2026 ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A client is receiving gentamicin IV. Which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse monitor?
Ototoxicity
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking furosemide and digoxin. Which
of the following electrolyte imbalances increases the clients risk of
digoxin toxicity
Hypokalemia
A client is prescribed metoprolol. The nurse should monitor for which of
the following as an adverse effect?
Bradycardia
A nurse is providing teaching to a client taking hydrochlorothiazide. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Increase intake of potassium-rich foods
A client is prescribed nitroglycerin for angina. The nurse should inform the
client that common side effects include:
Headache
A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes who is taking insulin glargine.
The nurse should explain that this type of insulin has which of the
following characteristics?
Long-acting
A client is prescribed ciprofloxacin. Which of the following should the
nurse instruct the client to avoid while taking this medication?
Dairy products
A client receiving lithium should be monitored for which of the following
as a sign of toxicity?
, Tremors
A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of sertraline. Which
of the following should the nurse include?
Sexual dysfunction
A client is prescribed enoxaparin. Which of the following should the nurse
monitor?
PT/INR
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is taking methotrexate. Which of the
following should the nurse monitor as a potential adverse effect?
Bone marrow suppression
A nurse is administering an IV antibiotic. The client reports a sensation of
swelling and itching at the IV site. The nurse should first:
Stop the infusion
A client taking allopurinol should be instructed to report which of the
following to their healthcare provider?
Rash
A client with chronic heart failure is prescribed spironolactone. Which of
the following should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect?
Hyperkalemia
A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of amitriptyline.
Which of the following should the nurse include?
Dry mouth
A client is receiving erythromycin. Which of the following should the nurse
monitor as an adverse effect?
Prolonged QT interval
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin to a client with seizures.
Which of the following should the nurse monitor?
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
A client is receiving gentamicin IV. Which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse monitor?
Ototoxicity
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking furosemide and digoxin. Which
of the following electrolyte imbalances increases the clients risk of
digoxin toxicity
Hypokalemia
A client is prescribed metoprolol. The nurse should monitor for which of
the following as an adverse effect?
Bradycardia
A nurse is providing teaching to a client taking hydrochlorothiazide. Which
of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Increase intake of potassium-rich foods
A client is prescribed nitroglycerin for angina. The nurse should inform the
client that common side effects include:
Headache
A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes who is taking insulin glargine.
The nurse should explain that this type of insulin has which of the
following characteristics?
Long-acting
A client is prescribed ciprofloxacin. Which of the following should the
nurse instruct the client to avoid while taking this medication?
Dairy products
A client receiving lithium should be monitored for which of the following
as a sign of toxicity?
, Tremors
A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of sertraline. Which
of the following should the nurse include?
Sexual dysfunction
A client is prescribed enoxaparin. Which of the following should the nurse
monitor?
PT/INR
A client with rheumatoid arthritis is taking methotrexate. Which of the
following should the nurse monitor as a potential adverse effect?
Bone marrow suppression
A nurse is administering an IV antibiotic. The client reports a sensation of
swelling and itching at the IV site. The nurse should first:
Stop the infusion
A client taking allopurinol should be instructed to report which of the
following to their healthcare provider?
Rash
A client with chronic heart failure is prescribed spironolactone. Which of
the following should the nurse monitor as an adverse effect?
Hyperkalemia
A nurse is teaching a client about the adverse effects of amitriptyline.
Which of the following should the nurse include?
Dry mouth
A client is receiving erythromycin. Which of the following should the nurse
monitor as an adverse effect?
Prolonged QT interval
A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin to a client with seizures.
Which of the following should the nurse monitor?
