ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED ACTUAL
RETAKE EXAM PDF | 3 VERSIONS 210
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
A nurse is preparing to administer subcutaneous heparin to a client. Which of the
following should the nurse take?
Massage the site after administering the medication
Use a 21-gauge needle for the injection
Aspirate before injecting the medication
Insert the needle at least 5 cm (2 in) from the umbilicus
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for amoxicillin. Which of the
following findings indicates the client is experiencing an allergic reaction?
Nausea
Cardiac dysrhythmia
Laryngeal edema Insomnia
amoxicillin side effects include, renal impairment, hyperkalemia, dysrhythmias,
hypernatremia
allergic reaction: Urticaria, rash, hypotension, dyspnea, swelling of face/lips/tongue
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about medication reconciliation. The nurse
should instruct the newly licensed nurse to perform medication reconciliation for
which of the following?
A client who has a referral for social services
A client who is transdermal to radiology
A client who is transferal to a step-down unit
A client who has a consultation for physical therapy
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is taking atorvastatin. Which
of the following laboratory values indicates the treatment has been effective?
BUN 15 mg/dL
,Blood glucose 90 mg/dL
Urine specific gravity 1.020
LDL 120 mg/dL
A nurse is receiving a medication prescription by telephone from a provider. The
provider states, “Administer 6 milligrams of morphine IV push every 3 hours as
needed for acute pain.” How should the nurse transcribe the prescription in the
client’s medical record?
Morphine 6 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain
MSO 6 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain
MS 6 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain
Morphine 6.0 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain
A nurse is assessing a client’s IV infusion site and notes that the site is cool and
edematous. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Show the IV solution rate
Initiate a new IV distal to the initial site
Maintain the extremity below the level of the heart
Apply a warm, moist compress
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for clozapine.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
“Diarrhea is a common adverse effect of this medication.”
“Ringing in the ears is an expected adverse effect of this medication.”
,“Notify your provider if you develop a fever while taking this medication.” “You might
experience weight loss while taking this medication.”
A nurse is teaching a client about oral contraceptive. Which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching?
Abdominal pain is an expected adverse effect of oral contraceptives
It can take up to 1 year to become pregnant after stopping an oral contraceptive
Some herbal supplements can decrease the effectiveness of an oral contraceptive
A pelvic examination is needed prior to starting an oral contraceptive
A nurse is planning to administer medication to an older adult client who has
dysphagia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Tilt the client’s head back when administering the medications
Mix the medications with a semisolid food for the client
Administer more than one pill to the client at a time
Place the medications on the back of the client’s tongue
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the administration of omeprazole. Which
of the following should the nurse include?
“You cannot take this medication with an antacid.”
“You should reduce your intake of calcium while taking this medication.”
“You should take this medication before meals.”
“You can take a second dose if symptoms persist up to 2 hours after the first dose.”
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?
Eggs
Shellfish
Peanuts
Milk
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?
Black cohosh
Garlic
Feverfew
Saw palmetto
, caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the
following predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity?
Taking a high ceiling diuretic
Having a 10-year history of COPD
Having a prolapsed mitral valve
Taking an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
RETAKE EXAM PDF | 3 VERSIONS 210
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
A nurse is preparing to administer subcutaneous heparin to a client. Which of the
following should the nurse take?
Massage the site after administering the medication
Use a 21-gauge needle for the injection
Aspirate before injecting the medication
Insert the needle at least 5 cm (2 in) from the umbilicus
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for amoxicillin. Which of the
following findings indicates the client is experiencing an allergic reaction?
Nausea
Cardiac dysrhythmia
Laryngeal edema Insomnia
amoxicillin side effects include, renal impairment, hyperkalemia, dysrhythmias,
hypernatremia
allergic reaction: Urticaria, rash, hypotension, dyspnea, swelling of face/lips/tongue
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about medication reconciliation. The nurse
should instruct the newly licensed nurse to perform medication reconciliation for
which of the following?
A client who has a referral for social services
A client who is transdermal to radiology
A client who is transferal to a step-down unit
A client who has a consultation for physical therapy
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory values of a client who is taking atorvastatin. Which
of the following laboratory values indicates the treatment has been effective?
BUN 15 mg/dL
,Blood glucose 90 mg/dL
Urine specific gravity 1.020
LDL 120 mg/dL
A nurse is receiving a medication prescription by telephone from a provider. The
provider states, “Administer 6 milligrams of morphine IV push every 3 hours as
needed for acute pain.” How should the nurse transcribe the prescription in the
client’s medical record?
Morphine 6 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain
MSO 6 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain
MS 6 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain
Morphine 6.0 mg IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain
A nurse is assessing a client’s IV infusion site and notes that the site is cool and
edematous. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Show the IV solution rate
Initiate a new IV distal to the initial site
Maintain the extremity below the level of the heart
Apply a warm, moist compress
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for clozapine.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
“Diarrhea is a common adverse effect of this medication.”
“Ringing in the ears is an expected adverse effect of this medication.”
,“Notify your provider if you develop a fever while taking this medication.” “You might
experience weight loss while taking this medication.”
A nurse is teaching a client about oral contraceptive. Which of the following information
should the nurse include in the teaching?
Abdominal pain is an expected adverse effect of oral contraceptives
It can take up to 1 year to become pregnant after stopping an oral contraceptive
Some herbal supplements can decrease the effectiveness of an oral contraceptive
A pelvic examination is needed prior to starting an oral contraceptive
A nurse is planning to administer medication to an older adult client who has
dysphagia. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Tilt the client’s head back when administering the medications
Mix the medications with a semisolid food for the client
Administer more than one pill to the client at a time
Place the medications on the back of the client’s tongue
A nurse is providing teaching to a client about the administration of omeprazole. Which
of the following should the nurse include?
“You cannot take this medication with an antacid.”
“You should reduce your intake of calcium while taking this medication.”
“You should take this medication before meals.”
“You can take a second dose if symptoms persist up to 2 hours after the first dose.”
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?
Eggs
Shellfish
Peanuts
Milk
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?
Black cohosh
Garlic
Feverfew
Saw palmetto
, caring for a client who is taking digoxin to treat heart failure. Which of the
following predisposes this client to developing digoxin toxicity?
Taking a high ceiling diuretic
Having a 10-year history of COPD
Having a prolapsed mitral valve
Taking an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
