ATI Capstone Pharmacology
Assessment 2 (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) questions and Verified Answers
100% Correct
A nurse is caring for a client who reports taking bisacodyl (Ducolax) to promote a daily
bowel movement. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority response? -
correct answer "How long have you been taking the Ducolax?"
A female client who has rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse if it is safe for her to take
aspirin. Which of the following is a contraindication to this medication? - correct
answer History of gastric ulcers.
A nurse is caring for a client who reports occasionally self-medicating with an over-
the-counter calcium carbonate antacid. To avoid the adverse effects of calcium
carbonate, the nurse should recommend that the client take this medication with -
correct answer water.
A home health nurse is reviewing the medication list of an older adult client who
reports falling a couple of times over the past week. Which of the following
medications should the nurse suspect is contributing to the client's falls? - correct
answer Alprazolam (Xanax)
, A nurse is preparing to use the Z-track technique to administer a medication to a
client. Which of the following is an appropriate action during this procedure? - correct
answer Aspirate for 5 to 10 seconds.
A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) dose of meperidine (Demerol)
to a client, which of the following is the priority for the nurse to take? - correct answer
Respiratory rate
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride (KCL). The nurse reviews the
client's serum potassium level results and discovers the client's potassium level is 5.2
mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer Call
the prescribing physician and inform her of the client's serum potassium level results.
A nurse is preparing to administer a bisacodyl (Dulcolax) 10 mg suppository. Which of
the following are correct administration guidelines for the nurse to implement? (Select
all that apply.) - correct answer - Lubricate index finger
- Insert suppository just beyond internal sphincter
A nurse is caring for a client who has anemia and has difficulty swallowing pills. The
client's provider has prescribed a liquid oral iron supplement. The client should be
instructed by the nurse to take the iron - correct answer with orange juice to
enhance absorption.
Assessment 2 (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) questions and Verified Answers
100% Correct
A nurse is caring for a client who reports taking bisacodyl (Ducolax) to promote a daily
bowel movement. Which of the following should be the nurse's priority response? -
correct answer "How long have you been taking the Ducolax?"
A female client who has rheumatoid arthritis asks the nurse if it is safe for her to take
aspirin. Which of the following is a contraindication to this medication? - correct
answer History of gastric ulcers.
A nurse is caring for a client who reports occasionally self-medicating with an over-
the-counter calcium carbonate antacid. To avoid the adverse effects of calcium
carbonate, the nurse should recommend that the client take this medication with -
correct answer water.
A home health nurse is reviewing the medication list of an older adult client who
reports falling a couple of times over the past week. Which of the following
medications should the nurse suspect is contributing to the client's falls? - correct
answer Alprazolam (Xanax)
, A nurse is preparing to use the Z-track technique to administer a medication to a
client. Which of the following is an appropriate action during this procedure? - correct
answer Aspirate for 5 to 10 seconds.
A nurse is preparing to administer an intramuscular (IM) dose of meperidine (Demerol)
to a client, which of the following is the priority for the nurse to take? - correct answer
Respiratory rate
A nurse is preparing to administer potassium chloride (KCL). The nurse reviews the
client's serum potassium level results and discovers the client's potassium level is 5.2
mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? - correct answer Call
the prescribing physician and inform her of the client's serum potassium level results.
A nurse is preparing to administer a bisacodyl (Dulcolax) 10 mg suppository. Which of
the following are correct administration guidelines for the nurse to implement? (Select
all that apply.) - correct answer - Lubricate index finger
- Insert suppository just beyond internal sphincter
A nurse is caring for a client who has anemia and has difficulty swallowing pills. The
client's provider has prescribed a liquid oral iron supplement. The client should be
instructed by the nurse to take the iron - correct answer with orange juice to
enhance absorption.
