ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED
EXAM 2024-2025 /RN PHARMACOLOGY
ATI PROCTORED ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK WITH 200 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS| WELL
GRADED A+
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client for the first time and needs to
know about potential food and medication interactions. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
A. Have the client take the medication on an empty stomach to avoid interactions.
B. Consult a drug reference guide for possible interactions.
C. Ask another nurse if they are aware of potential interactions.
D. Check the client's medical record for medication and food interactions. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-B. Consult a drug reference guide for possible interactions.
A nurse is taking a medication history from a client who has a new prescription for
levothyroxine. The nurse should instruct the client to wait 4 hr after taking levothyroxine
before taking which of the following supplements?
A. Ginkgo biloba
B. Calcium
C. Vitamin C
D. Zinc - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Calcium
A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition to a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Obtain the client's weight three times a week.
B. Check the client's WBC count daily.
C. Keep the solution refrigerated until 1 hr before infusion.
D. Change the solution every 36 hrs. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C. Keep the solution
refrigerated until 1 hr before infusion.
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of
medication administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
ensure the right medication is administered to the client?
,A. Ask another nurse to check the medication dosage prior to administration.
B. Verify a written order with the medication administration record.
C. Use two client identifiers prior to administering the medication.
D. Document the full name of the prescribed medication after administration. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-C. Use two client identifiers prior to administering the
medication.
A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting insulin with NPH insulin from two vials. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Inject air into the vial to withdraw the short-acting insulin.
B. Administer the insulin within 20 min of preparing it.
C. Ensure the NPH insulin is drawn into the syringe first.
D. use two separate syringes to mix the insulin. - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Use two
separate syringes to mix the insulin.
A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who has a new
prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should identify that which of the following client
medications is contraindicated for use with nitroglycerin?
A. Sildenafil
B. Gemfibrozil
C. Lansoprazole
D. Diazepam - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Sildenafil
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who has cancer
and is receiving morphine via a PCA pump. Which of the following prescriptions should
the nurse clarify with the provider?
A. Nalbuphine
B. Acetaminophen
C. Ondansetron
D. Insulin Glargine - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Nalbuphine
A nurse is administering medications to a client who weighs 132 lb. The prescription
reads chloramphenicol, 50mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. Available is chloramphenicol
100 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse give with each dose? (Round the answer
to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) -
CORRECT ANSWERS-7.5mL
A nurse is planning to administer medications to a client who weighs 198 lb. The
prescription reads, "filgrastim 5 mcg/kg, subcutaneous, daily." Available is filgrastim 300
mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse plan to give with each dose? (Round the
answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1.5mL
,A nurse is preparing to administer the initial dose of penicillin G IM to a client. The nurse
should monitor for which of the following as an indication of an allergic reaction following
the injection?
A. Pallor
B. Dyspepsia
C. Bradycardia
D. Urticaria - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Urticaria
A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of warfarin to a client. Which of the
following laboratory tests should the nurse review prior to administration?
A. PT
B. Total iron-binding capacity
C. WBC
D. PTT - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. PT
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following situations requires an
incident report?
A. Client experiences a seizure.
B. A client vomits after receiving an oral medication.
C. A client receives their insulin 1 hours before scheduled.
D. A client receives their meal tray 20 min late. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C. A client
receives their insulin 1 hour before scheduled.
A nurse is assessing a client who has received oxycodone. The nurse notes that the
client's respiratory rate is 8/min. The nurse should identify that which of the following is
the pathophysiology for the client's respiratory rate?
A. Oxycodone blocks the sodium channel suspending nerve conduction.
B. Oxycodone promotes vasodilation of cranial arteries.
C. Oxycodone causes central nervous system depression.
D. Oxycodone inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C. Oxycodone
causes central nervous system depression.
A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g in 0.9% sodium chloride 100 ml- via
intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is I5 gtt/mL.
The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the
answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a
trailing zero.) - CORRECT ANSWERS-50gtt/min
A nurse is preparing to transcribe a prescription for a client that reads "ondansetron 8
mg by mouth every 12 hr PRN." Which of the following parts of the prescription should
the nurse clarify with the provider?
A. Dose
, B. Route
C. Frequency
D. Reason - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Reason
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for nifedipine. Which of the
following findings should the nurse assess prior to administration of the medication?
A. Blood pressure
B. Respiratory rate
C. Temperature
D. Oxygen saturation - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Blood pressure
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for carbamazepine
for the treatment of seizures. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of
the following adverse effects?
A. Blurred vision
B. Insomnia
C. Metallic taste
D. Tachypnea - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Blurred vision
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of
the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of
the treatment?
A. Potassium level
B. BUN
C. INR
D. WBC count - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. WBC count
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the
client has hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Discontinue the infusion.
B. Administer IV dextrose.
C. Warm formula to room temperature.
D. Obtain arterial blood gases. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Administer IV dextrose.
A nurse is assessing a client who has septic shock and is receiving dopamine by
continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should
increase the rate of infusion?
A. Headache
B. Hypotension
C. Chest pain
D. Extravasation - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Hypotension
EXAM 2024-2025 /RN PHARMACOLOGY
ATI PROCTORED ACTUAL EXAM TEST
BANK WITH 200 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS| WELL
GRADED A+
A nurse is preparing to administer medication to a client for the first time and needs to
know about potential food and medication interactions. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take?
