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ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2025 –
Updated Test Bank, Real Questions with Answers, and
Comprehensive Study Guide for Nursing Students
Prepare for the ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2025 with the most up-to-date
practice questions, NGN-style case studies, and detailed rationales. Learn all key
pharmacology concepts including medication administration, side effects, dosage
calculations, and nursing interventions. Perfect for RN students aiming to boost ATI scores
and succeed on NCLEX 2025.
• ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2025
• ATI Pharmacology 2025 test bank
• ATI RN Pharmacology real exam questions
• ATI Pharmacology proctored practice test
A nurse is teaching a guardian of a school-age child who has a new prescription for a fluticasone
metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching? (SATA)
a. "Soak the inhaler in water after use."
b. "Have your child take one inhalation as needed for shortness of breath."
c. "Shake the device prior to administration."
d. "A spacer will make it easier to use the device."
e. "Rinse your child's mouth following administration." - ANSWER-c. "Shake the device prior to
administration."
d. "A spacer will make it easier to use the device."
e. "Rinse your child's mouth following administration."
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A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride elixir 20 mEq/day PO to divide equally 12
hr. available is 6.7 mEq/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the
answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trialing zero.) - ANSWER-7.5mL
A nurse is instructing a client who has a new prescription for a daily dose of lovastatin extended
release. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "You will need liver function tests before beginning therapy."
b. "Avoid consuming dairy products while taking this medication."
c. "You may crush the medication and mix it with applesauce."
d. "You should take the medication in the morning." a. "You will need liver function tests before
beginning therapy." - ANSWER-a. "You will need liver function tests before beginning therapy."
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral IV infusion and notes infiltration of
fluid into the tissue surrounding the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a. Flush the IV catheter
b. Apply pressure to the IV site
c. Elevate the extremity
d. Slow the infusion rate - ANSWER-c. Elevate the extremity
A nurse is assessing for allergies with a client who is scheduled to receive the influenza vaccine.
Which of the following allergies should the nurse report to the provider as a possible
contraindication to receiving the vaccine?
a. Eggs
b. Shellfish
c. Peanuts
d. Milk - ANSWER-a. Eggs
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of benign prostate hypertrophy and a
prescription for doxazosin. The client tells the nurse. "I do not take this medication. I would
prefer a natural therapy." Which of the following supplements should the nurse suggest the client
discuss with the provider?
a. Black cohosh
b. Garlic
c. Feverfew
d. Saw palmetto - ANSWER-d. Saw palmetto
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following
predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity?
a. Taking a high ceiling diuretic
b. Having a 10-year history of COPD
c. Having a prolapsed mitral valve
d. Taking an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor - ANSWER-a. Taking a high ceiling diuretic
A nurse is administering naloxone to a client who has developed an adverse reaction to
morphine. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a therapeutic effect of
naloxone?
a. Decreased nausea
b. Increased pain relief
c. Decreased blood pressure
d. Increased respiratory rate - ANSWER-d. Increased respiratory rate
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has sinusitis and a new prescription for
cefuroxime. Which of the following client information is the priority for the nurse to report to the
provider?
a. The client has a BUN of 18 mg/dL
b. The client takes an aspirin daily
ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2025 –
Updated Test Bank, Real Questions with Answers, and
Comprehensive Study Guide for Nursing Students
Prepare for the ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2025 with the most up-to-date
practice questions, NGN-style case studies, and detailed rationales. Learn all key
pharmacology concepts including medication administration, side effects, dosage
calculations, and nursing interventions. Perfect for RN students aiming to boost ATI scores
and succeed on NCLEX 2025.
• ATI RN Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2025
• ATI Pharmacology 2025 test bank
• ATI RN Pharmacology real exam questions
• ATI Pharmacology proctored practice test
A nurse is teaching a guardian of a school-age child who has a new prescription for a fluticasone
metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching? (SATA)
a. "Soak the inhaler in water after use."
b. "Have your child take one inhalation as needed for shortness of breath."
c. "Shake the device prior to administration."
d. "A spacer will make it easier to use the device."
e. "Rinse your child's mouth following administration." - ANSWER-c. "Shake the device prior to
administration."
d. "A spacer will make it easier to use the device."
e. "Rinse your child's mouth following administration."
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A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride elixir 20 mEq/day PO to divide equally 12
hr. available is 6.7 mEq/5 mL. How many mL should the nurse administer per dose? (Round the
answer to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trialing zero.) - ANSWER-7.5mL
A nurse is instructing a client who has a new prescription for a daily dose of lovastatin extended
release. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. "You will need liver function tests before beginning therapy."
b. "Avoid consuming dairy products while taking this medication."
c. "You may crush the medication and mix it with applesauce."
d. "You should take the medication in the morning." a. "You will need liver function tests before
beginning therapy." - ANSWER-a. "You will need liver function tests before beginning therapy."
A nurse is assessing a client who is receiving a peripheral IV infusion and notes infiltration of
fluid into the tissue surrounding the insertion site. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
a. Flush the IV catheter
b. Apply pressure to the IV site
c. Elevate the extremity
d. Slow the infusion rate - ANSWER-c. Elevate the extremity
A nurse is assessing for allergies with a client who is scheduled to receive the influenza vaccine.
Which of the following allergies should the nurse report to the provider as a possible
contraindication to receiving the vaccine?
a. Eggs
b. Shellfish
c. Peanuts
d. Milk - ANSWER-a. Eggs
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A nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of benign prostate hypertrophy and a
prescription for doxazosin. The client tells the nurse. "I do not take this medication. I would
prefer a natural therapy." Which of the following supplements should the nurse suggest the client
discuss with the provider?
a. Black cohosh
b. Garlic
c. Feverfew
d. Saw palmetto - ANSWER-d. Saw palmetto
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the following
predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity?
a. Taking a high ceiling diuretic
b. Having a 10-year history of COPD
c. Having a prolapsed mitral valve
d. Taking an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor - ANSWER-a. Taking a high ceiling diuretic
A nurse is administering naloxone to a client who has developed an adverse reaction to
morphine. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as a therapeutic effect of
naloxone?
a. Decreased nausea
b. Increased pain relief
c. Decreased blood pressure
d. Increased respiratory rate - ANSWER-d. Increased respiratory rate
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has sinusitis and a new prescription for
cefuroxime. Which of the following client information is the priority for the nurse to report to the
provider?
a. The client has a BUN of 18 mg/dL
b. The client takes an aspirin daily
