ATI PN Pharmacology Exam With
NGN: 60 Screenshot Questions and
Verified 2023-2024 Answers | Actual
PN Pharmacology Test
Patient identifiers - <<<ANSWER>>>-Medical record number
-home telephone number
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with
chronic renal failure? - <<<ANSWER>>>■ Urinalysis
☐ Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity
☐ Serum creatinine
- Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for
acute renal
failure (ARF)
,- Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure
(CRF)
exceeding 4 mg/dL
■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with ARF
- Gradual increase with elevated serum creatinine over months
to years for
CRF
- 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes
- Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased
potassium,
phosphorus, and magnesium
■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
What food should you increase when taking Lasix? -
<<<ANSWER>>>-increased amounts of potassium-rich foods
(e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? -
<<<ANSWER>>>color and temperature
,Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect -
<<<ANSWER>>>pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the
chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - <<<ANSWER>>>-• Apply at
the same time once each day,
preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
for 12 to 14 hr each day.
• Remove the patch at night to reduce
the risk of developing tolerance to
nitroglycerin. Be medication-free a
minimum of 10 to 12 hr each day (usually
at night).
• Do not cut patches to ensure appropriate
dosage.
• Place the patch on a hairless area of skin
(chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites
to prevent skin irritation.
• Wash skin with soap and water and dry
thoroughly before applying new patch.
, RBC Blood transfusion -
<<<ANSWER>>>http://www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/Focu
sedReview/data/datacontext/RM%20AMS%20RN%208.0%20C
hp%2044.pdf (prime with normal saline and infuse with sodium
chloride).
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? -
<<<ANSWER>>>-they don't cure disease, they slow the
process.
NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this
med? - <<<ANSWER>>>administered by subcutaneous
injection or IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - <<<ANSWER>>>blood pressure
answer (e.g. 120/80)
Medication for Schizophrenia - <<<ANSWER>>>risperidone,
Risperdal
Macrodantin medication - <<<ANSWER>>>used to treat or
prevent certain urinary tract infections
NGN: 60 Screenshot Questions and
Verified 2023-2024 Answers | Actual
PN Pharmacology Test
Patient identifiers - <<<ANSWER>>>-Medical record number
-home telephone number
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with
chronic renal failure? - <<<ANSWER>>>■ Urinalysis
☐ Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity
☐ Serum creatinine
- Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for
acute renal
failure (ARF)
,- Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure
(CRF)
exceeding 4 mg/dL
■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with ARF
- Gradual increase with elevated serum creatinine over months
to years for
CRF
- 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes
- Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased
potassium,
phosphorus, and magnesium
■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
What food should you increase when taking Lasix? -
<<<ANSWER>>>-increased amounts of potassium-rich foods
(e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? -
<<<ANSWER>>>color and temperature
,Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect -
<<<ANSWER>>>pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the
chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - <<<ANSWER>>>-• Apply at
the same time once each day,
preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
for 12 to 14 hr each day.
• Remove the patch at night to reduce
the risk of developing tolerance to
nitroglycerin. Be medication-free a
minimum of 10 to 12 hr each day (usually
at night).
• Do not cut patches to ensure appropriate
dosage.
• Place the patch on a hairless area of skin
(chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites
to prevent skin irritation.
• Wash skin with soap and water and dry
thoroughly before applying new patch.
, RBC Blood transfusion -
<<<ANSWER>>>http://www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/Focu
sedReview/data/datacontext/RM%20AMS%20RN%208.0%20C
hp%2044.pdf (prime with normal saline and infuse with sodium
chloride).
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? -
<<<ANSWER>>>-they don't cure disease, they slow the
process.
NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this
med? - <<<ANSWER>>>administered by subcutaneous
injection or IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - <<<ANSWER>>>blood pressure
answer (e.g. 120/80)
Medication for Schizophrenia - <<<ANSWER>>>risperidone,
Risperdal
Macrodantin medication - <<<ANSWER>>>used to treat or
prevent certain urinary tract infections
