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Pharmacology 2023 Set 2 | Practice Questions, Answers &
Detailed Rationales | RN Nursing Exam Review
Resource Features
➢ ATI Pharmacology 2023 practice questions
➢ Detailed answers and rationales
➢ Medication-class review
➢ Adverse-effect questions
➢ Drug-interaction practice
, ATI Pharmacology 2023 Set 2 | Practice
Questions, Answers & Detailed Rationales
| RN Nursing Exam Review
Question 1
Ketoconazole is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of
candidiasis. Select the interventions that the nurse includes
when administering this medication. Select all that apply.
A. Restrict fluid intake.
B. Instruct the client to avoid alcohol.
C. Monitor hepatic and liver function studies.
D. Administer the medication with an antacid.
E. Instruct the client to avoid exposure to the sun.
F. Administer the medication on an empty stomach.
Answer: B, C, E
Rationale: Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication. It is
administered with food (not on an empty stomach) and antacids
,are avoided for 2 hours after taking the medication to ensure
absorption. The medication is hepatotoxic and the nurse monitors
liver function studies. The client is instructed to avoid exposure to
the sun because the medication increases photosensitivity. The
client is also instructed to avoid alcohol. There is no reason for
the client to restrict fluid intake.
Question 2
A client with human immunodeficiency virus is taking
nevirapine (Viramune). The nurse should monitor for which
adverse effects of the medication? Select all that apply.
A. Rash
B. Hepatotoxicity
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Peripheral neuropathy
E. Reduced bone mineral density
Answer: A, B
, Rationale: Nevirapine (Viramune) is a non-nucleoside reverse
transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) used to treat HIV infection. It can
cause rash and hepatotoxicity as adverse effects.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who has been
taking clozapine (Clozaril) for the treatment of a
schizophrenic disorder. Which laboratory study prescribed
for the client will the nurse specifically review to monitor for
an adverse effect associated with the use of this medication?
A. Platelet count
B. Cholesterol level
C. White blood cell count
D. Blood urea nitrogen level
Answer: C. White blood cell count
Rationale: Hematological reactions can occur in the client taking
clozapine and include agranulocytosis and mild leukopenia. The
Pharmacology 2023 Set 2 | Practice Questions, Answers &
Detailed Rationales | RN Nursing Exam Review
Resource Features
➢ ATI Pharmacology 2023 practice questions
➢ Detailed answers and rationales
➢ Medication-class review
➢ Adverse-effect questions
➢ Drug-interaction practice
, ATI Pharmacology 2023 Set 2 | Practice
Questions, Answers & Detailed Rationales
| RN Nursing Exam Review
Question 1
Ketoconazole is prescribed for a client with a diagnosis of
candidiasis. Select the interventions that the nurse includes
when administering this medication. Select all that apply.
A. Restrict fluid intake.
B. Instruct the client to avoid alcohol.
C. Monitor hepatic and liver function studies.
D. Administer the medication with an antacid.
E. Instruct the client to avoid exposure to the sun.
F. Administer the medication on an empty stomach.
Answer: B, C, E
Rationale: Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication. It is
administered with food (not on an empty stomach) and antacids
,are avoided for 2 hours after taking the medication to ensure
absorption. The medication is hepatotoxic and the nurse monitors
liver function studies. The client is instructed to avoid exposure to
the sun because the medication increases photosensitivity. The
client is also instructed to avoid alcohol. There is no reason for
the client to restrict fluid intake.
Question 2
A client with human immunodeficiency virus is taking
nevirapine (Viramune). The nurse should monitor for which
adverse effects of the medication? Select all that apply.
A. Rash
B. Hepatotoxicity
C. Hyperglycemia
D. Peripheral neuropathy
E. Reduced bone mineral density
Answer: A, B
, Rationale: Nevirapine (Viramune) is a non-nucleoside reverse
transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) used to treat HIV infection. It can
cause rash and hepatotoxicity as adverse effects.
Question 3
A nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who has been
taking clozapine (Clozaril) for the treatment of a
schizophrenic disorder. Which laboratory study prescribed
for the client will the nurse specifically review to monitor for
an adverse effect associated with the use of this medication?
A. Platelet count
B. Cholesterol level
C. White blood cell count
D. Blood urea nitrogen level
Answer: C. White blood cell count
Rationale: Hematological reactions can occur in the client taking
clozapine and include agranulocytosis and mild leukopenia. The
