ATI PHARMACOLOGY LPN PROCTORED EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS|LATEST 2025/2026

ATI PHARMACOLOGY LPN PROCTORED EXAM
AND PRACTICE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS|LATEST 2025/2026
A nurse gathering health history on a pt without any known diseases. The pt informs the nurse
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he takes Glimepiride. The nurse should question the pt about the presence of what disease? -
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B ANSWER- type 2 diabetes B B




stimulates the release of insulin of beta cells - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B sulfonylureas



An elderly pt is is prescribed Ciproflaxin for the treatment of a UTI. The nurse should inform th
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e pt of which potentially serious adverse side effects? - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B tendon rupture B




A pt is taking spironolactone for the treatment of hypertension. The nurse notices EKG change
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s on the patient's heart monitor. What blood abnormality should the nurse suspect as the cau
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se of such changes?
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hypokalemia

leukocytosis

hyperkalemia

hypocalcemia - ANSWER- B B hyperkalemia



potassium-
sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia, potentially resulting in cardiac arrhythmias -
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B ANSWER- spironolactone



A pt is admitted to the hospital after a severe hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin. Which of t
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he following classes of antibiotics should the pt avoid in the future?
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Tetracyclines

Macrolides

,Cephalosporins

Fluroquinolones - ANSWER- B B Cephalosporins



A nurse is obtaining med history from a pt with GERD. The pt claims to take omeprazole and w
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arfarin at bedtime. The nurse should be concerned because: - ANSWER-
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omeprazole magnifies the effects of coumadin
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Diltiazem is used for the treatment of: - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B arrhythmias/hypertension



A pt has been prescribed nateglinide for the treatment of hyperglycemia. The patient should t
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ake this medication:
B B




Before bedtime B




30 min - ANSWER-
B B B




A pt diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin. Which of the following can interac
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t with the effects of warfarin?
B B B B B




Carrots

Ferrous sulfate B




Furosemide

Dark leafy green veggies - ANSWER-
B B B B B dark leafy green veggies
B B B




The pt tells the nurse he takes antacids after every meal. What should the nurse tell the pt reg
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arding antacid administration?
B B




Do not take antacids within 2 hrs of other meds
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Do not take more than once per day
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Take antacids before meals
B B B




Do not take at bedtime - ANSWER-
B B B B B B do not take within 2 hrs of other meds
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, A 64 y/o pt is found unresponsive. After attaching a heart monitor, his EKG reveals ventricular f
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ibrillation. What drug should the nurse prepare to administer?
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Epinephrine

Dobutamine

Dopamine

Atropine - ANSWER- B B Epinephrine



Drug used for v-fib, flutter, unstable tachycardia - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B Epinephrine



Drug used to increase cardiac output in heart failure - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B dobutamine



Drug used to maintain adequate blood pressure during shock and to maintain kidney perfusio
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n - ANSWER-
B B dopamine



Drug used for symptomatic bradycardia - ANSWER-
B B B B B B atropine



A pt taking prednisone for immunosupression after a kidney transplant wants to know what lif
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estyle changes he needs to make. The nurse instructs him to eat a diet low in what nutrient wh
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ile taking prednisone?
B B




Protein

Potassium

Calcium

Sodium - ANSWER- B B Sodium



Fluid retention, edema, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, protein catabolism, and hypokalemia ar
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e side effects of what type of drug? - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B corticosteroids