Pharmacology ATI Learning System Quiz
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which lab value should be monitored when a client is taking warfarin?
a) Hemoglobin
b) Blood glucose
✔✔c) INR
d) Sodium
A client taking digoxin should be taught to report which symptom immediately?
✔✔a) Vision changes such as seeing halos
b) Constipation
c) Mild headache
d) Increased appetite
What is the antidote for opioid overdose?
✔✔a) Naloxone
b) Flumazenil
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,c) Protamine sulfate
d) Vitamin K
Which instruction is important for a client starting furosemide therapy?
✔✔a) Increase potassium-rich foods
b) Avoid all fluids
c) Expect your urine to turn orange
d) Take at bedtime
Which medication can cause a dry, persistent cough as a side effect?
a) Losartan
✔✔b) Lisinopril
c) Amlodipine
d) Metoprolol
Why should tetracycline not be given with milk or antacids?
✔✔a) Calcium reduces absorption of the medication
b) It increases the risk of constipation
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,c) It lowers blood pressure
d) It causes drowsiness
Which adverse effect is associated with statin medications like atorvastatin?
a) Constipation
b) Insomnia
✔✔c) Muscle pain
d) Tachycardia
What time of day should a client take simvastatin?
a) In the morning
✔✔b) At bedtime
c) Before meals
d) With lunch
What is a common side effect of albuterol inhalers?
a) Constipation
b) Drowsiness
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, ✔✔c) Tachycardia
d) Weight gain
Which dietary instruction is important for a client taking MAOIs?
a) Increase vitamin C intake
b) Drink more milk
✔✔c) Avoid aged cheeses and cured meats
d) Limit fluids
Which medication should be held if the client's apical heart rate is below 60 bpm?
a) Furosemide
✔✔b) Digoxin
c) Atorvastatin
d) Captopril
Why should a client avoid alcohol when taking metronidazole?
a) It causes sedation
b) It raises blood pressure
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Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which lab value should be monitored when a client is taking warfarin?
a) Hemoglobin
b) Blood glucose
✔✔c) INR
d) Sodium
A client taking digoxin should be taught to report which symptom immediately?
✔✔a) Vision changes such as seeing halos
b) Constipation
c) Mild headache
d) Increased appetite
What is the antidote for opioid overdose?
✔✔a) Naloxone
b) Flumazenil
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,c) Protamine sulfate
d) Vitamin K
Which instruction is important for a client starting furosemide therapy?
✔✔a) Increase potassium-rich foods
b) Avoid all fluids
c) Expect your urine to turn orange
d) Take at bedtime
Which medication can cause a dry, persistent cough as a side effect?
a) Losartan
✔✔b) Lisinopril
c) Amlodipine
d) Metoprolol
Why should tetracycline not be given with milk or antacids?
✔✔a) Calcium reduces absorption of the medication
b) It increases the risk of constipation
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,c) It lowers blood pressure
d) It causes drowsiness
Which adverse effect is associated with statin medications like atorvastatin?
a) Constipation
b) Insomnia
✔✔c) Muscle pain
d) Tachycardia
What time of day should a client take simvastatin?
a) In the morning
✔✔b) At bedtime
c) Before meals
d) With lunch
What is a common side effect of albuterol inhalers?
a) Constipation
b) Drowsiness
3
, ✔✔c) Tachycardia
d) Weight gain
Which dietary instruction is important for a client taking MAOIs?
a) Increase vitamin C intake
b) Drink more milk
✔✔c) Avoid aged cheeses and cured meats
d) Limit fluids
Which medication should be held if the client's apical heart rate is below 60 bpm?
a) Furosemide
✔✔b) Digoxin
c) Atorvastatin
d) Captopril
Why should a client avoid alcohol when taking metronidazole?
a) It causes sedation
b) It raises blood pressure
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