ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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,A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g in 0.9% 50gtt/min
sodium chloride 100 ml- via intermittent IV bolus over 30
min. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is I5 gtt/mL.
The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver
how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest
whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use
a trailing zero.)
A nurse is preparing to transcribe a prescription for a D. Reason
client that reads "ondansetron 8 mg by mouth every 12 hr
PRN." Which of the following parts of the prescription
should the nurse clarify with the provider?
A. Dose
B. Route
C. Frequency
D. Reason
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for A. Blood pressure
nifedipine. Which of the following findings should the
nurse assess prior to administration of the medication?
A. Blood pressure
B. Respiratory rate
C. Temperature
D. Oxygen saturation
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new A. Blurred vision
prescription for carbamazepine for the treatment of
seizures. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor
for which of the following adverse effects?
A. Blurred vision
B. Insomnia
C. Metallic taste
D. Tachypnea
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is D. WBC count
receiving filgrastim. Which of the following laboratory
values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the
effectiveness of the treatment?
A. Potassium level
B. BUN
C. INR
D. WBC count
,A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral B. Administer IV dextrose.
nutrition and identifies that the client has hypoglycemia.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Discontinue the infusion.
B. Administer IV dextrose.
C. Warm formula to room temperature.
D. Obtain arterial blood gases.
A nurse is assessing a client who has septic shock and is B. Hypotension
receiving dopamine by continuous IV infusion. Which of
the following findings indicates that the nurse should
increase the rate of infusion?
A. Headache
B. Hypotension
C. Chest pain
D. Extravasation
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and A. Ginkgo biloba
reports taking several new herbal supplements. The nurse
should identify which of the following supplements is
contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin?
A. Ginkgo biloba
B. Coenzyme
C. Valerian
D. Probiotics
A nurse is assessing a client with hypertension who is A. HR of 56/min
receiving propranolol. Which of the following findings
requires the nurse's intervention?
A. Heart rate of 56/min
B. Sa02 95% on 2 L/min of oxygen
C. Respirations 22/min
D. Blood pressure 106/68 mm Hg
, A nurse is preparing to administer the varicella vaccine to D. A client who has AIDS
a group of clients. The nurse should identify which of the
following clients as having a contraindication for
receiving this immunization?
A. An older adult client living in a long-term care facility.
B. A young adult who has an allergy to eggs C. A child
who recently received the human papillomavirus vaccine.
D. A client who has AIDS
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing severe C. Prochlorperazine
vomiting. Which of the following medications should the
nurse plan to administer?
A. Propafenone
B. Simvastatin
C. Prochlorperazine
D. Metformin
A nurse is preparing to administer filgrastim 5 325mcg per day.
mcg/kg/day subcutaneous to a client who weighs 143 lb.
How many mcg should the nurse administer per day?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a
leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an A. Administer epinephrine IM.
anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After
assessing the client's respiratory status and stopping the
medication infusion. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take next?
A. Administer epinephrine IM.
B. Replace the infusion with 0.9% sodium chloride.
C. Give diphenhydramine IM.
D. Elevate the client's legs and feet.
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult D. The client will wear his reading glasses when drawing up a dose of insulin
client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. glargine.
Which of the following expected outcomes should the
nurse include in the plan?
A. The client will administer insulin glargine before each
meal.
B. The client will use the deltoid muscle as an injection
site.
C. The client will take an additional dose of insulin
glargine prior to exercise.
D. The client will wear his reading glasses when drawing
up a dose of insulin glargine.
EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
| NCLEX STYLE STUDY GUIDE | GRADED
A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers | 100% Verified
Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales Included
,A nurse is preparing to administer cefazolin 1 g in 0.9% 50gtt/min
sodium chloride 100 ml- via intermittent IV bolus over 30
min. The drop factor of the manual IV tubing is I5 gtt/mL.
The nurse should set the manual IV infusion to deliver
how many gtt/min? (Round the answer to the nearest
whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use
a trailing zero.)
A nurse is preparing to transcribe a prescription for a D. Reason
client that reads "ondansetron 8 mg by mouth every 12 hr
PRN." Which of the following parts of the prescription
should the nurse clarify with the provider?
A. Dose
B. Route
C. Frequency
D. Reason
1. A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for A. Blood pressure
nifedipine. Which of the following findings should the
nurse assess prior to administration of the medication?
A. Blood pressure
B. Respiratory rate
C. Temperature
D. Oxygen saturation
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new A. Blurred vision
prescription for carbamazepine for the treatment of
seizures. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor
for which of the following adverse effects?
A. Blurred vision
B. Insomnia
C. Metallic taste
D. Tachypnea
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory data of a client who is D. WBC count
receiving filgrastim. Which of the following laboratory
values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the
effectiveness of the treatment?
A. Potassium level
B. BUN
C. INR
D. WBC count
,A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral B. Administer IV dextrose.
nutrition and identifies that the client has hypoglycemia.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Discontinue the infusion.
B. Administer IV dextrose.
C. Warm formula to room temperature.
D. Obtain arterial blood gases.
A nurse is assessing a client who has septic shock and is B. Hypotension
receiving dopamine by continuous IV infusion. Which of
the following findings indicates that the nurse should
increase the rate of infusion?
A. Headache
B. Hypotension
C. Chest pain
D. Extravasation
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin and A. Ginkgo biloba
reports taking several new herbal supplements. The nurse
should identify which of the following supplements is
contraindicated for concurrent use with warfarin?
A. Ginkgo biloba
B. Coenzyme
C. Valerian
D. Probiotics
A nurse is assessing a client with hypertension who is A. HR of 56/min
receiving propranolol. Which of the following findings
requires the nurse's intervention?
A. Heart rate of 56/min
B. Sa02 95% on 2 L/min of oxygen
C. Respirations 22/min
D. Blood pressure 106/68 mm Hg
, A nurse is preparing to administer the varicella vaccine to D. A client who has AIDS
a group of clients. The nurse should identify which of the
following clients as having a contraindication for
receiving this immunization?
A. An older adult client living in a long-term care facility.
B. A young adult who has an allergy to eggs C. A child
who recently received the human papillomavirus vaccine.
D. A client who has AIDS
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing severe C. Prochlorperazine
vomiting. Which of the following medications should the
nurse plan to administer?
A. Propafenone
B. Simvastatin
C. Prochlorperazine
D. Metformin
A nurse is preparing to administer filgrastim 5 325mcg per day.
mcg/kg/day subcutaneous to a client who weighs 143 lb.
How many mcg should the nurse administer per day?
(Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a
leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)
A nurse is caring for a client who develops an A. Administer epinephrine IM.
anaphylactic reaction to IV antibiotic administration. After
assessing the client's respiratory status and stopping the
medication infusion. Which of the following actions
should the nurse take next?
A. Administer epinephrine IM.
B. Replace the infusion with 0.9% sodium chloride.
C. Give diphenhydramine IM.
D. Elevate the client's legs and feet.
A nurse is developing a teaching plan for an older adult D. The client will wear his reading glasses when drawing up a dose of insulin
client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. glargine.
Which of the following expected outcomes should the
nurse include in the plan?
A. The client will administer insulin glargine before each
meal.
B. The client will use the deltoid muscle as an injection
site.
C. The client will take an additional dose of insulin
glargine prior to exercise.
D. The client will wear his reading glasses when drawing
up a dose of insulin glargine.
