ATI Pharmacology Practice Test A Topics
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What is the antidote for neostigmine toxicity? -CORRECT ANSWER Atropine
What is the therapeutic effect of mannitol? -CORRECT ANSWER Decreased intraocular
pressure and intracranial pressure
What adverse effects should be monitored for with metoclopramide? -CORRECT ANSWER
EPS, tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, restlessness, anxiety, pancytopenia
Which medications can potentiate lithium toxicity? -CORRECT ANSWER Diuretics, NSAIDs,
ACE inhibitors
What is the priority action for fetal decelerations during oxytocin infusion? -CORRECT
ANSWER Place patient in side-lying position and apply oxygen
What are the therapeutic effects of PTU? -CORRECT ANSWER Decreased signs and
symptoms of hyperthyroidism
What is the purpose of filgrastim therapy? -CORRECT ANSWER Stimulate bone marrow to
produce neutrophils and decrease risk of infection in clients with neutropenia
What should be taught to a patient taking methylprednisolone? -CORRECT ANSWER Signs
and symptoms of hyperglycemia, gastric bleeding, and infection
What should be monitored for with transmucosal fentanyl? -CORRECT ANSWER CNS and
respiratory depression
How should hydrocodone be taken to decrease gastric irritation? -CORRECT ANSWER With
food or milk
What are the steps for applying nitroglycerin patches? -CORRECT ANSWER Cleanse skin,
rotate sites, remove old patches, apply to clean, dry skin, monitor client's response
What is the recommended administration schedule for immunizations? -CORRECT ANSWER
Follow the recommended schedule for vaccines such as DTaP, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella,
Hib, PCV13, IPV, Hepatitis A, and annual flu vaccine
What should be monitored when a client is on a heparin infusion? -CORRECT ANSWER aPTT
levels, bleeding, platelet count, signs of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Scoring < 50% Review - practice test ||
LATEST UPDATE
What is the antidote for neostigmine toxicity? -CORRECT ANSWER Atropine
What is the therapeutic effect of mannitol? -CORRECT ANSWER Decreased intraocular
pressure and intracranial pressure
What adverse effects should be monitored for with metoclopramide? -CORRECT ANSWER
EPS, tardive dyskinesia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, restlessness, anxiety, pancytopenia
Which medications can potentiate lithium toxicity? -CORRECT ANSWER Diuretics, NSAIDs,
ACE inhibitors
What is the priority action for fetal decelerations during oxytocin infusion? -CORRECT
ANSWER Place patient in side-lying position and apply oxygen
What are the therapeutic effects of PTU? -CORRECT ANSWER Decreased signs and
symptoms of hyperthyroidism
What is the purpose of filgrastim therapy? -CORRECT ANSWER Stimulate bone marrow to
produce neutrophils and decrease risk of infection in clients with neutropenia
What should be taught to a patient taking methylprednisolone? -CORRECT ANSWER Signs
and symptoms of hyperglycemia, gastric bleeding, and infection
What should be monitored for with transmucosal fentanyl? -CORRECT ANSWER CNS and
respiratory depression
How should hydrocodone be taken to decrease gastric irritation? -CORRECT ANSWER With
food or milk
What are the steps for applying nitroglycerin patches? -CORRECT ANSWER Cleanse skin,
rotate sites, remove old patches, apply to clean, dry skin, monitor client's response
What is the recommended administration schedule for immunizations? -CORRECT ANSWER
Follow the recommended schedule for vaccines such as DTaP, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella,
Hib, PCV13, IPV, Hepatitis A, and annual flu vaccine
What should be monitored when a client is on a heparin infusion? -CORRECT ANSWER aPTT
levels, bleeding, platelet count, signs of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
