ATI Comprehensive Predictor Exams 2026 (With Answers):
Pharmacology
1. A client who has COPD is prescribed ipratropium bromide. The nurse should
instruct the client to report which of the following symptoms immediately?
A- Nausea
B- Eye pain
C- Dry mouth
D- Constipation
Answer: “B- Eye pain”
2. An older adult client who is receiving a blood transfusion develops an increased
in blood pressure and crackle bilaterally. Which of the following medications
should the nurse administer?
A- Lisinopril
B- Ampicillin
C- Furosemide
D- Diphenhydramine
Answer: “C- Furosemide”
3. A nurse provides teaching to a client who is prescribed spironolactone. The
nurse should limit the intake of which of the following goods? (select allthat
apply)
A- Bananas
B- White rice
C- Tomatoes
D- Avocados
E- Sweet potatoes
Answer: “A, C, D, E”
4. A client is prescribed acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 4 hr PRN for pain.
Which of the following should alert the nurse to question the prescription?
A- Manual BP 145/86
B- Reports drinking six beers daily
C- Oral temp of 37oC (98.6F)
, D- Smokes 2 pack of cigs weekly
Answer: “B- Reports drinking six beers daily”
5. A school aged child who has ADHD is observed having an increased bility
to focus and complete tasks, the nurse recognizes which of the following
medications may have been a contributing factor?
A- Disulfiram
B- Alprazolam
C- Chlorpromazine
D- Methylphenidate
Answer: “D- Methylphenidate”
6. An unresponsive client who has a respiratory rate of 8/min and pinpoint
pupils is brought to the ED. The nurse should administer which of the
following meds?
A- Naloxone
B- Disulfiram
C- Methadone
D- Succinylcholine
Answer: “A – Naloxone”
7. A nurse provides discharge instructions to a client who Is newly prescribed
lisinopril. Which of the following statements indicates teaching to the client
was effective? (select all that apply)
A- “I can continue using a salt substitute on my food”
B- “It is an emergency if my mouth starts to swell”
C- “If I develop a cough my doctor will be notified”
D- “My potassium level will need to be monitored”
E- “Getting up quickly may cause me to feel dizzy”
Answer: “B, C, D, E”
Pharmacology
1. A client who has COPD is prescribed ipratropium bromide. The nurse should
instruct the client to report which of the following symptoms immediately?
A- Nausea
B- Eye pain
C- Dry mouth
D- Constipation
Answer: “B- Eye pain”
2. An older adult client who is receiving a blood transfusion develops an increased
in blood pressure and crackle bilaterally. Which of the following medications
should the nurse administer?
A- Lisinopril
B- Ampicillin
C- Furosemide
D- Diphenhydramine
Answer: “C- Furosemide”
3. A nurse provides teaching to a client who is prescribed spironolactone. The
nurse should limit the intake of which of the following goods? (select allthat
apply)
A- Bananas
B- White rice
C- Tomatoes
D- Avocados
E- Sweet potatoes
Answer: “A, C, D, E”
4. A client is prescribed acetaminophen 650 mg PO every 4 hr PRN for pain.
Which of the following should alert the nurse to question the prescription?
A- Manual BP 145/86
B- Reports drinking six beers daily
C- Oral temp of 37oC (98.6F)
, D- Smokes 2 pack of cigs weekly
Answer: “B- Reports drinking six beers daily”
5. A school aged child who has ADHD is observed having an increased bility
to focus and complete tasks, the nurse recognizes which of the following
medications may have been a contributing factor?
A- Disulfiram
B- Alprazolam
C- Chlorpromazine
D- Methylphenidate
Answer: “D- Methylphenidate”
6. An unresponsive client who has a respiratory rate of 8/min and pinpoint
pupils is brought to the ED. The nurse should administer which of the
following meds?
A- Naloxone
B- Disulfiram
C- Methadone
D- Succinylcholine
Answer: “A – Naloxone”
7. A nurse provides discharge instructions to a client who Is newly prescribed
lisinopril. Which of the following statements indicates teaching to the client
was effective? (select all that apply)
A- “I can continue using a salt substitute on my food”
B- “It is an emergency if my mouth starts to swell”
C- “If I develop a cough my doctor will be notified”
D- “My potassium level will need to be monitored”
E- “Getting up quickly may cause me to feel dizzy”
Answer: “B, C, D, E”
