse teach when carrying
out plans for discharge? Correct Answer Rotate the insulin
injection sites systematically.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client regarding how
to mix regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe.
Which of the following actions, if performed by the client,
indicates the need for further teaching? Correct Answer
Withdraws the NPH insulin first
A home care nurse visits a client recently diagnosed with
diabetes mellitus who is taking Humulin NPH insulin daily.
The client asks the nurse how to store the unopened vials
of insulin. The nurse tells the client to: Correct Answer
Refrigerate the insulin.
,Glimepiride (Amaryl) is prescribed for a client with
diabetes mellitus. A nurse reinforces instructions for the
client and tells the client to avoid which of the following
while taking this medication? Correct Answer Alcohol
Sildenafil (Viagra) is prescribed to treat a client with
erectile dysfunction. A nurse reviews the client's medical
record and would question the prescription if which of the
following is noted in the client's history? Correct Answer
Use of nitroglycerin
The health care provider (HCP) prescribes exenatide
(Byetta) for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who takes
insulin. The nurse knows that which of the following is the
appropriate intervention? Correct Answer The medication
is withheld and the HCP is called to question the
prescription for the client.
A client is taking Humulin NPH insulin daily every morning.
The nurse reinforces instructions for the client and tells the
client that the most likely time for a hypoglycemic reaction
to occur is: Correct Answer 4 to 12 hours after
administration
A client with diabetes mellitus visits a health care clinic.
The client's diabetes mellitus previously had been well
controlled with glyburide (DiaBeta) daily, but recently the
fasting blood glucose level has been 180 to 200 mg/dL.
Which medication, if added to the client's regimen, may
,have contributed to the hyperglycemia? Correct Answer
Prednisone
A community health nurse visits a client at home.
Prednisone 10 mg orally daily has been prescribed for the
client and the nurse reinforces teaching for the client about
the medication. Which statement, if made by the client,
indicates that further teaching is necessary? Correct
Answer "I can take aspirin or my antihistamine if I need it."
Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is prescribed for the
treatment of diabetes insipidus. The nurse monitors the
client after medication administration for which therapeutic
response? Correct Answer Decreased urinary output
The home health care nurse is visiting a client who was
recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The
client is prescribed repaglinide (Prandin) and metformin
(Glucophage) and asks the nurse to explain these
medications. The nurse should reinforce which instructions
to the client? Select all that apply. Correct Answer 1.
Diarrhea can occur secondary to the metformin.
2. The repaglinide is not taken if a meal is skipped.
3. The repaglinide is taken 30 minutes before eating.
4. Candy or another simple sugar is carried and used to
treat mild hypoglycemia episodes.
A client with Crohn's disease is scheduled to receive an
infusion of infliximab (Remicade). The nurse assisting in
caring for the client should take which action to monitor
, the effectiveness of treatment? Correct Answer Checking
the frequency and consistency of bowel movements
The client has a PRN prescription for loperamide
hydrochloride (Imodium). The nurse understands that this
medication is used for which condition? Correct Answer
An episode of diarrhea
The client has a PRN prescription for ondansetron
(Zofran). For which condition should this medication be
administered to the postoperative client? Correct Answer
Nausea and vomiting
The client has begun medication therapy with
pancrelipase (Pancrease MT). The nurse evaluates that
the medication is having the optimal intended benefit if
which effect is observed? Correct Answer Reduction of
steatorrhea
An older client recently has been taking cimetidine
(Tagamet). The nurse monitors the client for which most
frequent central nervous system side effect of this
medication? Correct Answer Confusion
The client with a gastric ulcer has a prescription for
sucralfate (Carafate), 1 g by mouth four times daily. The
nurse schedules the medication for which times? Correct
Answer One hour before meals and at bedtime
The client who chronically uses nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs has been taking misoprostol (Cytotec).
2024 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) | A+GRADE 2024-
2025
A nurse is caring for a client after thyroidectomy and notes
that calcium gluconate is prescribed for the client. The
nurse determines that this medication has been prescribed
to: Correct Answer Treat hypocalcemic tetany.
