ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
WITH NGN 2026 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
WITH EXEMPLAR ANSWERS
◉ Gentamicin Answer: Gentamicin is a narrow-spectrum
aminoglycoside antibiotic prescribed to treat serious infections
caused by aerobic bacilli
◉ Complications of Gentamicin Answer: Gentamicin can injure cells
of the proximal renal tubules.
Naproxen and other NSAIDs can cause renal insufficiency.
The glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys decreases with
advanced age, making this client at increased risk for nephrotoxicity.
◉ What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient taking
Gentamicin? Answer: BUN
Blood creatinine
Peak and trough levels of gentamicin
Specific gravity of urine
Urinalysis
◉ BUN Answer: blood urea nitrogen
,◉ Nursing actions for a client taking gentamicin Answer: Monitor
intake and output.
Notify the provider of low urinary output.
Ensure that the client is adequately hydrated and monitor for fluid
overload.
Assess for manifestations of ototoxicity.
◉ A nurse is preparing a client's medications. The nurse is
responsible for gaining and maintaining knowledge about which of
the following medication information? Answer: Adverse Effects
Mechanism of Action
Contraindications
Use knowledge of the therapeutic effect and common adverse effects
of medications to compare expected outcomes with actual findings
◉ total parenteral nutrition (TPN) Answer: nutrient-complete
solution given directly into bloodstream when person cannot eat by
mouth
◉ A nurse is preparing to complete an incident report for a
medication error. What information (4 things) should the nurse
include in the report? Answer: Time of the incident
, who was notified of the incident
actions taken following the incident
client identification
◉ Adverse effects of oxybutynin Answer: Anticholinergic effects
(dry mouth, eyes,)
blurred vision
Hypotension
peripheral edema
QT interval prolongation
◉ adverse effects of fentanyl patches Answer: Respiratory
Depression
Hypotension
Constipation
Nausea or Vomiting
◉ Clients who use fentanyl patches will likely need to take what on a
daily basis? Answer: Take a stool softener on a daily basis.
Constipation is an adverse effect of opioid use and stool softeners
can decrease the severity
◉ Adverse effects of haloperidol Answer: extrapyrimidal symptoms
WITH NGN 2026 PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS
WITH EXEMPLAR ANSWERS
◉ Gentamicin Answer: Gentamicin is a narrow-spectrum
aminoglycoside antibiotic prescribed to treat serious infections
caused by aerobic bacilli
◉ Complications of Gentamicin Answer: Gentamicin can injure cells
of the proximal renal tubules.
Naproxen and other NSAIDs can cause renal insufficiency.
The glomerular filtration rate of the kidneys decreases with
advanced age, making this client at increased risk for nephrotoxicity.
◉ What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient taking
Gentamicin? Answer: BUN
Blood creatinine
Peak and trough levels of gentamicin
Specific gravity of urine
Urinalysis
◉ BUN Answer: blood urea nitrogen
,◉ Nursing actions for a client taking gentamicin Answer: Monitor
intake and output.
Notify the provider of low urinary output.
Ensure that the client is adequately hydrated and monitor for fluid
overload.
Assess for manifestations of ototoxicity.
◉ A nurse is preparing a client's medications. The nurse is
responsible for gaining and maintaining knowledge about which of
the following medication information? Answer: Adverse Effects
Mechanism of Action
Contraindications
Use knowledge of the therapeutic effect and common adverse effects
of medications to compare expected outcomes with actual findings
◉ total parenteral nutrition (TPN) Answer: nutrient-complete
solution given directly into bloodstream when person cannot eat by
mouth
◉ A nurse is preparing to complete an incident report for a
medication error. What information (4 things) should the nurse
include in the report? Answer: Time of the incident
, who was notified of the incident
actions taken following the incident
client identification
◉ Adverse effects of oxybutynin Answer: Anticholinergic effects
(dry mouth, eyes,)
blurred vision
Hypotension
peripheral edema
QT interval prolongation
◉ adverse effects of fentanyl patches Answer: Respiratory
Depression
Hypotension
Constipation
Nausea or Vomiting
◉ Clients who use fentanyl patches will likely need to take what on a
daily basis? Answer: Take a stool softener on a daily basis.
Constipation is an adverse effect of opioid use and stool softeners
can decrease the severity
◉ Adverse effects of haloperidol Answer: extrapyrimidal symptoms
