ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2019
(Question & Answers ||Already Graded A
Patient identifiers - 100 correct answer as--Medical record number
-home telephone number
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal
failure? - 100 correct answer as-■ 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? - 100 correct
answer as--increased amounts of potassium-rich foods (e.g., bananas,
prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - 100 correct
answer as-color and temperature
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect - 100 correct
answer as-pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, throat,
neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - 100 correct answer as--• 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 - 100 correct answer as-
http://www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/FocusedReview/data/dataco
ntext/RM%20AMS%20RN%208.0%20Chp%2044.pdf (prime with normal
saline and infuse with sodium chloride).
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - 100 correct answer
as--they don't cure disease, they slow the process.
NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? -
100 correct answer as-administered by subcutaneous injection or
IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - 100 correct answer as-blood pressure
answer (e.g. 120/80)
, Medication for Schizophrenia - 100 correct answer as-risperidone,
Risperdal
Macrodantin medication - 100 correct answer as-used to treat or
prevent certain urinary tract infections
Haldol-inform if you are taking ____________ medication. - 100
correct answer as--benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs (all
ending with "pam") and even, Xanax.
Fosomax - 100 correct answer as-same as-Alendronate is used for
treating osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women.
Lipitor - 100 correct answer as--lowers cholesterol in blood,
"statins". Reduce LDL and total cholesterol. Raise HDL.
Garamycin- - 100 correct answer as-Antibiotic that is toxic to the
kidney, injected for radiology studies.
Digoxin side effects - 100 correct answer as--Fatigue
-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting
(Question & Answers ||Already Graded A
Patient identifiers - 100 correct answer as--Medical record number
-home telephone number
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal
failure? - 100 correct answer as-■ 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? - 100 correct
answer as--increased amounts of potassium-rich foods (e.g., bananas,
prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - 100 correct
answer as-color and temperature
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect - 100 correct
answer as-pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, throat,
neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - 100 correct answer as--• 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 - 100 correct answer as-
http://www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/FocusedReview/data/dataco
ntext/RM%20AMS%20RN%208.0%20Chp%2044.pdf (prime with normal
saline and infuse with sodium chloride).
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - 100 correct answer
as--they don't cure disease, they slow the process.
NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? -
100 correct answer as-administered by subcutaneous injection or
IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - 100 correct answer as-blood pressure
answer (e.g. 120/80)
, Medication for Schizophrenia - 100 correct answer as-risperidone,
Risperdal
Macrodantin medication - 100 correct answer as-used to treat or
prevent certain urinary tract infections
Haldol-inform if you are taking ____________ medication. - 100
correct answer as--benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs (all
ending with "pam") and even, Xanax.
Fosomax - 100 correct answer as-same as-Alendronate is used for
treating osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women.
Lipitor - 100 correct answer as--lowers cholesterol in blood,
"statins". Reduce LDL and total cholesterol. Raise HDL.
Garamycin- - 100 correct answer as-Antibiotic that is toxic to the
kidney, injected for radiology studies.
Digoxin side effects - 100 correct answer as--Fatigue
-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting
