ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM WITH
NGN (2025/2026) TEST BANK –VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. What are two acceptable patient identifiers before administering medication?
- >>>Answer- Medical record number and home telephone number
2. What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal
failure? - >>>Answer- Urinalysis (hematuria, proteinuria, alterations in
specific gravity); Serum creatinine (gradual increase over months to
years exceeding 4 mg/dL); Blood urea nitrogen (gradual increase, 180-
200 mg/dL); Serum electrolytes (decreased sodium and calcium,
increased potassium, phosphorus, magnesium); Complete blood count
(decreased hemoglobin)
3. What food should you increase when taking Lasix (furosemide)? -
>>>Answer- Increased amounts of potassium-rich foods (e.g., bananas,
prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
4. A patient reports IV discomfort. What is your first action? -
>>>Answer- Assess the IV site for color and temperature
5. What is an adverse effect of sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches)? -
>>>Answer- Pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, throat,
neck, and/or jaw; slow or difficult speech
6. What key information should a nurse know about transdermal patches (e.g.,
nitroglycerin)? - >>>Answer- Apply at the same time once each day,
preferably in the morning; keep patch on for 12 to 14 hr each day;
remove at night to reduce tolerance; be medication-free 10-12 hr daily;
do not cut patches; place on hairless area (chest, back, abdomen); rotate
sites; wash skin with soap and water before applying new patch
7. What is the appropriate route for NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)? -
>>>Answer- Subcutaneous injection or IV infusion
8. What is the therapeutic effect of lisinopril? - >>>Answer- Blood pressure
lowering (e.g., 120/80 mmHg)
,9. Name a medication used for schizophrenia. - >>>Answer- Risperidone
(Risperdal)
10.What is Macrodantin used for? - >>>Answer- Treat or prevent certain
urinary tract infections
11.Haldol (haloperidol) – inform if you are taking which class of medication? -
>>>Answer- Benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs (ending with
"pam") and Xanax
12.What is Fosamax (alendronate) used for? - >>>Answer- Treating
osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women
13.What is Lipitor (atorvastatin) used for? - >>>Answer- Lowers cholesterol
in blood; reduces LDL and total cholesterol; raises HDL
14.What is Garamycin (gentamicin) known for? - >>>Answer- Antibiotic that
is toxic to the kidney, injected for radiology studies
15.What are side effects of digoxin? - >>>Answer- Fatigue, bradycardia,
anorexia, nausea/vomiting
16.When should Singulair (montelukast) be used? - >>>Answer- Used before
exercise to prevent breathing problems (bronchospasm)
17.What medication is administered for Tylenol (acetaminophen) overdose? -
>>>Answer- Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) given IV
18.What is the dosing schedule for HPV vaccine? - >>>Answer- Three doses
over 6 months; second dose 2 months after first; third dose 6 months
after first; for females 11-12 years (minimum 9 years); HPV4 may be
given to males starting at 9 years
19.In opioid toxicity, what should the nurse check first? - >>>Answer- Oxygen
saturation
20.What lab value must be monitored with valproic acid? - >>>Answer- Liver
function tests
21.What symptom with lithium requires immediate reporting? -
>>>Answer- Slurred speech
22.What foods should be avoided when taking lithium? - >>>Answer- Salty
foods and alcoholic beverages
, 23.What labs should be monitored for patients taking hydrochlorothiazide? -
>>>Answer- Periodic determination of serum electrolytes to detect
possible electrolyte imbalance
24.A client with hyperparathyroidism has serum calcium 13 mg/dL. Which
medication should be prepared? - >>>Answer- Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
25.What is the antidote for warfarin overdose? - >>>Answer- Vitamin K
(phytonadione)
26.A patient on metformin is scheduled for a CT scan with IV contrast. What
should the nurse do? - >>>Answer- Hold metformin on the day of
procedure and for 48 hours after, then restart if renal function is stable
27.What is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis? - >>>Answer- Epinephrine
(IM)
28.Which medication is used for opioid-induced constipation? -
>>>Answer- Methylnaltrexone
29.What adverse effect is specific to alendronate (Fosamax)? -
>>>Answer- Esophageal irritation (take with full glass of water and
remain upright for 30 minutes)
30.A patient is prescribed digoxin. Which electrolyte imbalance increases risk
of toxicity? - >>>Answer- Hypokalemia
31.What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (e.g.,
omeprazole)? - >>>Answer- Irreversible inhibition of H+/K+ ATPase in
gastric parietal cells
32.Which antibiotic is associated with red man syndrome? -
>>>Answer- Vancomycin (when infused too rapidly)
33.A patient on MAOI antidepressants should avoid which food? -
>>>Answer- Tyramine-rich foods (aged cheese, cured meats, fermented
products)
34.What is the reversal agent for benzodiazepines? - >>>Answer- Flumazenil
35.Which medication is used to treat bipolar disorder and requires monitoring
of serum levels? - >>>Answer- Lithium
NGN (2025/2026) TEST BANK –VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
