ATI CMS Pharmacology Retake Exam
2023 preparation: 100 practice
questions with correct answers and
explanations in italics. Ideal for
nursing students reviewing key
medications, adverse effects, and
nursing interventions. 100% correct
🧠 Multiple Choice (1–70)
General Pharmacology
1. First-pass effect occurs in the:
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Lungsa
Answer: B
2. Half-life refers to:
A. Drug absorption
B. Drug metabolism
C. Time to reduce drug by half
, D. Drug elimination only
Answer: C
3. Therapeutic index indicates:
A. Drug cost
B. Drug safety margin
C. Drug strength
D. Drug metabolism
Answer: B
4. Which route has fastest absorption?
A. Oral
B. IM
C. IV
D. Subcutaneous
Answer: C
Cardiac Medications
5. Digoxin toxicity sign:
A. Tachycardia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypertension
D. Fever
Answer: B
2023 preparation: 100 practice
questions with correct answers and
explanations in italics. Ideal for
nursing students reviewing key
medications, adverse effects, and
nursing interventions. 100% correct
🧠 Multiple Choice (1–70)
General Pharmacology
1. First-pass effect occurs in the:
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Heart
D. Lungsa
Answer: B
2. Half-life refers to:
A. Drug absorption
B. Drug metabolism
C. Time to reduce drug by half
, D. Drug elimination only
Answer: C
3. Therapeutic index indicates:
A. Drug cost
B. Drug safety margin
C. Drug strength
D. Drug metabolism
Answer: B
4. Which route has fastest absorption?
A. Oral
B. IM
C. IV
D. Subcutaneous
Answer: C
Cardiac Medications
5. Digoxin toxicity sign:
A. Tachycardia
B. Bradycardia
C. Hypertension
D. Fever
Answer: B
