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1. A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about medications. The
nurse should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have a viral
infection due to the risk of developing which of the following adverse effects?
a. Reye's syndrome
b. Visual disturbances
c. Diabetes mellitus
d. Wilm's
tumor ANS: A
2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney failure with
an AV fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription for epoetin alfa. Which
of the following therapeutic effects of epoetin alfa should the nurse include
in the teaching?
a. Reduces blood pressure
b. Inhibits clotting of fistula
c. Promotes RBC production
d. Stimulates growth of
neutrophils ANS: C
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a
headache. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to
administer?
a. Ibuprofen (NSAIDS)
b. Naproxen (NSAIDS)
c. Aspirin (NSAIDS)
d. Acetaminophen
(anlagesics) ANS: D
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has prescription for clopidogrel. The
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
a. Insomnia
b. Hypotension
c. Bleeding
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d. Constipati
on ANS: C
5. A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about contraindications to
ceftriaxone. The nurse should include a severe allergy to which of the
following medications as contraindication to ceftriaxone?
a. Gentamicin
b. Clindamycin
c. Piperacillin
d. Sulfamethoxazole-
trimethroprim ANS: C
A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about metoclopramide.
The nurse
ould include in the teaching that which of the following conditions is a
contraindication to this medication?
e. Hyperthyroidism
f. Intestinal obstruction
g. Glaucoma
h. Low blood
pressure ANS: B
6. A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine
to treat schizophrenia. The client has a mask like facial expression and is
experiencing involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
a. Amantadine
b. Bupropion (aytpical antidepressant)
c. Phenelzine (MAOI)
d. Hydroxyzine
(Antihistamine) ANS: A
7. A nurse is administering subQ epinephrine for a client who is experiencing
anaphylaxis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following
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adverse effects?
a. Hypotension
b. Hyperthermia
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Tachycard
ia ANS: D
8. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has UTI and new prescription
for phenazopyridine and ciprofloxacin. Which of the following statements
by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
a. If the phenazopyridine upsets my stomach, I can take it with meals.
b. The phenazopyridine will relieve my discomfort, but the cipro will
get rid of the infections.
c. I need to drink2 liters of fluid per day while I am taking cipro.
d. I should notify my provider immediately if my urine turns an
orange color. ANS: D
9. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for
zolpidem at bedtime to promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor
the client for which of the following adverse effects?
a. Ecchymosis
b. Decreased urine output
c. Increased blood pressure
d. Dizziness
ANS: D
10. A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who reports fatigue and
cold intolerance. The client has an increased thyroid stimulating hormone
(TSH) level and a decreased total T3 and T4 level. The nurse should
anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?
a. Methimazole
b. Somatropin
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ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
STUDY GUIDE. GRADED A+. QUESTIONS AND
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS. LATEST 2025/2026
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ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
STUDY GUIDE. GRADED A+. QUESTIONS AND
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS. LATEST 2025/2026
UPDATE
ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
STUDY GUIDE. GRADED A+. QUESTIONS AND
100% VERIFIED ANSWERS. LATEST 2025/2026
UPDATE
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1. A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about medications. The
nurse should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have a viral
infection due to the risk of developing which of the following adverse effects?
a. Reye's syndrome
b. Visual disturbances
c. Diabetes mellitus
d. Wilm's
tumor ANS: A
2. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney failure with
an AV fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription for epoetin alfa. Which
of the following therapeutic effects of epoetin alfa should the nurse include
in the teaching?
a. Reduces blood pressure
b. Inhibits clotting of fistula
c. Promotes RBC production
d. Stimulates growth of
neutrophils ANS: C
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a
headache. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to
administer?
a. Ibuprofen (NSAIDS)
b. Naproxen (NSAIDS)
c. Aspirin (NSAIDS)
d. Acetaminophen
(anlagesics) ANS: D
4. A nurse is caring for a client who has prescription for clopidogrel. The
nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
a. Insomnia
b. Hypotension
c. Bleeding
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d. Constipati
on ANS: C
5. A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about contraindications to
ceftriaxone. The nurse should include a severe allergy to which of the
following medications as contraindication to ceftriaxone?
a. Gentamicin
b. Clindamycin
c. Piperacillin
d. Sulfamethoxazole-
trimethroprim ANS: C
A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about metoclopramide.
The nurse
ould include in the teaching that which of the following conditions is a
contraindication to this medication?
e. Hyperthyroidism
f. Intestinal obstruction
g. Glaucoma
h. Low blood
pressure ANS: B
6. A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine
to treat schizophrenia. The client has a mask like facial expression and is
experiencing involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
a. Amantadine
b. Bupropion (aytpical antidepressant)
c. Phenelzine (MAOI)
d. Hydroxyzine
(Antihistamine) ANS: A
7. A nurse is administering subQ epinephrine for a client who is experiencing
anaphylaxis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following
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adverse effects?
a. Hypotension
b. Hyperthermia
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Tachycard
ia ANS: D
8. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has UTI and new prescription
for phenazopyridine and ciprofloxacin. Which of the following statements
by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
a. If the phenazopyridine upsets my stomach, I can take it with meals.
b. The phenazopyridine will relieve my discomfort, but the cipro will
get rid of the infections.
c. I need to drink2 liters of fluid per day while I am taking cipro.
d. I should notify my provider immediately if my urine turns an
orange color. ANS: D
9. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for
zolpidem at bedtime to promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor
the client for which of the following adverse effects?
a. Ecchymosis
b. Decreased urine output
c. Increased blood pressure
d. Dizziness
ANS: D
10. A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who reports fatigue and
cold intolerance. The client has an increased thyroid stimulating hormone
(TSH) level and a decreased total T3 and T4 level. The nurse should
anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?
a. Methimazole
b. Somatropin
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