ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam with
Correct Answer 2023
A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
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0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication
was effective if the:
1) Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL
2) Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Thyroid stimulating hormone
(TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL
A nurse providing teaching to a client who has just been prescribed prazosin (Minipress) which of the following client statement indicates understanding of teaching:
1) I will not use a salt substitute while taking meds
2) I will move slowly from sitting to standing to prevent falls - CORRECT ANSWER-2) I will move slowly from sitting to standing to prevent falls
A nurse is providing teaching to a patient who is prescribed phenytoin (Dilantin). Which
statement by the patient indicates further teaching:
1) I should expect a rash to develop
2) I may develop hair or face or chest - CORRECT ANSWER-1) I should expect a rash
to develop
A nurse is receiving a telephone prescription for an antibiotic from a client's provider.
Which of the following is the nurse required to do:
3) Read the prescription back to the provider after transcribing
4) Write the trade name for the prescribed medicine - CORRECT ANSWER-3) Read the prescription back to the provider after transcribing
A nurse is providing teaching to an adolescent and her family regarding a new prescription of phenytoin (Dilantin) for a newly diagnosed seizure disorder. Which of the following client statements indicates the understanding of the teaching:
1) I will keep a seizure frequency chart
2) I will skip a dose if I am experiencing nausea - CORRECT ANSWER-1) I will keep a seizure frequency chart
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is receiving furosemide (Lasix) and digoxin (Lanoxin). Routine laboratory results reveal a potassium level of 2.6 mEq/L. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first:
1) Apply a cardiac monitor
2) Provides foods high in potassium - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Apply a cardiac monitor A nurse administers ceftazidime (Fortaz) to a client who has a severe penicillin allergy.
Which of the following client findings requires an incident report:
1) The client is also taking linsinophrel (Prinivil)
2) The client reports shortness of breath - CORRECT ANSWER-2) The client reports shortness of breath [Show Less]