PHARMACOLOGY RN ATI MIDTERM EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (GRADED A+) | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSION
Anaphylactic reaction to IV medication (first actions) - (CORRECT ANSWER)Assess respiratory status and
stop the infusion.
Anaphylactic reaction to IV medication (subsequent actions) - (CORRECT ANSWER)Replace infusion with
0.9% NaCl, give diphenhydramine IM, elevate legs, and administer epinephrine IM.
Sertraline supplement interaction - (CORRECT ANSWER)Avoid taking St. John's Wort.
Lisinopril adverse effect to monitor - (CORRECT ANSWER)Hypotension.
Heparin IV continuous infusion vital sign monitoring - (CORRECT ANSWER)Monitor for an increased
pulse rate.
Responsible staff for medication error incident report - (CORRECT ANSWER)The nurse who identifies the
error.
Morphine epidural infusion adverse effect - (CORRECT ANSWER)Pruritus.
Digoxin oral administration sequence - (CORRECT ANSWER)Obtain apical HR, remove drug from system,
open package, compare wristband, document.
Acetaminophen contraindication (fever client) - (CORRECT ANSWER)Chronic kidney disease.
Furosemide weight gain first action - (CORRECT ANSWER)Notify the provider of the weight gain.
Penicillin G IM allergic reaction sign - (CORRECT ANSWER)Urticaria.
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, Sublingual nitroglycerin tablet administration instruction - (CORRECT ANSWER)Place the tablet between
your cheek and gum to dissolve.
Theophylline client teaching understanding - (CORRECT ANSWER)"I will need to have blood levels
drawn."
Mixing regular and NPH insulin first step - (CORRECT ANSWER)Inject air into the regular insulin vial.
Subcutaneous heparin administration site - (CORRECT ANSWER)Insert the needle at least 5 cm (2 in)
from the umbilicus.
Amoxicillin allergic reaction finding - (CORRECT ANSWER)Laryngeal edema.
Medication reconciliation timing - (CORRECT ANSWER)Perform for a client who is transferred to a step-
down unit.
Atorvastatin laboratory value indicating effectiveness - (CORRECT ANSWER)LDL 120 mg/dL.
Telephone prescription transcription format - (CORRECT ANSWER)Morphine 6 mg IV push every 3 hr
PRN acute pain.
Cool and edematous IV infusion site action - (CORRECT ANSWER)Apply a warm, moist compress.
Clozapine client teaching instruction - (CORRECT ANSWER)"Notify your provider if you develop a fever
while taking this medication."
Oral contraceptives and herbal supplements - (CORRECT ANSWER)Some herbal supplements can
decrease oral contraceptive effectiveness.
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CORRECT ANSWERS (GRADED A+) | VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST
VERSION
Anaphylactic reaction to IV medication (first actions) - (CORRECT ANSWER)Assess respiratory status and
stop the infusion.
Anaphylactic reaction to IV medication (subsequent actions) - (CORRECT ANSWER)Replace infusion with
0.9% NaCl, give diphenhydramine IM, elevate legs, and administer epinephrine IM.
Sertraline supplement interaction - (CORRECT ANSWER)Avoid taking St. John's Wort.
Lisinopril adverse effect to monitor - (CORRECT ANSWER)Hypotension.
Heparin IV continuous infusion vital sign monitoring - (CORRECT ANSWER)Monitor for an increased
pulse rate.
Responsible staff for medication error incident report - (CORRECT ANSWER)The nurse who identifies the
error.
Morphine epidural infusion adverse effect - (CORRECT ANSWER)Pruritus.
Digoxin oral administration sequence - (CORRECT ANSWER)Obtain apical HR, remove drug from system,
open package, compare wristband, document.
Acetaminophen contraindication (fever client) - (CORRECT ANSWER)Chronic kidney disease.
Furosemide weight gain first action - (CORRECT ANSWER)Notify the provider of the weight gain.
Penicillin G IM allergic reaction sign - (CORRECT ANSWER)Urticaria.
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, Sublingual nitroglycerin tablet administration instruction - (CORRECT ANSWER)Place the tablet between
your cheek and gum to dissolve.
Theophylline client teaching understanding - (CORRECT ANSWER)"I will need to have blood levels
drawn."
Mixing regular and NPH insulin first step - (CORRECT ANSWER)Inject air into the regular insulin vial.
Subcutaneous heparin administration site - (CORRECT ANSWER)Insert the needle at least 5 cm (2 in)
from the umbilicus.
Amoxicillin allergic reaction finding - (CORRECT ANSWER)Laryngeal edema.
Medication reconciliation timing - (CORRECT ANSWER)Perform for a client who is transferred to a step-
down unit.
Atorvastatin laboratory value indicating effectiveness - (CORRECT ANSWER)LDL 120 mg/dL.
Telephone prescription transcription format - (CORRECT ANSWER)Morphine 6 mg IV push every 3 hr
PRN acute pain.
Cool and edematous IV infusion site action - (CORRECT ANSWER)Apply a warm, moist compress.
Clozapine client teaching instruction - (CORRECT ANSWER)"Notify your provider if you develop a fever
while taking this medication."
Oral contraceptives and herbal supplements - (CORRECT ANSWER)Some herbal supplements can
decrease oral contraceptive effectiveness.
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