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CMS ATI PHARMACOLOGY RETAKE
EXAM 2O25/2026 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS
7. A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who is prescribed
digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of the following should the nurse
instruct the client to report to the provider? (SATA)
a. Fatigue
b. Constipation
c. Anorexia
d. Rash
e. Diplopia - a. Fatigue
c. Anorexia
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e. Diplopia
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed isosorbide
mononitrate (Imdur) for chronic stable angina. The nurse should
plan to monitor the client for which of the following findings?
a. Bradycardia
b. Fever
c. Hypertension
d. Headache - d. Headache
A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to
start a new prescription for warfarin (Coumadin). Which of the
following over-the-counter medications should the nurse instruct
the client to avoid?
a. Ranitidine (Zantac)
b. Docusate sodium (Colace)
c. Acetaminophen
d. Aspirin - d. Aspirin
A nurse is caring for a client who has angina pectoris and is
prescribed a nitroglycerin patch (Nitro-Dur) once daily. Which of
the following are true regarding the administration of transdermal
nitroglycerin? (SATA)
a. Apply the patch at the same time each morning
b. Leave the patch in place for 24 hr before replacing.
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c. Put patch on a hairless area of skin.
d. Rotate the sites of administration with each application.
e. Cut patches in half to allow for smaller doses of prescribed
medication. - a. Apply the patch at the same time each morning
c. Put patch on a hairless area of skin.
e. Cut patches in half to allow for smaller doses of prescribed
medication.
After instilling an eye drop that has a systematic effect, the nurse
should press on which of the following to prevent absorption into
the circulation?
a. The bony orbit
b. The nasolacrimal duct
c. The conjunctival sac
d. The outer cantus of the eye - b. The nasolacrimal duct
A nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with
primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) during a screening
examination. Which of the following data collection finding should
the nurse expect?
a. Sudden loss of central vision
b. Intraocular pressure 19 mm Hg
c. No reports of pain
d. Intact peripheral vision - c. No reports of pain
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A nurse is preparing to administer timolol (Timoptic) ophthalmic
drops into the eye of a client who has glaucoma. For which of the
following adverse effects should this client be monitored?
a. Hypertension
b. Bradycardia
c. Seizures
d. Jaundice - b. Bradycardia
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for tizanidine
(Zanaflex) for relief of muscle spasm following a back injury.
Which of the following lab values should the nurse expect to
monitor while the client is taking this medication?
a. Serum creatinine
b. Liver enzymes
c. WBC count
d. RBC count - b. Liver enzymes
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client with asthma about how
to use cromolyn (Intal). Which of the following should the nurse
include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
a. Take the medication 15 min before exercising.
b. Follow a fixed-dosage schedule for long-term control of asthma.
c. Expect to lose weight while taking the medication.
d. Observe for adverse effects such as tremors, restlessness, and
palpitations.
CMS ATI PHARMACOLOGY RETAKE
EXAM 2O25/2026 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GUARANTEED PASS
7. A nurse is reinforcing teaching for a client who is prescribed
digoxin (Lanoxin). Which of the following should the nurse
instruct the client to report to the provider? (SATA)
a. Fatigue
b. Constipation
c. Anorexia
d. Rash
e. Diplopia - a. Fatigue
c. Anorexia
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e. Diplopia
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed isosorbide
mononitrate (Imdur) for chronic stable angina. The nurse should
plan to monitor the client for which of the following findings?
a. Bradycardia
b. Fever
c. Hypertension
d. Headache - d. Headache
A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to
start a new prescription for warfarin (Coumadin). Which of the
following over-the-counter medications should the nurse instruct
the client to avoid?
a. Ranitidine (Zantac)
b. Docusate sodium (Colace)
c. Acetaminophen
d. Aspirin - d. Aspirin
A nurse is caring for a client who has angina pectoris and is
prescribed a nitroglycerin patch (Nitro-Dur) once daily. Which of
the following are true regarding the administration of transdermal
nitroglycerin? (SATA)
a. Apply the patch at the same time each morning
b. Leave the patch in place for 24 hr before replacing.
,5|Page
c. Put patch on a hairless area of skin.
d. Rotate the sites of administration with each application.
e. Cut patches in half to allow for smaller doses of prescribed
medication. - a. Apply the patch at the same time each morning
c. Put patch on a hairless area of skin.
e. Cut patches in half to allow for smaller doses of prescribed
medication.
After instilling an eye drop that has a systematic effect, the nurse
should press on which of the following to prevent absorption into
the circulation?
a. The bony orbit
b. The nasolacrimal duct
c. The conjunctival sac
d. The outer cantus of the eye - b. The nasolacrimal duct
A nurse is caring for a client who has just been diagnosed with
primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) during a screening
examination. Which of the following data collection finding should
the nurse expect?
a. Sudden loss of central vision
b. Intraocular pressure 19 mm Hg
c. No reports of pain
d. Intact peripheral vision - c. No reports of pain
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A nurse is preparing to administer timolol (Timoptic) ophthalmic
drops into the eye of a client who has glaucoma. For which of the
following adverse effects should this client be monitored?
a. Hypertension
b. Bradycardia
c. Seizures
d. Jaundice - b. Bradycardia
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for tizanidine
(Zanaflex) for relief of muscle spasm following a back injury.
Which of the following lab values should the nurse expect to
monitor while the client is taking this medication?
a. Serum creatinine
b. Liver enzymes
c. WBC count
d. RBC count - b. Liver enzymes
A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client with asthma about how
to use cromolyn (Intal). Which of the following should the nurse
include in the teaching? (Select all that apply)
a. Take the medication 15 min before exercising.
b. Follow a fixed-dosage schedule for long-term control of asthma.
c. Expect to lose weight while taking the medication.
d. Observe for adverse effects such as tremors, restlessness, and
palpitations.
