ATI RN Pharmacology with Correct
Questions & Verified Answers 2023 -
2024 (Graded A+)
Furosemide - ASWERS--Action to take first: Determine medication adherence by the
client
Penicillin G IM - ASWERS--Allergic reaction indication: Urticaria
Sublingual nitroglycerin tablets - ASWERS--Instruction: Place the tablet between your
cheek and gum to dissolve
Theophylline, sustained-release capsule - ASWERS--Understanding of teaching: I will
need to have blood levels drawn
Mixing regular insulin and NPH insulin - ASWERS--First action: Inject air into the NPH
vial
Subcutaneous heparin - ASWERS--Action to take: Insert the needle at least 5 cm (2 in)
from the umbilicus
Amoxicillin - ASWERS--Allergic reaction indication: Laryngeal edema
Medication reconciliation - ASWERS--Perform for: A client who is transferred to a step-
down unit
Atorvastatin - ASWERS--Treatment effectiveness: LDL 120 mg/dL
Morphine IV push - ASWERS--Transcription in medical record: Morphine 6 mg IV push
every 3 hr PRN acute pain
Cool and edematous IV infusion site - ASWERS--Action to take: Initiate a new IV distal
to the initial site
Clozapine - ASWERS--Teaching: Notify your provider if you develop a fever while taking
this medication
Oral contraceptive - ASWERS--Information to include in teaching: Some herbal
supplements can decrease the effectiveness
, Dysphagia - ASWERS--Action to take: Place the medications on the back of the client's
tongue
Omeprazole - ASWERS--Instruction: You can take a second dose if symptoms persist
up to 2 hours after the first dose
Influenza vaccine - ASWERS--Contraindication: Allergy to eggs
Doxazosin - ASWERS--Supplement to suggest discussing with the provider: Saw
palmetto
Paroxetine - ASWERS--Adverse effect to include in teaching: Drowsiness
Levothyroxine - ASWERS--Finding to indicate the need for an increase in dosage: Cold
intolerance
Azathioprine - ASWERS--Lab value to monitor: WBC count
Phenelzine - ASWERS--Foods to avoid: Smoked salmon
Nitroglycerin topical ointment - ASWERS--Action to take: Measure dosage on
medication applicator paper
Digoxin - ASWERS--Predisposition to toxicity: Taking a high ceiling diuretic
Naloxone - ASWERS--Therapeutic effect: Increased respiratory rate
Cefuroxime - ASWERS--Client information to report to the provider: History of a severe
penicillin allergy
Hypermagnesemia - ASWERS--Medication to administer: Calcium gluconate
Ondansetron (Zofran) - ASWERS--Effectiveness: Client reports a decrease in nausea
Pain management with opioids - ASWERS--Information to include: IM administration is
recommended if PO opioids are ineffective
Carbamazepine - ASWERS--Adverse effects to monitor: Insomnia
Metformin - ASWERS--Diagnostic assessment to prepare for: Liver function test
Nicotine replacement options - ASWERS--Instruction: A spacer will make it easier to
use the device
Total parental nutrition (TPN) - ASWERS--Route of administration: Intravenous
Filgrastim - ASWERS--Dosage to administer per day: 325 mcg
Questions & Verified Answers 2023 -
2024 (Graded A+)
Furosemide - ASWERS--Action to take first: Determine medication adherence by the
client
Penicillin G IM - ASWERS--Allergic reaction indication: Urticaria
Sublingual nitroglycerin tablets - ASWERS--Instruction: Place the tablet between your
cheek and gum to dissolve
Theophylline, sustained-release capsule - ASWERS--Understanding of teaching: I will
need to have blood levels drawn
Mixing regular insulin and NPH insulin - ASWERS--First action: Inject air into the NPH
vial
Subcutaneous heparin - ASWERS--Action to take: Insert the needle at least 5 cm (2 in)
from the umbilicus
Amoxicillin - ASWERS--Allergic reaction indication: Laryngeal edema
Medication reconciliation - ASWERS--Perform for: A client who is transferred to a step-
down unit
Atorvastatin - ASWERS--Treatment effectiveness: LDL 120 mg/dL
Morphine IV push - ASWERS--Transcription in medical record: Morphine 6 mg IV push
every 3 hr PRN acute pain
Cool and edematous IV infusion site - ASWERS--Action to take: Initiate a new IV distal
to the initial site
Clozapine - ASWERS--Teaching: Notify your provider if you develop a fever while taking
this medication
Oral contraceptive - ASWERS--Information to include in teaching: Some herbal
supplements can decrease the effectiveness
, Dysphagia - ASWERS--Action to take: Place the medications on the back of the client's
tongue
Omeprazole - ASWERS--Instruction: You can take a second dose if symptoms persist
up to 2 hours after the first dose
Influenza vaccine - ASWERS--Contraindication: Allergy to eggs
Doxazosin - ASWERS--Supplement to suggest discussing with the provider: Saw
palmetto
Paroxetine - ASWERS--Adverse effect to include in teaching: Drowsiness
Levothyroxine - ASWERS--Finding to indicate the need for an increase in dosage: Cold
intolerance
Azathioprine - ASWERS--Lab value to monitor: WBC count
Phenelzine - ASWERS--Foods to avoid: Smoked salmon
Nitroglycerin topical ointment - ASWERS--Action to take: Measure dosage on
medication applicator paper
Digoxin - ASWERS--Predisposition to toxicity: Taking a high ceiling diuretic
Naloxone - ASWERS--Therapeutic effect: Increased respiratory rate
Cefuroxime - ASWERS--Client information to report to the provider: History of a severe
penicillin allergy
Hypermagnesemia - ASWERS--Medication to administer: Calcium gluconate
Ondansetron (Zofran) - ASWERS--Effectiveness: Client reports a decrease in nausea
Pain management with opioids - ASWERS--Information to include: IM administration is
recommended if PO opioids are ineffective
Carbamazepine - ASWERS--Adverse effects to monitor: Insomnia
Metformin - ASWERS--Diagnostic assessment to prepare for: Liver function test
Nicotine replacement options - ASWERS--Instruction: A spacer will make it easier to
use the device
Total parental nutrition (TPN) - ASWERS--Route of administration: Intravenous
Filgrastim - ASWERS--Dosage to administer per day: 325 mcg
