2023 ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED
RETAKE EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Prednisone discharge teaching <<<ANSWER>>>Include specific
instructions related to side effects.
Increase dietary potassium <<<ANSWER>>>A recommendation
for clients to enhance potassium intake.
Avoid exposure to sunlight <<<ANSWER>>>A precaution to
prevent skin damage or reactions.
Avoid alcohol consumption <<<ANSWER>>>A guideline to
prevent interactions with medications.
Do not discontinue the medication abruptly <<<ANSWER>>>A
warning to prevent withdrawal symptoms or exacerbation of the
condition.
Levodopa/carbidopa <<<ANSWER>>>A medication prescribed
for Parkinson's disease expected to decrease tremors and muscle
rigidity.
Dark stools from ferrous sulfate <<<ANSWER>>>An expected
side effect indicating iron supplementation.
, Gentamicin IV <<<ANSWER>>>An antibiotic that requires
monitoring for ototoxicity as an adverse effect.
Furosemide and digoxin interaction
<<<ANSWER>>>Hypokalemia increases the risk for digoxin
toxicity.
Metoprolol monitoring <<<ANSWER>>>The nurse should monitor
for hypotension and bradycardia as adverse effects.
Hydrochlorothiazide instructions <<<ANSWER>>>Clients should
increase intake of potassium-rich foods.
Nitroglycerin side effects <<<ANSWER>>>Common side effects
include headache.
Insulin glargine characteristics <<<ANSWER>>>It is a long-acting
insulin.
Ciprofloxacin dietary restrictions <<<ANSWER>>>Clients should
avoid dairy products while taking this medication.
Lithium toxicity signs <<<ANSWER>>>Tremors should be
monitored as a sign of lithium toxicity.
Sertraline adverse effects <<<ANSWER>>>Diarrhea and sexual
dysfunction are potential adverse effects.
Enoxaparin monitoring <<<ANSWER>>>The nurse should
monitor the platelet count.
Methotrexate adverse effects <<<ANSWER>>>Bone marrow
suppression should be monitored as a potential adverse effect.
RETAKE EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Prednisone discharge teaching <<<ANSWER>>>Include specific
instructions related to side effects.
Increase dietary potassium <<<ANSWER>>>A recommendation
for clients to enhance potassium intake.
Avoid exposure to sunlight <<<ANSWER>>>A precaution to
prevent skin damage or reactions.
Avoid alcohol consumption <<<ANSWER>>>A guideline to
prevent interactions with medications.
Do not discontinue the medication abruptly <<<ANSWER>>>A
warning to prevent withdrawal symptoms or exacerbation of the
condition.
Levodopa/carbidopa <<<ANSWER>>>A medication prescribed
for Parkinson's disease expected to decrease tremors and muscle
rigidity.
Dark stools from ferrous sulfate <<<ANSWER>>>An expected
side effect indicating iron supplementation.
, Gentamicin IV <<<ANSWER>>>An antibiotic that requires
monitoring for ototoxicity as an adverse effect.
Furosemide and digoxin interaction
<<<ANSWER>>>Hypokalemia increases the risk for digoxin
toxicity.
Metoprolol monitoring <<<ANSWER>>>The nurse should monitor
for hypotension and bradycardia as adverse effects.
Hydrochlorothiazide instructions <<<ANSWER>>>Clients should
increase intake of potassium-rich foods.
Nitroglycerin side effects <<<ANSWER>>>Common side effects
include headache.
Insulin glargine characteristics <<<ANSWER>>>It is a long-acting
insulin.
Ciprofloxacin dietary restrictions <<<ANSWER>>>Clients should
avoid dairy products while taking this medication.
Lithium toxicity signs <<<ANSWER>>>Tremors should be
monitored as a sign of lithium toxicity.
Sertraline adverse effects <<<ANSWER>>>Diarrhea and sexual
dysfunction are potential adverse effects.
Enoxaparin monitoring <<<ANSWER>>>The nurse should
monitor the platelet count.
Methotrexate adverse effects <<<ANSWER>>>Bone marrow
suppression should be monitored as a potential adverse effect.