1. What are two acceptable patient identifiers before administering medication?
- >>>Answer- Medical record number and home telephone number
2. What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal
failure? - >>>Answer- Urinalysis (hematuria, proteinuria, alterations in
specific gravity); Serum creatinine (gradual increase over months to
years exceeding 4 mg/dL); Blood urea nitrogen (gradual increase, 180-
200 mg/dL); Serum electrolytes (decreased sodium and calcium,
increased potassium, phosphorus, magnesium); Complete blood count
(decreased hemoglobin)
3. What food should you increase when taking Lasix (furosemide)? -
>>>Answer- Increased amounts of potassium-rich foods (e.g., bananas,
prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
4. A patient reports IV discomfort. What is your first action? -
>>>Answer- Assess the IV site for color and temperature
5. What is an adverse effect of sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches)? -
>>>Answer- Pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest, throat,
neck, and/or jaw; slow or difficult speech
6. What key information should a nurse know about transdermal patches (e.g.,
nitroglycerin)? - >>>Answer- Apply at the same time once each day,
preferably in the morning; keep patch on for 12 to 14 hr each day;
remove at night to reduce tolerance; be medication-free 10-12 hr daily;
do not cut patches; place on hairless area (chest, back, abdomen); rotate
sites; wash skin with soap and water before applying new patch
7. What is the appropriate route for NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)? -
>>>Answer- Subcutaneous injection or IV infusion
8. What is the therapeutic effect of lisinopril? - >>>Answer- Blood pressure
lowering (e.g., 120/80 mmHg)
,9. Name a medication used for schizophrenia. - >>>Answer- Risperidone
(Risperdal)
10.What is Macrodantin used for? - >>>Answer- Treat or prevent certain
urinary tract infections
11.Haldol (haloperidol) – inform if you are taking which class of medication? -
>>>Answer- Benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs (ending with
"pam") and Xanax
12.What is Fosamax (alendronate) used for? - >>>Answer- Treating
osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women
13.What is Lipitor (atorvastatin) used for? - >>>Answer- Lowers cholesterol
in blood; reduces LDL and total cholesterol; raises HDL
14.What is Garamycin (gentamicin) known for? - >>>Answer- Antibiotic that
is toxic to the kidney, injected for radiology studies
15.What are side effects of digoxin? - >>>Answer- Fatigue, bradycardia,
anorexia, nausea/vomiting
16.When should Singulair (montelukast) be used? - >>>Answer- Used before
exercise to prevent breathing problems (bronchospasm)
17.What medication is administered for Tylenol (acetaminophen) overdose? -
>>>Answer- Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) given IV
18.What is the dosing schedule for HPV vaccine? - >>>Answer- Three doses
over 6 months; second dose 2 months after first; third dose 6 months
after first; for females 11-12 years (minimum 9 years); HPV4 may be
given to males starting at 9 years
19.In opioid toxicity, what should the nurse check first? - >>>Answer- Oxygen
saturation
20.What lab value must be monitored with valproic acid? - >>>Answer- Liver
function tests
21.What symptom with lithium requires immediate reporting? -
>>>Answer- Slurred speech
22.What foods should be avoided when taking lithium? - >>>Answer- Salty
foods and alcoholic beverages
, 23.What labs should be monitored for patients taking hydrochlorothiazide? -
>>>Answer- Periodic determination of serum electrolytes to detect
possible electrolyte imbalance
24.A client with hyperparathyroidism has serum calcium 13 mg/dL. Which
medication should be prepared? - >>>Answer- Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
25.What is the antidote for warfarin overdose? - >>>Answer- Vitamin K
(phytonadione)
26.A patient on metformin is scheduled for a CT scan with IV contrast. What
should the nurse do? - >>>Answer- Hold metformin on the day of
procedure and for 48 hours after, then restart if renal function is stable
27.What is the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis? - >>>Answer- Epinephrine
(IM)
28.Which medication is used for opioid-induced constipation? -
>>>Answer- Methylnaltrexone
29.What adverse effect is specific to alendronate (Fosamax)? -
>>>Answer- Esophageal irritation (take with full glass of water and
remain upright for 30 minutes)
30.A patient is prescribed digoxin. Which electrolyte imbalance increases risk
of toxicity? - >>>Answer- Hypokalemia
31.What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors (e.g.,
omeprazole)? - >>>Answer- Irreversible inhibition of H+/K+ ATPase in
gastric parietal cells
32.Which antibiotic is associated with red man syndrome? -
>>>Answer- Vancomycin (when infused too rapidly)
33.A patient on MAOI antidepressants should avoid which food? -
>>>Answer- Tyramine-rich foods (aged cheese, cured meats, fermented
products)
34.What is the reversal agent for benzodiazepines? - >>>Answer- Flumazenil
35.Which medication is used to treat bipolar disorder and requires monitoring
of serum levels? - >>>Answer- Lithium
