Comprehensive ATI Pharmacology
CMS Exam Study Guide for Nursing
Students2
What is the primary goal of the ATI Pharmacology study plan? - ANSWERS-To master medication
classes, prototypes, mechanisms, side/adverse effects, antidotes, labs, and safety priorities.
What is the recommended study time on weekdays? - ANSWERS-1-2 hours.
What is the recommended study time on weekends? - ANSWERS-2-3 hours.
What are the key topics covered on Day 1 of the study schedule? - ANSWERS-Safe Medication
Administration, Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics, Routes of Administration, Medication
Error Prevention.
What is one checkpoint activity for Day 1? - ANSWERS-Explain the difference between half-life
and therapeutic index aloud.
What should be included in the 'Insulin Timing Chart' created on Day 2? - ANSWERS-Onset,
peak, duration, mixing order, and storage of insulins.
What mnemonic is used to remember the side effects of steroids? - ANSWERS-CUSHING.
What is a key teaching point for tapering prednisone? - ANSWERS-Avoid abrupt discontinuation
to prevent adrenal insufficiency.
CMS Exam Study Guide for Nursing
Students2
What is the primary goal of the ATI Pharmacology study plan? - ANSWERS-To master medication
classes, prototypes, mechanisms, side/adverse effects, antidotes, labs, and safety priorities.
What is the recommended study time on weekdays? - ANSWERS-1-2 hours.
What is the recommended study time on weekends? - ANSWERS-2-3 hours.
What are the key topics covered on Day 1 of the study schedule? - ANSWERS-Safe Medication
Administration, Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics, Routes of Administration, Medication
Error Prevention.
What is one checkpoint activity for Day 1? - ANSWERS-Explain the difference between half-life
and therapeutic index aloud.
What should be included in the 'Insulin Timing Chart' created on Day 2? - ANSWERS-Onset,
peak, duration, mixing order, and storage of insulins.
What mnemonic is used to remember the side effects of steroids? - ANSWERS-CUSHING.
What is a key teaching point for tapering prednisone? - ANSWERS-Avoid abrupt discontinuation
to prevent adrenal insufficiency.
