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VATI PN PHARMACOLOGY ASSESSMENT EXAM: ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 (GRADED A+)
100% Correct 50
Incorrect 00
Your answers
1 of 50
Term
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has been prescribed
isoniazid. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
"I should expect my urine to turn reddish in color."
"I will have a skin test to determine when I am no longer contagious."
"I should notify my provider if I develop numbness in my feet."
"I should expect to take this medication for 6 weeks."
Give this one a try later!
"Place the medication between your "I will hold my breath for 10
cheek and gums." seconds after inhaling the
medication."
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"This medication might make me "I should notify my provider if I
dizzy." develop numbness in my
Don't know? feet."
2 of 50
Term
A nurse is preparing to reinforce teaching with a newly licensed
nurse about physiologic changes in older adult clients that can
alter
pharmacokinetics. Which of the following should the nurse include as
an age-related change?
Decreased absorption of oral medications.
Decreased kidney function
Increased gastrointestinal motility
Increased hepatic enzyme function
Give this one a try later!
Instill drops holding the dropper 1 cm (0.4 in.) above the ear canal.
CIMETIDINE.
Rationale: Cimetidine can increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin by inhibiting
certain liver enzymes an is therefore contraindicated. The nurse should instruct the
client to contact the provider before taking any medications or herbal supplements
to reduce the risk for adverse effects.
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DECREASED KIDNEY FUNCTION.
Rationale: An older adult client can experience decreased kidney function,
which can lead to medication toxicity. Therefore, an older adult client might
require a reduced dosage of medication to decrease the risk for adverse
effects.
POTASSIUM SUPPLEMENTS.
Rationale: Lisinopril causes potassium retention by the kidneys. Therefore, taking
potassium supplements concurrently with lisinopril increases the risk for
hyperkalemia. The nurse should question concurrent administration of these
medications.
Don't know?
3 of 50
Term
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription
for insulin. The client is taking propranolol. The nurse should teach the
client to monitor for which of the following findings as a manifestation
of hypoglycemia?
Tachycardia
Difficulty breathing
Sleep disturbance
Hunger
Give this one a try later!
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Sinus Bradycardia
Hunger
CIMETIDINE.
Rationale: Cimetidine can increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin by inhibiting
certain liver enzymes an is therefore contraindicated. The nurse should instruct the
client to contact the provider before taking any medications or herbal supplements
to reduce the risk for adverse effects.
Muscle weakness
Don't know?
4 of 50
Term
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a blood transfusion and
develops itching and hives. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first?
Prepare a dose of a prescribed antihistamine
Stop the transfusion
Measure the client's vital signs
Report the client findings to the charge nurse.
Give this one a try later!
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VATI PN PHARMACOLOGY ASSESSMENT EXAM: ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 (GRADED A+)
100% Correct 50
Incorrect 00
Your answers
1 of 50
Term
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has been prescribed
isoniazid. Which of the following client statements indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
"I should expect my urine to turn reddish in color."
"I will have a skin test to determine when I am no longer contagious."
"I should notify my provider if I develop numbness in my feet."
"I should expect to take this medication for 6 weeks."
Give this one a try later!
"Place the medication between your "I will hold my breath for 10
cheek and gums." seconds after inhaling the
medication."
1/62
,3/19/26, 11:42
PM
"This medication might make me "I should notify my provider if I
dizzy." develop numbness in my
Don't know? feet."
2 of 50
Term
A nurse is preparing to reinforce teaching with a newly licensed
nurse about physiologic changes in older adult clients that can
alter
pharmacokinetics. Which of the following should the nurse include as
an age-related change?
Decreased absorption of oral medications.
Decreased kidney function
Increased gastrointestinal motility
Increased hepatic enzyme function
Give this one a try later!
Instill drops holding the dropper 1 cm (0.4 in.) above the ear canal.
CIMETIDINE.
Rationale: Cimetidine can increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin by inhibiting
certain liver enzymes an is therefore contraindicated. The nurse should instruct the
client to contact the provider before taking any medications or herbal supplements
to reduce the risk for adverse effects.
2/62
,3/19/26, 11:42
PM
DECREASED KIDNEY FUNCTION.
Rationale: An older adult client can experience decreased kidney function,
which can lead to medication toxicity. Therefore, an older adult client might
require a reduced dosage of medication to decrease the risk for adverse
effects.
POTASSIUM SUPPLEMENTS.
Rationale: Lisinopril causes potassium retention by the kidneys. Therefore, taking
potassium supplements concurrently with lisinopril increases the risk for
hyperkalemia. The nurse should question concurrent administration of these
medications.
Don't know?
3 of 50
Term
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription
for insulin. The client is taking propranolol. The nurse should teach the
client to monitor for which of the following findings as a manifestation
of hypoglycemia?
Tachycardia
Difficulty breathing
Sleep disturbance
Hunger
Give this one a try later!
3/62
, 3/19/26, 11:42
PM
Sinus Bradycardia
Hunger
CIMETIDINE.
Rationale: Cimetidine can increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin by inhibiting
certain liver enzymes an is therefore contraindicated. The nurse should instruct the
client to contact the provider before taking any medications or herbal supplements
to reduce the risk for adverse effects.
Muscle weakness
Don't know?
4 of 50
Term
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving a blood transfusion and
develops itching and hives. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take first?
Prepare a dose of a prescribed antihistamine
Stop the transfusion
Measure the client's vital signs
Report the client findings to the charge nurse.
Give this one a try later!
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