ATI PHARMACOLOGY TEST BANK ACTUAL EXAM 300
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS{VERIFIED} 2024-2025
LATEST VERSION// WITH 80% PASS RATE
patient will be receiving amoxicillin suspension 300 mg via a gastrostomy tube every 8 hours. The
medication comes in a bottle that contains 400 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer
with each dose? (Record answer using one decimal place.) - ANSWER-3.8 mL
400 mg : 5 mL :: 300 mg : x mL
Solve for x: (400 × x) = (5 × 300); 400x = 1500; x = 3.75, rounding to 3.8; administer 3.8 mL
A patient will be receiving penicillin G potassium, 12 million units daily in divided doses every 4 hours
IVPB. How many units will the patient receive for each dose? - ANSWER-2 million units
If a medication is given every 4 hours, then there will be 6 doses in 24 hours (24
÷ 4 = 6). 12 million units ÷ 6 doses = 2 million units/dose
Appropriate initial treatment for psoriasis would be: - ANSWER-Intermittent therapy with intermediate
potency topical corticosteroids
Patient education when prescribing the Vitamin D3 derivative calcipotriene for psoriasis includes -
ANSWER-A maximum of 100 grams per week may be applied
Whart is the peak onset age of Psoriasis - ANSWER-16-22
57-60
A patient with psoriasis needs to apply a lubricating lotion to a psoriatic plaque. The health provider
recommends which of the following types of substances? - ANSWER-Emollient
Patients who are treated with greater than 100 grams per week of topical calcipotriene for psoriasis
need to be monitored for: - ANSWER-Hypercalcemia
Jesse is prescribed tazarotene for his psoriasis. Patient education regarding topical tazarotene includes: -
ANSWER-Tazarotene is applied in a thin film to the psoriasis plaque lesions
,Mild acne may be initially treated with: - ANSWER-OTC benzoyl peroxide
Tobie presents to clinic with moderate acne. He has been using OTC benzoyl peroxide at home with
minimal improvement. A topical antibiotic (clindamycin) and a topical retinoid adapalene (Differin) are
prescribed. Education of Tobie would include: - ANSWER-He may see an initial worsening of his acne
that will improve in 6 to 8 weeks
Joe has severe cystic acne and is requesting treatment with Accutane. The appropriate treatment for her
would be: - ANSWER-Refer her to a dermatologist for treatment
The most cost-effective treatment for two or three impetigo lesions on the face is: - ANSWER-Mupirocin
ointment
Rodesa usually starts in this part of a person's lifespan - ANSWER-Midlife
Initial drug therapy choices should include a - ANSWER-topical agent
The Centers for Disease Control recommends all newborn infants receive prophylactic administration of
____ within 1 hour of birth. - ANSWER-Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
Conjunctivitis in a child that is accompanied by acute otitis media is treated with: - ANSWER-High-dose
oral amoxicillin
Twenty-year-old Annie comes to clinic complaining of copious yellow-green eye discharge. Gram stain
indicates she most likely has gonococcal conjunctivitis. While awaiting the culture results, the plan of
care should be: - ANSWER-IM ceftriaxone
Education of women who are being treated with ophthalmic antibiotics for conjunctivitis includes: -
ANSWER-Throwing away eye makeup and purchasing new
, Sadie was prescribed betaxolol ophthalmic drops by her ophthalmologist to treat her glaucoma. Oral
beta blockers should be avoided in patients who use ophthalmic beta blockers due to: - ANSWER-The
additive effects may include bradycardia
David presents to clinic with symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. He is prescribed cromolyn sodium
(Opticrom) eye drops. The education regarding using cromolyn eye drops includes: - ANSWER-He should
not wear his soft contacts while using the cromolyn eye drops
Choose the type of ophthalmic medication that can result in glaucoma, cataracts, or secondary infection.
- ANSWER-Steroids
Prescription of timolol maleate can result in several serious adverse reactions. Select the condition that
is considered to be a common side effect of treatment with timolol maleate. - ANSWER-Blurred vision
Which situation shows appropriate use of an ophthalmic anesthetic for a patient with eye pain? -
ANSWER-Facilitation of examination of the eye
The patient is suffering from glaucoma and is scheduled to begin treatment with carbachol (Carboptic).
The health care provider knows to monitor the patient closely for evidence of which effect of the drug? -
ANSWER-Increased outflow of aqueous humor
The patient is being treated with the drug pilocarpine (Pilocar). He complains of eye irritation. The most
appropriate response of the health care provider is: - ANSWER-This is an expected adverse reaction to
the medication.
As the patient continues to undergo treatment with pilocarpine (Pilocar), he begins to experience itching
of the eye. The most appropriate response of the health care provider is: - ANSWER-This is an expected
adverse reaction to the medication, and treatment to relieve this symptom will be initiated.
patient with an eye injury requires an ocular examination to detect the presence of a foreign body.
