ATI RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL
PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
TEST PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION VERIFIED
PASS
◉ Expected prescriptions for Hypertension: Answer: -furosemide
(Lasix)
-aldactone (potassium sparing diuretic)
-hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic)
-verapamil, dilitiazem (CCB)
-captopril, lisinopril (ACE inhibitors)
-losartan, telmisartan (ARBs)
-eplerenone
-atenolol, metoprolol (Beta blockers)
-clonidine
-prazosin (minipress)
◉ Contraindications for Nadolol: Answer: -asthma
-sinus bradycardia
-cardiogenic shock
-cardiac failure
,-diabetes
-pregnancy
-right side HF
-emphysema
-severe COPD
◉ Treatment for diabetes insipidus: Answer: -daily weights
-no caffeine or alcohol
-desmopressin acetate/DDVAP
-aqueous vasopressin/Pitressin
-carbamazepine (tegretol)
-high fiber diet
◉ Meds for DI, what to look out for/do: Answer: -adjust based on
urine output
-daily weights
-inform of weight gain of 2 lb in 24 hr
-notify if headaches or confusion occur
-monitor for infection
-monitor for dizziness/drowsiness
,◉ Protein requirement of an adult: _____g of protein per kg Answer:
0.8 g
◉ Caring for a client who has pancreatitis: Answer: -keep NPO
-NG tube to suction gastric contents
-low fat, high protein, high carb diet
Risk factors:
-high fat diet
-excessive alcohol consumption
-age
◉ Expected lab findings for a client with pancreatitis: Answer: -
increased amylase & lipase
-increased WBC
-decreased platelets
-increased glucose
-increased liver enzymes & bilirubin
-elevated ESR
-decreased calcium & magnesium
, ◉ What med do you give for symptomatic bradycardia? What
electrical management? Answer: med=atropine
elec= pacemaker insertion
◉ What med/meds do you give for AFib? What electrical
management? Answer: meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
◉ What med/meds do you give for SVT? What electrical
management? Answer: meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
◉ What med/meds do you give for V-tach w/a pulse? What electrical
management? Answer: meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
◉ What med/meds do you give for V-tach w/out a pulse or V-fib?
What electrical management? Answer: meds= amiodarone,
lidocaine, & epi
PROCTORED RETAKE EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
TEST PAPER 2026 FULL SOLUTION VERIFIED
PASS
◉ Expected prescriptions for Hypertension: Answer: -furosemide
(Lasix)
-aldactone (potassium sparing diuretic)
-hydrochlorothiazide (diuretic)
-verapamil, dilitiazem (CCB)
-captopril, lisinopril (ACE inhibitors)
-losartan, telmisartan (ARBs)
-eplerenone
-atenolol, metoprolol (Beta blockers)
-clonidine
-prazosin (minipress)
◉ Contraindications for Nadolol: Answer: -asthma
-sinus bradycardia
-cardiogenic shock
-cardiac failure
,-diabetes
-pregnancy
-right side HF
-emphysema
-severe COPD
◉ Treatment for diabetes insipidus: Answer: -daily weights
-no caffeine or alcohol
-desmopressin acetate/DDVAP
-aqueous vasopressin/Pitressin
-carbamazepine (tegretol)
-high fiber diet
◉ Meds for DI, what to look out for/do: Answer: -adjust based on
urine output
-daily weights
-inform of weight gain of 2 lb in 24 hr
-notify if headaches or confusion occur
-monitor for infection
-monitor for dizziness/drowsiness
,◉ Protein requirement of an adult: _____g of protein per kg Answer:
0.8 g
◉ Caring for a client who has pancreatitis: Answer: -keep NPO
-NG tube to suction gastric contents
-low fat, high protein, high carb diet
Risk factors:
-high fat diet
-excessive alcohol consumption
-age
◉ Expected lab findings for a client with pancreatitis: Answer: -
increased amylase & lipase
-increased WBC
-decreased platelets
-increased glucose
-increased liver enzymes & bilirubin
-elevated ESR
-decreased calcium & magnesium
, ◉ What med do you give for symptomatic bradycardia? What
electrical management? Answer: med=atropine
elec= pacemaker insertion
◉ What med/meds do you give for AFib? What electrical
management? Answer: meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
◉ What med/meds do you give for SVT? What electrical
management? Answer: meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
◉ What med/meds do you give for V-tach w/a pulse? What electrical
management? Answer: meds= amiodarone, adenosine, verapamil
elec= synchronized cardioversion
◉ What med/meds do you give for V-tach w/out a pulse or V-fib?
What electrical management? Answer: meds= amiodarone,
lidocaine, & epi
