2025 ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY
PROCTORED EXAM
Verified Test Bank | Actual Questions and Correct Answers | GRADED A+
,1 EXAM OVERVIEW
The 2025 ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam is designed by Assessment Technologies
Institute (ATI) to assess nursing students’ knowledge and clinical judgment in pharmacology,
a critical component for safe and effective nursing practice and NCLEX-RN preparation.
Key Details:
• Exam Type: ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored
• Edition: 2025
• Question Format: Multiple Choice and Select-All-That-Apply (SATA)
• Topics Covered:
– Drug Classifications
– Side Effects & Contraindications
– Nursing Interventions
– Pharmacokinetics
– Patient Education
– Dosage Calculations
• Exam Purpose: To evaluate competency in pharmacological principles and their ap-
plication in clinical scenarios.
• Format: Online proctored, timed, computer-based testing with randomized question
delivery.
Students are encouraged to review ATI’s Pharmacology Made Easy modules, practice dosage
calculations, and focus on high-yield medications to prepare effectively.
2 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2.1 QUESTION 1
A nurse is administering digoxin to a client. Which of the following should the nurse monitor
before giving the medication?
A. Respiratory rate
B. Oxygen saturation
C. Apical pulse
D. Blood glucose
Correct Answer: C. Apical pulse
Rationale: Digoxin can slow heart rate; monitor apical pulse to avoid bradycardia.
2.2 QUESTION 2
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin. Which laboratory value should the nurse review
prior to administration?
1
, A. INR
B. aPTT
C. Platelet count
D. Hemoglobin
Correct Answer: B. aPTT
Rationale: aPTT monitors heparin’s anticoagulant effect to ensure therapeutic dosing.
2.3 QUESTION 3
A nurse is teaching a client about metformin. Which instruction should the nurse include?
A. Take with meals
B. Avoid carbohydrates
C. Take at bedtime
D. Monitor blood pressure
Correct Answer: A. Take with meals
Rationale: Taking metformin with meals reduces gastrointestinal side effects.
2.4 QUESTION 4
A nurse is administering furosemide. Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Hypertension
Correct Answer: B. Hypokalemia
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypokalemia due to potassium loss.
2.5 QUESTION 5
A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin. Which laboratory value should the nurse mon-
itor?
A. aPTT
B. INR
C. Platelet count
D. Hemoglobin
Correct Answer: B. INR
Rationale: INR monitors warfarin’s anticoagulant effect to ensure therapeutic levels.
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PROCTORED EXAM
Verified Test Bank | Actual Questions and Correct Answers | GRADED A+
,1 EXAM OVERVIEW
The 2025 ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam is designed by Assessment Technologies
Institute (ATI) to assess nursing students’ knowledge and clinical judgment in pharmacology,
a critical component for safe and effective nursing practice and NCLEX-RN preparation.
Key Details:
• Exam Type: ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored
• Edition: 2025
• Question Format: Multiple Choice and Select-All-That-Apply (SATA)
• Topics Covered:
– Drug Classifications
– Side Effects & Contraindications
– Nursing Interventions
– Pharmacokinetics
– Patient Education
– Dosage Calculations
• Exam Purpose: To evaluate competency in pharmacological principles and their ap-
plication in clinical scenarios.
• Format: Online proctored, timed, computer-based testing with randomized question
delivery.
Students are encouraged to review ATI’s Pharmacology Made Easy modules, practice dosage
calculations, and focus on high-yield medications to prepare effectively.
2 VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2.1 QUESTION 1
A nurse is administering digoxin to a client. Which of the following should the nurse monitor
before giving the medication?
A. Respiratory rate
B. Oxygen saturation
C. Apical pulse
D. Blood glucose
Correct Answer: C. Apical pulse
Rationale: Digoxin can slow heart rate; monitor apical pulse to avoid bradycardia.
2.2 QUESTION 2
A nurse is preparing to administer heparin. Which laboratory value should the nurse review
prior to administration?
1
, A. INR
B. aPTT
C. Platelet count
D. Hemoglobin
Correct Answer: B. aPTT
Rationale: aPTT monitors heparin’s anticoagulant effect to ensure therapeutic dosing.
2.3 QUESTION 3
A nurse is teaching a client about metformin. Which instruction should the nurse include?
A. Take with meals
B. Avoid carbohydrates
C. Take at bedtime
D. Monitor blood pressure
Correct Answer: A. Take with meals
Rationale: Taking metformin with meals reduces gastrointestinal side effects.
2.4 QUESTION 4
A nurse is administering furosemide. Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor?
A. Hyperkalemia
B. Hypokalemia
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Hypertension
Correct Answer: B. Hypokalemia
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypokalemia due to potassium loss.
2.5 QUESTION 5
A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin. Which laboratory value should the nurse mon-
itor?
A. aPTT
B. INR
C. Platelet count
D. Hemoglobin
Correct Answer: B. INR
Rationale: INR monitors warfarin’s anticoagulant effect to ensure therapeutic levels.
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