RN Pharmacology for Nursing Edition 8.0 by ATI
Nursing Education (2025/2026 Academic Year) -
Comprehensive Exam Practice Questions &
Verified Answers for First Attempt Success
Which of the following data should the nurse obtain?
(Select all that apply.) Use of herbal products Ability to
swallow Allergies - ANSWER//Use of herbal products
Ability to swallow Allergies A nurse educator is
reviewing medication metabolism at an in-service
presentation. Which of the following factors should the
educator include as a reason to administer lower
medication dosages? (Select all that apply.) Liver failure
Concurrent use of medication the pathway metabolizes -
ANSWER//Liver failure Concurrent use of medication
the pathway metabolizes A nurse is preparing to
administer eye drops to a client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) Ask
client to look up at the ceiling Drop medication into the
conjunctival sac Instruct the client to close eye gently
after installation - ANSWER// A provider prescribes
phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The
medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many
times per day should the nurse expect to administer this
medication? One Two Three Four - ANSWER//One A
nurse is teaching a client about transdermal patches.
Which of the following statements should the nurse
identify as an indication that the client understands? I
will clean the site with an alcohol swab before I apply a
patch I will rotate the site weekly I will apply the patch
to an area of skin with no hair I will place the new patch
on the site of the old patch I will apply the patch to an
,area of skin with no hair - ANSWER//I will apply the
patch to an area of skin with no hair A nurse reviewing a
client's medical record notes a new prescription for
verifying the trough level of the client's medication.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Obtain a blood specimen immediately prior to
administering the next dose of medication -
ANSWER//Obtain a blood specimen immediately prior
to administering the next dose of medication A nurse is
caring for a client experiencing IV extravasation. The
facility requires the administration of an antidote for the
prescribed IV solution. After stopping the IV infusion,
which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Remove the IV catheter Withdraw the solution from the
IV access Administer the antidote to the vesicant Insert a
new IV access in a different extremity -
ANSWER//Withdraw the solution from the IV access A
nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy for an older adult
client. Which of the following actions should the nurse
plan to take? Use a disposable razor to remove excess
hair on the extremity Select the back of the client's hand
and insert the IV catheter Distend the veins by using a
blood pressure cuff Direct the client to raise their arm
above the heart Distend the veins by using a blood
pressure cuff - ANSWER//Distend the veins by using a
blood pressure cuff A nurse assessing the IV catheter
insertion site for a client receiving a nonvesicant solution
and notes swelling at the site with decreased skin
temperature. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? (Select all that apply.) Stop infusion Start a
new IV distal to site Apply warm compress to insertion
site Elevate client's arm Obtain a specimen for culture at
the insertion site. Stop infusion Apply warm compress to
,insertion site Elevate client's arm - ANSWER//Stop
infusion Apply warm compress to insertion site Elevate
client's arm A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of
clients. The nurse should contact the provider about a
potential contraindication to a medication to a
medication for which of the following clients? (Select all
that apply.) A client at 8 weeks of gestation who asks for
an influenza immunization A client who takes
prednisone and has a possible fungal infection A client
who has a chronic liver disease and is taking
hydrocodone/acetaminophen A client who has a peptic
ulcer disease, takes sucralfate, and has started taking
OTC aluminum hydroxide A client who has a prosthetic
heart valve, takes warfarin, and reports a suspected
pregnancy A client who takes prednisone and has a
possible fungal infection A client who has a chronic liver
disease and is taking hydrocodone/acetaminophen A
client who has a prosthetic heart valve, takes warfarin,
and reports a suspected pregnancy - ANSWER//A client
who takes prednisone and has a possible fungal infection
A client who has a chronic liver disease and is taking
hydrocodone/acetaminophen A client who has a
prosthetic heart valve, takes warfarin, and reports a
suspected pregnancy A nurse is preparing to administer
an IM dose of penicillin to a client who has a new
prescription. The client states when they took penicillin 3
years ago, they developed a rash. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? Administer the prescribed
dose Withhold the medication Ask the provider to
change the prescription to an oral form Administer an
oral antihistamine at the same time Withhold the
medication - ANSWER//Withhold the medication A
nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who
, has a new prescription for an antihypertensive
medication. Which of the following statements should
the nurse give? Be sure to limit your potassium intake
while takin the medication You should check your blood
pressure every 8 hours while taking this medication Your
medication dosage will be increased if you develop
tachycardia Change positions slowly when you move
from sitting to standing Change positions slowly when
you move from sitting to standing - ANSWER//Change
positions slowly when you move from sitting to standing
A nurse is reviewing a client's health record and notes
that the client experiences permanent extrapyramidal
effects caused by a previous medication. The nurse
should recognize that the medication affected which of
the following systems in the client? Cardiovascular
Immune Central Nervous Gastrointestinal Central
Nervous - ANSWER//Central nervous A nurse is caring
for a client who is taking oral oxycodone. The client is
also taking ibuprofen in three recommended doses daily.
The nurse should identify that an interaction between
these two medications will cause which of the following
findings? A decrease in the blood levels of ibuprofen,
possibly leading to a need for increased doses of this
medication A decrease in blood levels of oxycodone,
possibly leading to a need for increases doses of this
medication An increase in the expected therapeutic effect
of both medications An increase in expected adverse
effects for both medications An increase in the expected
therapeutic effect of both medications - ANSWER//An
increase in the expected therapeutic effect of both
medications
Nursing Education (2025/2026 Academic Year) -
Comprehensive Exam Practice Questions &
Verified Answers for First Attempt Success
Which of the following data should the nurse obtain?
