ATI PHARMACOLOGY 2026 PDF EXAM RETAKE
GUIDE 100% VERRIFIED CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
Clozapine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. "You should have a high-carbohydrate snack between meals and at bedtime."
B. "You are likely to develop hand tremors if you take this medication for a long
period of time."
C. "You may experience temporary numbness of your mouth after each dose."
D."You should have your white blood cell count monitored every week.
(Due to the risk for fatal agranulocytosis weekly monitoring of the client's WBC count is
recommended while taking clozapine)
A nurse is providing teaching for a male client who has Schizophrenia and is taking
Risperidone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. "Add extra snacks to your diet to prevent weight loss."
B. "Notify the provider if you develop breast enlargement."
C. "You may begin to have mild seizures while taking this medication."
D." This medication is likely to increase your libido."
B. "Notify the provider if you develop breast enlargement."
(Gynecomastia (breast enlargement) and galactorrhea can occur due to an increase in
prolactin levels while taking risperidone. The client should inform the provider if these
manifestations occur.)
A nurse is preparing to perform a follow-up assessment on a client who takes
Chlorpromazine for the treatment of Schizophrenia. The nurse should expect to find
the greatest improvement in which of the following manifestations? (Select all that
,apply.)
A. Disorganized speech
B. Bizarre behavior
C. Impaired social interactions
D. Hallucinations
E. Decreased motivation
A. Disorganized speech
B. Bizarre behavior
D. Hallucinations
(A. A client who takes a conventional antipsychotic medication, such as chlorpromazine,
should have the greatest improvement in positive symptoms such as disorganized speech.
B. A client who takes a conventional antipsychotic medication, such as chlorpromazine,
should have the greatest improvement in positive symptoms such as bizarre behavior
D. A client who takes a conventional antipsychotic medication, such as chlorpromazine,
should have the greatest improvement in positive symptoms such as hallucinations.)
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has a new prescription for
Desipramine. The nurse should instruct the parents that which of the following
adverse effects is the priority to report to the provider?
A. Constipation
B. Suicidal thoughts
C. Photophobia
D. Dry mouth
B. Suicidal thoughts
(The greatest risk to this client is injury from a suicide attempt; therefore, this is the priority.
Desipramine can cause suicidal thoughts and behaviors which puts the client at risk. The
parents should monitor and report any indication of increased depression or thoughts of
suicidal behavior.)
A nurse is teaching an adolescent client who has a new prescription for
Clomipramine for OCD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include
,to minimize an adverse effect of his medication?
A. Wear sunglasses when outdoors.
B. Check your temperature daily.
C. Take this medication in the morning.
D. Add extra calories to your die
A. Wear sunglasses when outdoors.
(Wearing sunglasses when outdoors will decrease photophobia, an anticholinergic effect
associated with TCA use)
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a new prescription for Atomoxetine.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this
medication?
A. Kidney toxicity
B. Liver damage
C. Seizure activity
D. Adrenal insufficiency
B. Liver damage
(Liver damage is an adverse effect of atomoxetine. The nurse should monitor for
manifestations such as jaundice, upper abdominal tenderness, darkening of urine, and
elevated liver enzymes)
A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child about transdermal
Methylphenidate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Apply one patch twice per day.
B. Leave the patch on for 9 hr.
C. Apply the patch to the child's waist.
D. Use opened tray within 6 months.
B. Leave the patch on for 9 hr.
(Transdermal methylphenidate is administered for 9 hr/day.)
, A nurse is teaching a school-age child and his parents about a new prescription for
Lisdexamfetamine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in
the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A. An adverse effect of this medication is CNS stimulation.
B. Administer the medication before bedtime.
C. Monitor blood pressure while taking this medication.
D. Therapeutic effects of this medication will take 1 to 3 weeks to fully develop.
E. This medication raises the levels of dopamine in the brain
A. An adverse effect of this medication is CNS stimulation.
C. Monitor blood pressure while taking this medication.
E. This medication raises the levels of dopamine in the brain
(A. An adverse effect of lisdexamfetamine is CNS stimulation such as insomnia and
restlessness.
C. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor his blood pressure due to potential
cardiovascular effects of lisdexamfetamine.
E. Lisdexamfetamine, a CNS stimulant, works by raising the levels of norepinephrine and
dopamine in the CNS)
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is withdrawing from alcohol and has a
new prescription for Propranolol. Which of the following information should the
nurse to include in the teaching?
A. Increases the risk for seizure activity
B. Provides a form of aversion therapy
C. Decreases cravings
D. Results in mild hypertension
C. Decreases cravings
(Propranolol is an adjunct medication used during withdrawal to decrease the client's
craving for alcohol)
A charge nurse is planning a staff education session to discuss medications used
during the care of a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following
GUIDE 100% VERRIFIED CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
Clozapine. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. "You should have a high-carbohydrate snack between meals and at bedtime."
B. "You are likely to develop hand tremors if you take this medication for a long
period of time."
C. "You may experience temporary numbness of your mouth after each dose."
D."You should have your white blood cell count monitored every week.
(Due to the risk for fatal agranulocytosis weekly monitoring of the client's WBC count is
recommended while taking clozapine)
A nurse is providing teaching for a male client who has Schizophrenia and is taking
Risperidone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. "Add extra snacks to your diet to prevent weight loss."
B. "Notify the provider if you develop breast enlargement."
C. "You may begin to have mild seizures while taking this medication."
D." This medication is likely to increase your libido."
B. "Notify the provider if you develop breast enlargement."
(Gynecomastia (breast enlargement) and galactorrhea can occur due to an increase in
prolactin levels while taking risperidone. The client should inform the provider if these
manifestations occur.)
A nurse is preparing to perform a follow-up assessment on a client who takes
Chlorpromazine for the treatment of Schizophrenia. The nurse should expect to find
the greatest improvement in which of the following manifestations? (Select all that
,apply.)
A. Disorganized speech
B. Bizarre behavior
C. Impaired social interactions
D. Hallucinations
E. Decreased motivation
A. Disorganized speech
B. Bizarre behavior
D. Hallucinations
(A. A client who takes a conventional antipsychotic medication, such as chlorpromazine,
should have the greatest improvement in positive symptoms such as disorganized speech.
B. A client who takes a conventional antipsychotic medication, such as chlorpromazine,
should have the greatest improvement in positive symptoms such as bizarre behavior
D. A client who takes a conventional antipsychotic medication, such as chlorpromazine,
should have the greatest improvement in positive symptoms such as hallucinations.)
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who has a new prescription for
Desipramine. The nurse should instruct the parents that which of the following
adverse effects is the priority to report to the provider?
A. Constipation
B. Suicidal thoughts
C. Photophobia
D. Dry mouth
B. Suicidal thoughts
(The greatest risk to this client is injury from a suicide attempt; therefore, this is the priority.
Desipramine can cause suicidal thoughts and behaviors which puts the client at risk. The
parents should monitor and report any indication of increased depression or thoughts of
suicidal behavior.)
A nurse is teaching an adolescent client who has a new prescription for
Clomipramine for OCD. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include
,to minimize an adverse effect of his medication?
A. Wear sunglasses when outdoors.
B. Check your temperature daily.
C. Take this medication in the morning.
D. Add extra calories to your die
A. Wear sunglasses when outdoors.
(Wearing sunglasses when outdoors will decrease photophobia, an anticholinergic effect
associated with TCA use)
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has a new prescription for Atomoxetine.
The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this
medication?
A. Kidney toxicity
B. Liver damage
C. Seizure activity
D. Adrenal insufficiency
B. Liver damage
(Liver damage is an adverse effect of atomoxetine. The nurse should monitor for
manifestations such as jaundice, upper abdominal tenderness, darkening of urine, and
elevated liver enzymes)
A nurse is teaching the parents of a school-age child about transdermal
Methylphenidate. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Apply one patch twice per day.
B. Leave the patch on for 9 hr.
C. Apply the patch to the child's waist.
D. Use opened tray within 6 months.
B. Leave the patch on for 9 hr.
(Transdermal methylphenidate is administered for 9 hr/day.)
, A nurse is teaching a school-age child and his parents about a new prescription for
Lisdexamfetamine. Which of the following information should the nurse include in
the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
A. An adverse effect of this medication is CNS stimulation.
B. Administer the medication before bedtime.
C. Monitor blood pressure while taking this medication.
D. Therapeutic effects of this medication will take 1 to 3 weeks to fully develop.
E. This medication raises the levels of dopamine in the brain
A. An adverse effect of this medication is CNS stimulation.
C. Monitor blood pressure while taking this medication.
E. This medication raises the levels of dopamine in the brain
(A. An adverse effect of lisdexamfetamine is CNS stimulation such as insomnia and
restlessness.
C. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor his blood pressure due to potential
cardiovascular effects of lisdexamfetamine.
E. Lisdexamfetamine, a CNS stimulant, works by raising the levels of norepinephrine and
dopamine in the CNS)
A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is withdrawing from alcohol and has a
new prescription for Propranolol. Which of the following information should the
nurse to include in the teaching?
A. Increases the risk for seizure activity
B. Provides a form of aversion therapy
C. Decreases cravings
D. Results in mild hypertension
C. Decreases cravings
(Propranolol is an adjunct medication used during withdrawal to decrease the client's
craving for alcohol)
A charge nurse is planning a staff education session to discuss medications used
during the care of a client experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Which of the following