Which drug would a health care provider expect to be of most use in this examination? -
ANSWERFluorocaine
Which drug would a health care provider recommend to a patient who complains of dry eyes? -
ANSWER-Polyvinyl alcohol (Hypotears)
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS{VERIFIED} 2024-2025
LATEST VERSION// WITH 80% PASS RATE
patient will be receiving amoxicillin suspension 300 mg via a gastrostomy tube every 8 hours. The
medication comes in a bottle that contains 400 mg/5 mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer
with each dose? (Record answer using one decimal place.) - ANSWER-3.8 mL
400 mg : 5 mL :: 300 mg : x mL
Solve for x: (400 × x) = (5 × 300); 400x = 1500; x = 3.75, rounding to 3.8; administer 3.8 mL
A patient will be receiving penicillin G potassium, 12 million units daily in divided doses every 4 hours
IVPB. How many units will the patient receive for each dose? - ANSWER-2 million units
If a medication is given every 4 hours, then there will be 6 doses in 24 hours (24
÷ 4 = 6). 12 million units ÷ 6 doses = 2 million units/dose
Appropriate initial treatment for psoriasis would be: - ANSWER-Intermittent therapy with intermediate
potency topical corticosteroids
Patient education when prescribing the Vitamin D3 derivative calcipotriene for psoriasis includes -
ANSWER-A maximum of 100 grams per week may be applied
Whart is the peak onset age of Psoriasis - ANSWER-16-22
57-60
A patient with psoriasis needs to apply a lubricating lotion to a psoriatic plaque. The health provider
recommends which of the following types of substances? - ANSWER-Emollient
Patients who are treated with greater than 100 grams per week of topical calcipotriene for psoriasis
need to be monitored for: - ANSWER-Hypercalcemia
Jesse is prescribed tazarotene for his psoriasis. Patient education regarding topical tazarotene includes: -
ANSWER-Tazarotene is applied in a thin film to the psoriasis plaque lesions
,Mild acne may be initially treated with: - ANSWER-OTC benzoyl peroxide
Tobie presents to clinic with moderate acne. He has been using OTC benzoyl peroxide at home with
minimal improvement. A topical antibiotic (clindamycin) and a topical retinoid adapalene (Differin) are
prescribed. Education of Tobie would include: - ANSWER-He may see an initial worsening of his acne
that will improve in 6 to 8 weeks
Joe has severe cystic acne and is requesting treatment with Accutane. The appropriate treatment for her
would be: - ANSWER-Refer her to a dermatologist for treatment
The most cost-effective treatment for two or three impetigo lesions on the face is: - ANSWER-Mupirocin
ointment
Rodesa usually starts in this part of a person's lifespan - ANSWER-Midlife
Initial drug therapy choices should include a - ANSWER-topical agent
The Centers for Disease Control recommends all newborn infants receive prophylactic administration of
____ within 1 hour of birth. - ANSWER-Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
Conjunctivitis in a child that is accompanied by acute otitis media is treated with: - ANSWER-High-dose
oral amoxicillin
Twenty-year-old Annie comes to clinic complaining of copious yellow-green eye discharge. Gram stain
indicates she most likely has gonococcal conjunctivitis. While awaiting the culture results, the plan of
care should be: - ANSWER-IM ceftriaxone
Education of women who are being treated with ophthalmic antibiotics for conjunctivitis includes: -
ANSWER-Throwing away eye makeup and purchasing new
, Sadie was prescribed betaxolol ophthalmic drops by her ophthalmologist to treat her glaucoma. Oral
beta blockers should be avoided in patients who use ophthalmic beta blockers due to: - ANSWER-The
additive effects may include bradycardia
David presents to clinic with symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. He is prescribed cromolyn sodium
(Opticrom) eye drops. The education regarding using cromolyn eye drops includes: - ANSWER-He should
not wear his soft contacts while using the cromolyn eye drops
Choose the type of ophthalmic medication that can result in glaucoma, cataracts, or secondary infection.
- ANSWER-Steroids
Prescription of timolol maleate can result in several serious adverse reactions. Select the condition that
is considered to be a common side effect of treatment with timolol maleate. - ANSWER-Blurred vision
Which situation shows appropriate use of an ophthalmic anesthetic for a patient with eye pain? -
ANSWER-Facilitation of examination of the eye
The patient is suffering from glaucoma and is scheduled to begin treatment with carbachol (Carboptic).
The health care provider knows to monitor the patient closely for evidence of which effect of the drug? -
ANSWER-Increased outflow of aqueous humor
The patient is being treated with the drug pilocarpine (Pilocar). He complains of eye irritation. The most
appropriate response of the health care provider is: - ANSWER-This is an expected adverse reaction to
the medication.
As the patient continues to undergo treatment with pilocarpine (Pilocar), he begins to experience itching
of the eye. The most appropriate response of the health care provider is: - ANSWER-This is an expected
adverse reaction to the medication, and treatment to relieve this symptom will be initiated.
patient with an eye injury requires an ocular examination to detect the presence of a foreign body.
Which drug would a health care provider expect to be of most use in this examination? -
ANSWERFluorocaine
Which drug would a health care provider recommend to a patient who complains of dry eyes? -
ANSWER-Polyvinyl alcohol (Hypotears)
