ATI PN Pharmacology Proctored
Exam Review Final Test Bank
2026-2027 – Newest Version
with Comprehensive Practice
Questions and Verified Answers
Patient identifiers - --CORRECT-- -Medical record number
-home telephone number
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? - -
-CORRECT--■ Urinalysis
☐ Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity
☐ Serum creatinine
- Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for acute renal
failure (ARF)
- Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure (CRF)
exceeding 4 mg/dL
■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with ARF
- Gradual increase with elevated serum creatinine over months to years for
CRF
- 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes
- Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased potassium,
,phosphorus, and magnesium
■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
,What food should you increase when taking Lasix? - --CORRECT---increased
amounts of potassium-rich foods (e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange
juice)
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - --CORRECT--color and
temperature
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect - --CORRECT--pain,
tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - --CORRECT---• Apply at the same time once
each day, preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
for 12 to 14 hr each day.
• Remove the patch at night to reduce
the risk of developing tolerance to
nitroglycerin. Be medication-free a
minimum of 10 to 12 hr each day (usually
at night).
• Do not cut patches to ensure appropriate
dosage.
• Place the patch on a hairless area of skin
, (chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites
to prevent skin irritation.
• Wash skin with soap and water and dry
thoroughly before applying new patch.
RBC Blood transfusion - --CORRECT--
http://www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/FocusedReview/data/datacontext/RM%20
AMS%20RN%208.0%20Chp%2044.pdf (prime with normal saline and infuse with
sodium chloride).
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - --CORRECT---they don't cure
disease, they slow the process.
NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? - --CORRECT--
administered by subcutaneous injection or IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - --CORRECT-- blood pressure answer (e.g. 120/80)
Medication for Schizophrenia - --CORRECT-- risperidone, Risperdal
Macrodantin medication - --CORRECT--used to treat or prevent certain urinary
tract infections
Exam Review Final Test Bank
2026-2027 – Newest Version
with Comprehensive Practice
Questions and Verified Answers
Patient identifiers - --CORRECT-- -Medical record number
-home telephone number
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? - -
-CORRECT--■ Urinalysis
☐ Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity
☐ Serum creatinine
- Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for acute renal
failure (ARF)
- Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure (CRF)
exceeding 4 mg/dL
■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with ARF
- Gradual increase with elevated serum creatinine over months to years for
CRF
- 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes
- Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased potassium,
,phosphorus, and magnesium
■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
,What food should you increase when taking Lasix? - --CORRECT---increased
amounts of potassium-rich foods (e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange
juice)
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - --CORRECT--color and
temperature
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect - --CORRECT--pain,
tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - --CORRECT---• Apply at the same time once
each day, preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
for 12 to 14 hr each day.
• Remove the patch at night to reduce
the risk of developing tolerance to
nitroglycerin. Be medication-free a
minimum of 10 to 12 hr each day (usually
at night).
• Do not cut patches to ensure appropriate
dosage.
• Place the patch on a hairless area of skin
, (chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites
to prevent skin irritation.
• Wash skin with soap and water and dry
thoroughly before applying new patch.
RBC Blood transfusion - --CORRECT--
http://www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/FocusedReview/data/datacontext/RM%20
AMS%20RN%208.0%20Chp%2044.pdf (prime with normal saline and infuse with
sodium chloride).
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - --CORRECT---they don't cure
disease, they slow the process.
NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? - --CORRECT--
administered by subcutaneous injection or IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - --CORRECT-- blood pressure answer (e.g. 120/80)
Medication for Schizophrenia - --CORRECT-- risperidone, Risperdal
Macrodantin medication - --CORRECT--used to treat or prevent certain urinary
tract infections
