ATI CAPSTONE PHARMACOLOGY ASSESSMENT 2 TEST EXAM
2025/2026 WITH COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
Following surgery, a client has a prescription for nalbuphine (Nubain) for moderate to severe
pain. The nurse caring for the client should check for possible adverse reactions by assessing for
which of the following findings? - Answer>>> Blurred vision
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma the appropriate use of inhaled beclomethasone
(Beclovent). To avoid complications related to the use of beclomethasone, the nurse should
encourage the client to - Answer>>> rinse the mouth after administration.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is hospitalized. Which of the following
medications is likely to put the client at risk for orthostatic hypotension? (Select all that apply.) -
Answer>>> - Furosemide (Lasix)
- Telmisartan (Micardis)
- Phenelzine sulfate (Nardil)
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which of the following
manifestations should suggest to the nurse that the client may have taken an overdose of
levothyroxine? - Answer>>> Insomnia
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking naproxen (Naprosyn) following an exacerbation of
rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following comments by the client requires further discussion
by the nurse? - Answer>>> "I've been buying Tagamet to help with the indigestion I've had."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to relieve
pruritus. The client asks the nurse how he can minimize the daytime sedation he is experiencing.
Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - Answer>>> "Take most of the
daily dose at bedtime."
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Lortab) 5 mg. It is available in
7.5 mg/500 mg/15 mL elixir. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to
the nearest whole number.) - Answer>>> 10 mL
, A nurse is reviewing a client's admission record. The nurse notes that there are prescriptions for
several medications. Which of the following factors should the nurse recognize is of primary
consideration when determining the schedule of administration? - Answer>>> Specific
characteristics of the medications
A client is taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to treat hip pain. The nurse should teach the client
that, to minimize gastric mucosal irritation, she should take this medication at which of the
following times? - Answer>>> Immediately after a meal
A nurse is monitoring a client's IV site. Which of the following findings are associated with
phlebitis and should be reported to the RN? (Select all that apply.) - Answer>>> - Erythema
- Throbbing
- Warmth at insertion site
- Streak formation
A nurse is teaching medication safety to a group of healthy older adults at a community center.
The nurse explains that due to the high frequency of food-drug interactions, the clients should
avoid taking their medications with which of the following? - Answer>>> Grapefruit juice
A nurse is caring for a client who asks how albuterol (Proventil) helps his breathing. Which of
the following should the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply.) - Answer>>> -
The medication will prevent wheezing
- The medication will open the airways.
- The medication will decrease coughing episodes.
A client diagnosed with oral candidiasis has received instructions from the nurse about the use of
nystatin (Mycostatin) suspension. Which of the following statements made by the client should
indicate to the nurse that the teaching has been effective? - Answer>>> "I will hold the
medication in my mouth for as long as possible."
A nurse is preparing a medication and is converting 0.8 grams to milligrams. The nurse should
do which of the following? - Answer>>> Move the decimal point 3 places to the right.
2025/2026 WITH COMPLETE STUDY QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS | RATED A+
Following surgery, a client has a prescription for nalbuphine (Nubain) for moderate to severe
pain. The nurse caring for the client should check for possible adverse reactions by assessing for
which of the following findings? - Answer>>> Blurred vision
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma the appropriate use of inhaled beclomethasone
(Beclovent). To avoid complications related to the use of beclomethasone, the nurse should
encourage the client to - Answer>>> rinse the mouth after administration.
A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is hospitalized. Which of the following
medications is likely to put the client at risk for orthostatic hypotension? (Select all that apply.) -
Answer>>> - Furosemide (Lasix)
- Telmisartan (Micardis)
- Phenelzine sulfate (Nardil)
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking levothyroxine (Synthroid). Which of the following
manifestations should suggest to the nurse that the client may have taken an overdose of
levothyroxine? - Answer>>> Insomnia
A nurse is caring for a client who is taking naproxen (Naprosyn) following an exacerbation of
rheumatoid arthritis. Which of the following comments by the client requires further discussion
by the nurse? - Answer>>> "I've been buying Tagamet to help with the indigestion I've had."
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to relieve
pruritus. The client asks the nurse how he can minimize the daytime sedation he is experiencing.
Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse? - Answer>>> "Take most of the
daily dose at bedtime."
A nurse is preparing to administer hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Lortab) 5 mg. It is available in
7.5 mg/500 mg/15 mL elixir. How many mL should the nurse administer? (Round the answer to
the nearest whole number.) - Answer>>> 10 mL
, A nurse is reviewing a client's admission record. The nurse notes that there are prescriptions for
several medications. Which of the following factors should the nurse recognize is of primary
consideration when determining the schedule of administration? - Answer>>> Specific
characteristics of the medications
A client is taking ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to treat hip pain. The nurse should teach the client
that, to minimize gastric mucosal irritation, she should take this medication at which of the
following times? - Answer>>> Immediately after a meal
A nurse is monitoring a client's IV site. Which of the following findings are associated with
phlebitis and should be reported to the RN? (Select all that apply.) - Answer>>> - Erythema
- Throbbing
- Warmth at insertion site
- Streak formation
A nurse is teaching medication safety to a group of healthy older adults at a community center.
The nurse explains that due to the high frequency of food-drug interactions, the clients should
avoid taking their medications with which of the following? - Answer>>> Grapefruit juice
A nurse is caring for a client who asks how albuterol (Proventil) helps his breathing. Which of
the following should the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply.) - Answer>>> -
The medication will prevent wheezing
- The medication will open the airways.
- The medication will decrease coughing episodes.
A client diagnosed with oral candidiasis has received instructions from the nurse about the use of
nystatin (Mycostatin) suspension. Which of the following statements made by the client should
indicate to the nurse that the teaching has been effective? - Answer>>> "I will hold the
medication in my mouth for as long as possible."
A nurse is preparing a medication and is converting 0.8 grams to milligrams. The nurse should
do which of the following? - Answer>>> Move the decimal point 3 places to the right.