A. Have the client take the medication on an empty stomach to avoid interactions.
B. Consult a drug reference guide for possible interactions.
C. Ask another nurse if they are aware of potential interactions.
D. Check the client's medical record for medication and food interactions. - CORRECT
ANSWERS-B. Consult a drug reference guide for possible interactions.
A nurse is taking a medication history from a client who has a new prescription for
levothyroxine. The nurse should instruct the client to wait 4 hr after taking levothyroxine
before taking which of the following supplements?
A. Ginkgo biloba
B. Calcium
C. Vitamin C
D. Zinc - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Calcium
A nurse is preparing to administer total parenteral nutrition to a client. Which of the
following actions should the nurse take?
A. Obtain the client's weight three times a week.
B. Check the client's WBC count daily.
C. Keep the solution refrigerated until 1 hr before infusion.
D. Change the solution every 36 hrs. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C. Keep the solution
refrigerated until 1 hr before infusion.
A nurse is preparing to administer a medication to a client. Using the rights of
medication administration. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to
ensure the right medication is administered to the client?
,A. Ask another nurse to check the medication dosage prior to administration.
B. Verify a written order with the medication administration record.
C. Use two client identifiers prior to administering the medication.
D. Document the full name of the prescribed medication after administration. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-C. Use two client identifiers prior to administering the
medication.
A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting insulin with NPH insulin from two vials. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Inject air into the vial to withdraw the short-acting insulin.
B. Administer the insulin within 20 min of preparing it.
C. Ensure the NPH insulin is drawn into the syringe first.
D. use two separate syringes to mix the insulin. - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Use two
separate syringes to mix the insulin.
A nurse is reviewing the list of current medications for a client who has a new
prescription for nitroglycerin. The nurse should identify that which of the following client
medications is contraindicated for use with nitroglycerin?
A. Sildenafil
B. Gemfibrozil
C. Lansoprazole
D. Diazepam - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Sildenafil
A nurse is reviewing the medication administration record for a client who has cancer
and is receiving morphine via a PCA pump. Which of the following prescriptions should
the nurse clarify with the provider?
A. Nalbuphine
B. Acetaminophen
C. Ondansetron
D. Insulin Glargine - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Nalbuphine
A nurse is administering medications to a client who weighs 132 lb. The prescription
reads chloramphenicol, 50mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses. Available is chloramphenicol
100 mg/mL. How many mL should the nurse give with each dose? (Round the answer
to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) -
CORRECT ANSWERS-7.5mL
A nurse is planning to administer medications to a client who weighs 198 lb. The
prescription reads, "filgrastim 5 mcg/kg, subcutaneous, daily." Available is filgrastim 300
mcg/mL. How many mL should the nurse plan to give with each dose? (Round the
answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.) -
CORRECT ANSWERS-1.5mL
,A nurse is preparing to administer the initial dose of penicillin G IM to a client. The nurse
should monitor for which of the following as an indication of an allergic reaction following
the injection?
A. Pallor
B. Dyspepsia
C. Bradycardia
D. Urticaria - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Urticaria
A nurse is preparing to administer a scheduled dose of warfarin to a client. Which of the
following laboratory tests should the nurse review prior to administration?
A. PT
B. Total iron-binding capacity
C. WBC
D. PTT - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. PT
A nurse is caring for a group of clients. Which of the following situations requires an
incident report?
A. Client experiences a seizure.
B. A client vomits after receiving an oral medication.
C. A client receives their insulin 1 hours before scheduled.
D. A client receives their meal tray 20 min late. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C. A client
receives their insulin 1 hour before scheduled.
A nurse is assessing a client who has received oxycodone. The nurse notes that the
client's respiratory rate is 8/min. The nurse should identify that which of the following is
the pathophysiology for the client's respiratory rate?
A. Oxycodone blocks the sodium channel suspending nerve conduction.
B. Oxycodone promotes vasodilation of cranial arteries.
C. Oxycodone causes central nervous system depression.
D. Oxycodone inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. - CORRECT ANSWERS-C. Oxycodone
causes central nervous system depression.
A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g in 0.9% sodium chloride 100 ml- via
intermittent IV bolus over 30 min. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is I5 gtt/mL.
The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver how many gtt/min? (Round the
answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a
trailing zero.) - CORRECT ANSWERS-50gtt/min
A nurse is preparing to transcribe a prescription for a client that reads "ondansetron 8
mg by mouth every 12 hr PRN." Which of the following parts of the prescription should
the nurse clarify with the provider?
A. Dose
, B. Route
C. Frequency
D. Reason - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. Reason
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for nifedipine. Which of the
following findings should the nurse assess prior to administration of the medication?
A. Blood pressure
B. Respiratory rate
C. Temperature
D. Oxygen saturation - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Blood pressure
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for carbamazepine
for the treatment of seizures. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of
the following adverse effects?
A. Blurred vision
B. Insomnia
C. Metallic taste
D. Tachypnea - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. Blurred vision
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is receiving filgrastim. Which of
the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of
the treatment?
A. Potassium level
B. BUN
C. INR
D. WBC count - CORRECT ANSWERS-D. WBC count
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that the
client has hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Discontinue the infusion.
B. Administer IV dextrose.
C. Warm formula to room temperature.
D. Obtain arterial blood gases. - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Administer IV dextrose.
A nurse is assessing a client who has septic shock and is receiving dopamine by
continuous IV infusion. Which of the following findings indicates that the nurse should
increase the rate of infusion?
A. Headache
B. Hypotension
C. Chest pain
D. Extravasation - CORRECT ANSWERS-B. Hypotension
