ATI PHARMACOLOGY
PROCTORED EXAM #2
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS & RATIONALES 2025
GRADED A+
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is asking about taking celecoxib for treatment of
joint pain. The nurse should recognize which of the following is a contraindication to receiving
celecoxib?
A). Hyperglycemia
B). Allergy to penicillin
C). History of myocardial infarction
D). Peptic ulcer disease - Correct Answer: C). History of myocardial infarction
,A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for
lithium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A). Take the medication on an empty stomach
B). Monitor for signs of hyperthyroidism
C). Watch for signs of urinary retention
D). Maintain a consistent sodium intake - Correct Answer: D). Maintain a consistent sodium
intake
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of psychosis and is taking chlorpromazine. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take to counteract the adverse effects of this
medication?
A). Suggest that the client supply anti-perspirant more frequently.
B). Help the client apply sunblock before going outside.
C). Give the client a list of over-the-counter antidiarrheal medications.
D). Recommend that the client take the medication on an empty stomach. - Correct Answer: B).
Help the client apply sunblock before going outside.
, A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking levodopa/ carbidopa. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
A). The client can wash his face.
B). the client experiences fewer seizures.
C). the client reports decreased heartburn.
D). the client can sleep through the night. - Correct Answer: A). The client can wash his face.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving methylprednisolone sodium succinate. Which of
the following laboratory values should the nurse plan to monitor? (Select all that apply)
A). White blood cell count
B). Serum potassium
C). Creatine phosphokinase
D). Blood glucose - Correct Answer: A). White blood cell count
B). Serum potassium
D). Blood glucose
PROCTORED EXAM #2
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS & RATIONALES 2025
GRADED A+
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is asking about taking celecoxib for treatment of
joint pain. The nurse should recognize which of the following is a contraindication to receiving
celecoxib?
A). Hyperglycemia
B). Allergy to penicillin
C). History of myocardial infarction
D). Peptic ulcer disease - Correct Answer: C). History of myocardial infarction
,A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has bipolar disorder and a new prescription for
lithium. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A). Take the medication on an empty stomach
B). Monitor for signs of hyperthyroidism
C). Watch for signs of urinary retention
D). Maintain a consistent sodium intake - Correct Answer: D). Maintain a consistent sodium
intake
A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of psychosis and is taking chlorpromazine. Which
of the following actions should the nurse take to counteract the adverse effects of this
medication?
A). Suggest that the client supply anti-perspirant more frequently.
B). Help the client apply sunblock before going outside.
C). Give the client a list of over-the-counter antidiarrheal medications.
D). Recommend that the client take the medication on an empty stomach. - Correct Answer: B).
Help the client apply sunblock before going outside.
, A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking levodopa/ carbidopa. Which of the
following findings should indicate to the nurse that the medication is effective?
A). The client can wash his face.
B). the client experiences fewer seizures.
C). the client reports decreased heartburn.
D). the client can sleep through the night. - Correct Answer: A). The client can wash his face.
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving methylprednisolone sodium succinate. Which of
the following laboratory values should the nurse plan to monitor? (Select all that apply)
A). White blood cell count
B). Serum potassium
C). Creatine phosphokinase
D). Blood glucose - Correct Answer: A). White blood cell count
B). Serum potassium
D). Blood glucose