(Select all that apply.) Use of herbal products Ability to
swallow Allergies - ANSWER//Use of herbal products
Ability to swallow Allergies A nurse educator is
reviewing medication metabolism at an in-service
presentation. Which of the following factors should the
educator include as a reason to administer lower
medication dosages? (Select all that apply.) Liver failure
Concurrent use of medication the pathway metabolizes -
ANSWER//Liver failure Concurrent use of medication
the pathway metabolizes A nurse is preparing to
administer eye drops to a client. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.) Ask
client to look up at the ceiling Drop medication into the
conjunctival sac Instruct the client to close eye gently
after installation - ANSWER// A provider prescribes
phenobarbital for a client who has a seizure disorder. The
medication has a long half-life of 4 days. How many
times per day should the nurse expect to administer this
medication? One Two Three Four - ANSWER//One A
nurse is teaching a client about transdermal patches.
Which of the following statements should the nurse
identify as an indication that the client understands? I
will clean the site with an alcohol swab before I apply a
patch I will rotate the site weekly I will apply the patch
to an area of skin with no hair I will place the new patch
on the site of the old patch I will apply the patch to an
,area of skin with no hair - ANSWER//I will apply the
patch to an area of skin with no hair A nurse reviewing a
client's medical record notes a new prescription for
verifying the trough level of the client's medication.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Obtain a blood specimen immediately prior to
administering the next dose of medication -
ANSWER//Obtain a blood specimen immediately prior
to administering the next dose of medication A nurse is
caring for a client experiencing IV extravasation. The
facility requires the administration of an antidote for the
prescribed IV solution. After stopping the IV infusion,
which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Remove the IV catheter Withdraw the solution from the
IV access Administer the antidote to the vesicant Insert a
new IV access in a different extremity -
ANSWER//Withdraw the solution from the IV access A
nurse is preparing to initiate IV therapy for an older adult
client. Which of the following actions should the nurse
plan to take? Use a disposable razor to remove excess
hair on the extremity Select the back of the client's hand
and insert the IV catheter Distend the veins by using a
blood pressure cuff Direct the client to raise their arm
above the heart Distend the veins by using a blood
pressure cuff - ANSWER//Distend the veins by using a
blood pressure cuff A nurse assessing the IV catheter
insertion site for a client receiving a nonvesicant solution
and notes swelling at the site with decreased skin
temperature. Which of the following actions should the
nurse take? (Select all that apply.) Stop infusion Start a
new IV distal to site Apply warm compress to insertion
site Elevate client's arm Obtain a specimen for culture at
the insertion site. Stop infusion Apply warm compress to
,insertion site Elevate client's arm - ANSWER//Stop
infusion Apply warm compress to insertion site Elevate
client's arm A nurse in a clinic is caring for a group of
clients. The nurse should contact the provider about a
potential contraindication to a medication to a
medication for which of the following clients? (Select all
that apply.) A client at 8 weeks of gestation who asks for
an influenza immunization A client who takes
prednisone and has a possible fungal infection A client
who has a chronic liver disease and is taking
hydrocodone/acetaminophen A client who has a peptic
ulcer disease, takes sucralfate, and has started taking
OTC aluminum hydroxide A client who has a prosthetic
heart valve, takes warfarin, and reports a suspected
pregnancy A client who takes prednisone and has a
possible fungal infection A client who has a chronic liver
disease and is taking hydrocodone/acetaminophen A
client who has a prosthetic heart valve, takes warfarin,
and reports a suspected pregnancy - ANSWER//A client
who takes prednisone and has a possible fungal infection
A client who has a chronic liver disease and is taking
hydrocodone/acetaminophen A client who has a
prosthetic heart valve, takes warfarin, and reports a
suspected pregnancy A nurse is preparing to administer
an IM dose of penicillin to a client who has a new
prescription. The client states when they took penicillin 3
years ago, they developed a rash. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take? Administer the prescribed
dose Withhold the medication Ask the provider to
change the prescription to an oral form Administer an
oral antihistamine at the same time Withhold the
medication - ANSWER//Withhold the medication A
nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who
, has a new prescription for an antihypertensive
medication. Which of the following statements should
the nurse give? Be sure to limit your potassium intake
while takin the medication You should check your blood
pressure every 8 hours while taking this medication Your
medication dosage will be increased if you develop
tachycardia Change positions slowly when you move
from sitting to standing Change positions slowly when
you move from sitting to standing - ANSWER//Change
positions slowly when you move from sitting to standing
A nurse is reviewing a client's health record and notes
that the client experiences permanent extrapyramidal
effects caused by a previous medication. The nurse
should recognize that the medication affected which of
the following systems in the client? Cardiovascular
Immune Central Nervous Gastrointestinal Central
Nervous - ANSWER//Central nervous A nurse is caring
for a client who is taking oral oxycodone. The client is
also taking ibuprofen in three recommended doses daily.
The nurse should identify that an interaction between
these two medications will cause which of the following
findings? A decrease in the blood levels of ibuprofen,
possibly leading to a need for increased doses of this
medication A decrease in blood levels of oxycodone,
possibly leading to a need for increases doses of this
medication An increase in the expected therapeutic effect
of both medications An increase in expected adverse
effects for both medications An increase in the expected
therapeutic effect of both medications - ANSWER//An
increase in the expected therapeutic effect of both
medications
