2025 ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY
PROCTORED EXAM 60 VERIFIED
Q & A| LATEST 100% CORRECT
NGN ANSWERS
Patient identifiers - ANSWER--Medical record number
-home telephone number
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? -
ANSWER-color and temperature
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with
chronic renal failure? - ANSWER-■ Urinalysis
☐ Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific
gravity
☐ Serum creatinine
- Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr
for acute renal
,failure (ARF)
- Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal
failure (CRF)
exceeding 4 mg/dL
■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with ARF
- Gradual increase with elevated serum creatinine over
months to years for
CRF
- 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes
- Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased
potassium,
phosphorus, and magnesium
■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
What food should you increase when taking Lasix? -
ANSWER--increased amounts of potassium-rich foods
(e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect -
ANSWER-pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the
chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - ANSWER--• Apply at the
same time once each day,
preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
,for 12 to 14 hr each day.
• Remove the patch at night to reduce
the risk of developing tolerance to
nitroglycerin. Be medication-free a
minimum of 10 to 12 hr each day (usually
at night).
• Do not cut patches to ensure appropriate
dosage.
• Place the patch on a hairless area of skin
(chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites
to prevent skin irritation.
• Wash skin with soap and water and dry
thoroughly before applying new patch.
RBC Blood transfusion - ANSWER-
http://www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/FocusedReview/da
ta/datacontext/RM%20AMS%20RN%208.0%20Chp%204
4.pdf (prime with normal saline and infuse with sodium
chloride).
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - ANSWER-
-they don't cure disease, they slow the process.
NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of
this med? - ANSWER-administered by subcutaneous
injection or IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - ANSWER-blood pressure
answer (e.g. 120/80)
, Garamycin- - ANSWER-Antibiotic that is toxic to the
kidney, injected for radiology studies.
Medication for Schizophrenia - ANSWER-risperidone,
Risperdal
Macrodantin medication - ANSWER-used to treat or
prevent certain urinary tract infections
Haldol-inform if you are taking ____________ medication.
- ANSWER--benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs
(all ending with "pam") and even, Xanax.
Fosomax - ANSWER-same as-Alendronate is used for
treating osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women.
Lipitor - ANSWER--lowers cholesterol in blood, "statins".
Reduce LDL and total cholesterol. Raise HDL.
Digoxin side effects - ANSWER--Fatigue
-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting
Singulair - ANSWER-used before exercise to prevent
breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm).
What medication to administer with Tylenol overdose? -
ANSWER-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) must be given IV
PROCTORED EXAM 60 VERIFIED
Q & A| LATEST 100% CORRECT
NGN ANSWERS
Patient identifiers - ANSWER--Medical record number
-home telephone number
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? -
ANSWER-color and temperature
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with
chronic renal failure? - ANSWER-■ Urinalysis
☐ Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific
gravity
☐ Serum creatinine
- Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr
for acute renal
,failure (ARF)
- Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal
failure (CRF)
exceeding 4 mg/dL
■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with ARF
- Gradual increase with elevated serum creatinine over
months to years for
CRF
- 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes
- Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased
potassium,
phosphorus, and magnesium
■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
What food should you increase when taking Lasix? -
ANSWER--increased amounts of potassium-rich foods
(e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect -
ANSWER-pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the
chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - ANSWER--• Apply at the
same time once each day,
preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
,for 12 to 14 hr each day.
• Remove the patch at night to reduce
the risk of developing tolerance to
nitroglycerin. Be medication-free a
minimum of 10 to 12 hr each day (usually
at night).
• Do not cut patches to ensure appropriate
dosage.
• Place the patch on a hairless area of skin
(chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites
to prevent skin irritation.
• Wash skin with soap and water and dry
thoroughly before applying new patch.
RBC Blood transfusion - ANSWER-
http://www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/FocusedReview/da
ta/datacontext/RM%20AMS%20RN%208.0%20Chp%204
4.pdf (prime with normal saline and infuse with sodium
chloride).
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - ANSWER-
-they don't cure disease, they slow the process.
NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of
this med? - ANSWER-administered by subcutaneous
injection or IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - ANSWER-blood pressure
answer (e.g. 120/80)
, Garamycin- - ANSWER-Antibiotic that is toxic to the
kidney, injected for radiology studies.
Medication for Schizophrenia - ANSWER-risperidone,
Risperdal
Macrodantin medication - ANSWER-used to treat or
prevent certain urinary tract infections
Haldol-inform if you are taking ____________ medication.
- ANSWER--benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs
(all ending with "pam") and even, Xanax.
Fosomax - ANSWER-same as-Alendronate is used for
treating osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women.
Lipitor - ANSWER--lowers cholesterol in blood, "statins".
Reduce LDL and total cholesterol. Raise HDL.
Digoxin side effects - ANSWER--Fatigue
-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting
Singulair - ANSWER-used before exercise to prevent
breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm).
What medication to administer with Tylenol overdose? -
ANSWER-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) must be given IV
