ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam
Questions and Answers | 2023/ 2024
1. A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing acute alcohol withdraw. For
... [Show More] which of
the following is the client prescribed chlordiazpoxide (Librium)
a. Lessen craving
b. Prevent delirium tremens
✓ Answer: b. Prevent delirium tremens
2. A child is prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanic acid (Augmentin) for the treatment of an ear
infection. The child's mother asks the nurse why her child is receiving this combination
of two medications. The nurse appropriately responds by stating that this medication is:
a. More effective
b. Known to decrease allergic reaction
✓ Answer: a. More effective
3. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has rheumatoid arthritis and is prescribed
methotrexate (Rheumatrex). Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching:
a. I should call my doctor if I develop sores in my mouth
b. I will have difficulty sleeping when I take this medication
✓ Answer: a. I should call my doctor if I develop sores in my mouth
4. A nurse is caring for a client who is starting a new prescription for warfarin (Coumadin).
Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer if the client
experiences bleeding:
a. Vitamin K
b. Protamine sufate
✓ Answer: a. Vitamin K
5. A nurse is evaluating a client who has been prescribed oral metformin (Glucophage) and
glipizide (Glucotrol) 3 months ago to control diabetes mellitus. The nurse should identify
which of the following laboratory findings as indicative of client compliance over time:
a. HbA1c 8.0%
b. HbA1c 6.5%
✓ Answer: b. HbA1c 6.5%
6. An older adult client who has an infection is prescribed gentamicin (Garamycin). Which
of the following client statements indicates a side effect of this medication and should be
reported to the provider immediately:
a. I'm having difficulty reading the newspaper
b. I have to turn the volume up on the TV to hear it
✓ Answer: b. I have to turn the volume up on the TV to hear it
7. A client is prescribed amitriptyline (Elavil). Which of the following adverse effects
should the nurse instruct the client to report:
a. Urinary retention
b. Decreased libido
✓ Answer: a. Urinary retention
8. A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and is prescribed enalapril (Vasotec)
and spironolactone (Aldactone). For which of the following potential side effects should
the nurse plan to monitor:
a. Hypokalemia
b. Hyperkalemia
✓ Answer: b. Hyperkalemia
9. A nurse is monitoring a client receiving an IV infusion of magnesium sulfate for preterm
labor. Which of the following indicates to the nurse that the client is experiencing
magnesium toxicity:
a. Decreased level of consciousness
b. Agitation
✓ Answer: a. Decreased level of consciousness
10. A nurse is administering donepezil (Aricept) to a client who has Alzheimer's disease.
Which of the following documented findings should the nurse report to the provider
immediately:
a. Dizziness
b. Dyspnea
✓ Answer: b. Dyspnea
11. A patient newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism is prescribed Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
0.25 mg PO daily. After 6 weeks of treatment the nurse determines that the medication
was effective if the:
a. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2 microunits/mL
b. Total t4 level is 2 mcg/dL
✓ Answer: a. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level is 2
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