A client who has been newly diagnosed with diabetes
mellitus has been stabilized with daily insulin injections.
Which information should the nurse teach when carrying
out plans for discharge? Correct Answer Rotate the insulin
injection sites systematically.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client regarding how
to mix regular insulin and NPH insulin in the same syringe.
Which of the following actions, if performed by the client,
indicates the need for further teaching? Correct Answer
Withdraws the NPH insulin first
A home care nurse visits a client recently diagnosed with
diabetes mellitus who is taking Humulin NPH insulin daily.
The client asks the nurse how to store the unopened vials
of insulin. The nurse tells the client to: Correct Answer
Refrigerate the insulin.
,Glimepiride (Amaryl) is prescribed for a client with
diabetes mellitus. A nurse reinforces instructions for the
client and tells the client to avoid which of the following
while taking this medication? Correct Answer Alcohol
Sildenafil (Viagra) is prescribed to treat a client with
erectile dysfunction. A nurse reviews the client's medical
record and would question the prescription if which of the
following is noted in the client's history? Correct Answer
Use of nitroglycerin
The health care provider (HCP) prescribes exenatide
(Byetta) for a client with type 1 diabetes mellitus who takes
insulin. The nurse knows that which of the following is the
appropriate intervention? Correct Answer The medication
is withheld and the HCP is called to question the
prescription for the client.
A client is taking Humulin NPH insulin daily every morning.
The nurse reinforces instructions for the client and tells the
client that the most likely time for a hypoglycemic reaction
to occur is: Correct Answer 4 to 12 hours after
administration
A client with diabetes mellitus visits a health care clinic.
The client's diabetes mellitus previously had been well
controlled with glyburide (DiaBeta) daily, but recently the
fasting blood glucose level has been 180 to 200 mg/dL.
Which medication, if added to the client's regimen, may
,have contributed to the hyperglycemia? Correct Answer
Prednisone
A community health nurse visits a client at home.
Prednisone 10 mg orally daily has been prescribed for the
client and the nurse reinforces teaching for the client about
the medication. Which statement, if made by the client,
indicates that further teaching is necessary? Correct
Answer "I can take aspirin or my antihistamine if I need it."
Desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) is prescribed for the
treatment of diabetes insipidus. The nurse monitors the
client after medication administration for which therapeutic
response? Correct Answer Decreased urinary output
The home health care nurse is visiting a client who was
recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The
client is prescribed repaglinide (Prandin) and metformin
(Glucophage) and asks the nurse to explain these
medications. The nurse should reinforce which instructions
to the client? Select all that apply. Correct Answer 1.
Diarrhea can occur secondary to the metformin.
2. The repaglinide is not taken if a meal is skipped.
3. The repaglinide is taken 30 minutes before eating.
4. Candy or another simple sugar is carried and used to
treat mild hypoglycemia episodes.
A client with Crohn's disease is scheduled to receive an
infusion of infliximab (Remicade). The nurse assisting in
caring for the client should take which action to monitor
, the effectiveness of treatment? Correct Answer Checking
the frequency and consistency of bowel movements
The client has a PRN prescription for loperamide
hydrochloride (Imodium). The nurse understands that this
medication is used for which condition? Correct Answer
An episode of diarrhea
The client has a PRN prescription for ondansetron
(Zofran). For which condition should this medication be
administered to the postoperative client? Correct Answer
Nausea and vomiting
The client has begun medication therapy with
pancrelipase (Pancrease MT). The nurse evaluates that
the medication is having the optimal intended benefit if
which effect is observed? Correct Answer Reduction of
steatorrhea
An older client recently has been taking cimetidine
(Tagamet). The nurse monitors the client for which most
frequent central nervous system side effect of this
medication? Correct Answer Confusion
The client with a gastric ulcer has a prescription for
sucralfate (Carafate), 1 g by mouth four times daily. The
nurse schedules the medication for which times? Correct
Answer One hour before meals and at bedtime
The client who chronically uses nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs has been taking misoprostol (Cytotec).
