CMS ATI Pharmacology
Proctored Exam 2026/2027
Comprehensive Assessment of Nursing Pharmacology
Competency
70 Multiple-Choice Questions with Rationales
Covering 8 Major Pharmacology Categories
Table of Contents
Section 1: Cardiovascular Medications (Q1-Q10)
Section 2: Respiratory Medications (Q11-Q18)
Section 3: Endocrine Medications (Q19-Q26)
Section 4: Neurologic Medications (Q27-Q34)
Section 5: Psychiatric Medications (Q35-Q42)
Section 6: Anti-infective Medications (Q43-Q52)
Section 7: Gastrointestinal Medications (Q53-Q60)
Section 8: Pain Management Medications (Q61-Q70)
,Academic Year 2026/2027
Date: April 8, 2026
Author: Z.ai
, Introduction
This CMS ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam is designed to assess the nursing student's comprehensive
knowledge of pharmacology across multiple body systems and medication categories. The exam consists
of 70 carefully constructed multiple-choice questions, each accompanied by a detailed rationale
explaining the correct answer.
The questions are organized into eight sections: Cardiovascular Medications, Respiratory Medications,
Endocrine Medications, Neurologic Medications, Psychiatric Medications, Anti-infective Medications,
Gastrointestinal Medications, and Pain Management Medications. Each section tests the student's ability
to apply pharmacological knowledge to clinical nursing scenarios, including medication administration,
adverse effect monitoring, patient education, and prioritization of care.
Students should read each question carefully, consider all four answer options, and select the best
answer based on current evidence-based nursing practice and pharmacological principles. The rationales
provided at the end of each question serve as a learning tool to reinforce critical pharmacology concepts.
Exam Format
Total Questions: 70 multiple-choice questions
Sections: 8 pharmacology categories
Time Allowed: As per institutional policy
Passing Standard: As per ATI guidelines
Includes: Rationales for all questions and an Answer Key
Proctored Exam 2026/2027
Comprehensive Assessment of Nursing Pharmacology
Competency
70 Multiple-Choice Questions with Rationales
Covering 8 Major Pharmacology Categories
Table of Contents
Section 1: Cardiovascular Medications (Q1-Q10)
Section 2: Respiratory Medications (Q11-Q18)
Section 3: Endocrine Medications (Q19-Q26)
Section 4: Neurologic Medications (Q27-Q34)
Section 5: Psychiatric Medications (Q35-Q42)
Section 6: Anti-infective Medications (Q43-Q52)
Section 7: Gastrointestinal Medications (Q53-Q60)
Section 8: Pain Management Medications (Q61-Q70)
,Academic Year 2026/2027
Date: April 8, 2026
Author: Z.ai
, Introduction
This CMS ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam is designed to assess the nursing student's comprehensive
knowledge of pharmacology across multiple body systems and medication categories. The exam consists
of 70 carefully constructed multiple-choice questions, each accompanied by a detailed rationale
explaining the correct answer.
The questions are organized into eight sections: Cardiovascular Medications, Respiratory Medications,
Endocrine Medications, Neurologic Medications, Psychiatric Medications, Anti-infective Medications,
Gastrointestinal Medications, and Pain Management Medications. Each section tests the student's ability
to apply pharmacological knowledge to clinical nursing scenarios, including medication administration,
adverse effect monitoring, patient education, and prioritization of care.
Students should read each question carefully, consider all four answer options, and select the best
answer based on current evidence-based nursing practice and pharmacological principles. The rationales
provided at the end of each question serve as a learning tool to reinforce critical pharmacology concepts.
Exam Format
Total Questions: 70 multiple-choice questions
Sections: 8 pharmacology categories
Time Allowed: As per institutional policy
Passing Standard: As per ATI guidelines
Includes: Rationales for all questions and an Answer Key
