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NEW 2026 ATI PHARMACOLOGY
PROCTORED EXAM TEST BANK 1/ATI
PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
(BRAND NEW)
1. A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein
thrombosis. Whichof the following actions should the nurse take?
Administer the medication into the client's abdomen.
Inject the medication into a muscle. Massage the site after administering the medication.
Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication.
2. A nurse in the operating room is caring for a client who received a dose of
succinylcholine. During the operation, the client suddenly develops rigidity and a rise
in body temperature. The nurse should expect aprescription for which of the following
medications?
a. Neostigmine
b. Naloxone
c.
Dantrolene
D. Vecuronium
3. A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication
has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer
this medication?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
4. A nurse educator is reviewing medication metabolism at an in-service presentation.
Which of the followingfactors should the educator include as a reason to administer lower
medication dosages? (Select all that apply.)
A. Increased renal excretion
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B. Increased medication-metabolizing
enzymesC. Liver failure
D. Peripheral vascular disease
E. Concurrent use of medication the same pathway metabolizes
5. A nurse is preparing to administer eye drops to a client. Which of the following
actions should the nursetake? (Select all that apply.)
A. Have the client lie on one side.
B. Ask the client to look up at the ceiling.
C. Tell the client to blink when the drops enter the eye.
D. Drop the medication into the client's conjunctival sac.
E. Instruct the client to close the eye gently after instillation.
6. A nurse is teaching a client about transdermal patches. Which of the following
statements should the nurseidentify as an indication that the client understands?
A. "I will clean the site with an alcohol swab before I apply the patch."
B. "I will rotate the application sites weekly."
C. "I will apply the patch to an area of skin with no hair."
D. "I will place the new patch on the site of the old patch."
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7. A nurse reviewing a client's medical record notes a new prescription for verifying
the trough level of the client's medication. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
A. Obtain a blood specimen immediately prior to administering the next dose of medication.
B. Verify that the client has been taking the medication for 24hr before obtaining a blood
specimen.
C. Ask the client to provide a urine specimen after the next dose of medication.
D. Administer the medication, and obtain a blood specimen 30 min later.
8. A nurse is preparing a client's medications. Which the of following actions should the
nurse take in following legal practice guidelines? (Select all that apply.)
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A. Teach the client about the medication.
B. Determine the dosage.
C. Monitor for adverse effects.
D. Lock compartments for controlled substances.
E. Determine the client's insurance status.
9. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who states, "I don't want to take
that medication. I do not want one more pill." Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A. "Your physician prescribed it for so you really should take it."
B. "Well, let's just get it over quickly then." you,
C. "Okay, I'll just give you your other medications."
D. "Tell me your concerns about taking this medication."
10. A nurse is reviewing a client's prescribed medications. Which of the
following situations represents acontraindication to medication administration?
A. The client drank grapefruit juice, which could reduce a medication's effectiveness.
B. The medication has orthostatic hypotension as an adverse effect.
C. A medication is approved for ages 12 and older, and the client is 8 years old.
D. An antianxiety medication that has an adverse effect of drowsiness is prescribed as a
preoperative sedative.
11. A nurse is assessing a client before administering medications. Which of the following
data should the nurseobtain? (Select all that apply.)
A. Use of herbal products
B. Daily fluid
intake
C. Ability to swallow
D. Previous surgical history
E. Allergies
12. A nurse is working with a newly licensed nurse who is administering medications to
clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication that the
newly hired nurse understands medication error prevention?
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NEW 2026 ATI PHARMACOLOGY
PROCTORED EXAM TEST BANK 1/ATI
PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
(BRAND NEW)
1. A nurse is administering subcutaneous heparin to a client who is at risk for deep vein
thrombosis. Whichof the following actions should the nurse take?
Administer the medication into the client's abdomen.
Inject the medication into a muscle. Massage the site after administering the medication.
Use a 22-gauge needle to administer the medication.
2. A nurse in the operating room is caring for a client who received a dose of
succinylcholine. During the operation, the client suddenly develops rigidity and a rise
in body temperature. The nurse should expect aprescription for which of the following
medications?
a. Neostigmine
b. Naloxone
c.
Dantrolene
D. Vecuronium
3. A provider prescribes phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The medication
has a long half-life of 4 days. How many times per day should the nurse expect to administer
this medication?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
4. A nurse educator is reviewing medication metabolism at an in-service presentation.
Which of the followingfactors should the educator include as a reason to administer lower
medication dosages? (Select all that apply.)
A. Increased renal excretion
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B. Increased medication-metabolizing
enzymesC. Liver failure
D. Peripheral vascular disease
E. Concurrent use of medication the same pathway metabolizes
5. A nurse is preparing to administer eye drops to a client. Which of the following
actions should the nursetake? (Select all that apply.)
A. Have the client lie on one side.
B. Ask the client to look up at the ceiling.
C. Tell the client to blink when the drops enter the eye.
D. Drop the medication into the client's conjunctival sac.
E. Instruct the client to close the eye gently after instillation.
6. A nurse is teaching a client about transdermal patches. Which of the following
statements should the nurseidentify as an indication that the client understands?
A. "I will clean the site with an alcohol swab before I apply the patch."
B. "I will rotate the application sites weekly."
C. "I will apply the patch to an area of skin with no hair."
D. "I will place the new patch on the site of the old patch."
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7. A nurse reviewing a client's medical record notes a new prescription for verifying
the trough level of the client's medication. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take?
A. Obtain a blood specimen immediately prior to administering the next dose of medication.
B. Verify that the client has been taking the medication for 24hr before obtaining a blood
specimen.
C. Ask the client to provide a urine specimen after the next dose of medication.
D. Administer the medication, and obtain a blood specimen 30 min later.
8. A nurse is preparing a client's medications. Which the of following actions should the
nurse take in following legal practice guidelines? (Select all that apply.)
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A. Teach the client about the medication.
B. Determine the dosage.
C. Monitor for adverse effects.
D. Lock compartments for controlled substances.
E. Determine the client's insurance status.
9. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who states, "I don't want to take
that medication. I do not want one more pill." Which of the following responses should the
nurse make?
A. "Your physician prescribed it for so you really should take it."
B. "Well, let's just get it over quickly then." you,
C. "Okay, I'll just give you your other medications."
D. "Tell me your concerns about taking this medication."
10. A nurse is reviewing a client's prescribed medications. Which of the
following situations represents acontraindication to medication administration?
A. The client drank grapefruit juice, which could reduce a medication's effectiveness.
B. The medication has orthostatic hypotension as an adverse effect.
C. A medication is approved for ages 12 and older, and the client is 8 years old.
D. An antianxiety medication that has an adverse effect of drowsiness is prescribed as a
preoperative sedative.
11. A nurse is assessing a client before administering medications. Which of the following
data should the nurseobtain? (Select all that apply.)
A. Use of herbal products
B. Daily fluid
intake
C. Ability to swallow
D. Previous surgical history
E. Allergies
12. A nurse is working with a newly licensed nurse who is administering medications to
clients. Which of the following actions should the nurse identify as an indication that the
newly hired nurse understands medication error prevention?
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