ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 20 21 - Correct & Verified Questions with Answers / Already Graded A

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ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 20 21 -

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• A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about medications. The nurse

should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have a viral infection due to the risk of developing which of the following adverse effects?

• Reye's syndrome
• Visual disturbances
• Diabetes mellitus
• Wilm's tumor

ANS: A

• A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney failure with an AV

fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of the following therapeutic effects of epoetin alfa should the nurse include in the teaching?

• Reduces blood pressure
• Inhibits clotting of fistula
• Promotes RBC production
• Stimulates growth of neutrophils

ANS: C

• A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a headache. Which

of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?

• Ibuprofen (NSAIDS)
• Naproxen (NSAIDS)
• Aspirin (NSAIDS)
• Acetaminophen (anlagesics)

ANS: D

• A nurse is caring for a client who has prescription for clopidogrel. The nurse should

monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?

• Insomnia
• Hypotension
• Bleeding
• Constipation

ANS: C

• A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about contraindications to ceftriaxone. The

nurse should include a severe allergy to which of the following medications as contraindication to ceftriaxone?

• Gentamicin
• Clindamycin
• Piperacillin
• Sulfamethoxazole-trimethroprim

ANS: C

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ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 20 21 -

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• A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about metoclopramide. The

nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following conditions is a contraindication to this medication?

• Hyperthyroidism
• Intestinal obstruction
• Glaucoma
• Low blood pressure

ANS: B

• A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine to treat

schizophrenia. The client has a mask like facial expression and is experiencing involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate administering?

• Amantadine
• Bupropion (aytpical antidepressant)
• Phenelzine (MAOI)
• Hydroxyzine (Antihistamine)

ANS: A

• A nurse is administering subQ epinephrine for a client who is experiencing anaphylaxis.

The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?

• Hypotension
• Hyperthermia
• Hypoglycemia
• Tachycardia

ANS: D

• A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has UTI and new prescription for

phenazopyridine and ciprofloxacin. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?

• If the phenazopyridine upsets my stomach, I can take it with meals.
• The phenazopyridine will relieve my discomfort, but the cipro will get rid of the

infections.

• I need to drink2 liters of fluid per day while I am taking cipro.
• I should notify my provider immediately if my urine turns an orange color.

ANS: D

• A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for zolpidem at bedtime

to promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?

• Ecchymosis
• Decreased urine output

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ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM 20 21 -

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• Increased blood pressure
• Dizziness

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ANS: D

• A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who reports fatigue and cold

intolerance. The client has an increased thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level and a decreased total T3 and T4 level. The nurse should anticipate a prescription for which of the following medications?

• Methimazole
• Somatropin
• Levothyroxine
• Propylthiouracil

ANS: C

• A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for

hydrochlorothiazide 50mg po daily to treat hypertension. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

• Take the hydrochlorothiazide as needed for edema
• Check your weight once each week
• Take the hydrochlorothiazide on an empty stomach
• Take the hydrochlorothiazide in the morning.

ANS: D

• A nurse is caring for a client who is at 28 weeks of gestation and is experiencing preterm

labor. Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?

• Oxytocin
• Nifedipine
• Dinoprostone
• Misoprostol

ANS: B

• A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has cirrhosis and new prescription for

lactulose. The nurse should instruct the client that lactulose has which of the following therapeutic effects?

• Increases blood pressure
• Prevents esophageal bleeding
• Decreases heart rate
• Reduce ammonia levels

ANS: D

• A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a new prescription for amitriptyline to

treat depression. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse plan to perform prior to starting the client on this medication?

• Hearing examination
• Glucose tolerance test