RN ATI PHARMACOLOGY RETAKE – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
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Core Domains
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Safe Medication Administration
Dosage Calculation and IV Therapy
Adverse Effects and Interactions
Individual Body System Medications
Pain Management and Comfort
Legal and Ethical Nursing Care
Introduction
This assessment is designed to rigorously evaluate the candidate's proficiency in
pharmacological principles and nursing responsibilities. The primary purpose of
this exam is to ensure the safe and effective administration of medications in
various clinical settings. It assesses essential knowledge of drug classifications,
therapeutic intents, and contraindications. The structure utilizes multiple-choice
and scenario-based questions to mirror the complexity of real-world nursing
practice. By emphasizing critical thinking and clinical decision-making, the
,assessment requires candidates to apply theoretical knowledge to patient care
scenarios, ensuring a high standard of regulatory compliance, ethical practice, and
patient safety.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client with heart failure. Which
of the following actions is the priority before administration?
A. Checking the client's blood pressure
🟢✔️ B. Assessing the apical pulse for one full minute
C. Monitoring the client's respiratory rate
D. Measuring the client's weight
🔴 Explanation: The apical pulse must be assessed for a full minute prior to
administering digoxin, as the medication can cause bradycardia. The dose is
typically held if the heart rate is below 60/min in adults.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin. Which of the following
laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the medication's
effectiveness?
A. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
B. Platelet count
,🟢✔️ C. International Normalized Ratio (INR)
D. Serum potassium
🔴 Explanation: INR (and Prothrombin Time) is the standard measurement used
to monitor the therapeutic effect of warfarin, an oral anticoagulant.
3. A client is prescribed albuterol via a metered-dose inhaler. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
🟢✔️ A. Wait 1 minute between puffs of the same medication
B. Exhale quickly immediately after inhaling the medication
C. Rinse the mouth with water only if using a steroid
D. Clean the plastic inhaler case once every month
🔴 Explanation: Waiting 1 minute between puffs allows for better bronchodilation
and deeper penetration of the second dose into the lungs.
4. A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who has a new
prescription for lithium. Which of the following medications, if taken
concurrently, increases the risk for lithium toxicity?
A. Acetaminophen
🟢✔️ B. Furosemide
, C. Levothyroxine
D. Penicillin
🔴 Explanation: Diuretics like furosemide can cause sodium depletion, which
leads to decreased lithium excretion and an increased risk of lithium toxicity.
5. A nurse is providing teaching to a client starting a prescription for captopril.
Which of the following adverse effects is the most common reason for
discontinuing this medication?
A. Weight gain
B. Photosensitivity
C. Blurred vision
🟢✔️ D. Persistent dry cough
🔴 Explanation: ACE inhibitors like captopril commonly cause a dry,
nonproductive cough due to the accumulation of bradykinin in the lungs.
6. A client who has a history of opioid use disorder is experiencing an acute
overdose. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to
administer?
🟢✔️ A. Naloxone
B. Flumazenil
VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES |
GUARANTEED PASS | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
Core Domains
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
Safe Medication Administration
Dosage Calculation and IV Therapy
Adverse Effects and Interactions
Individual Body System Medications
Pain Management and Comfort
Legal and Ethical Nursing Care
Introduction
This assessment is designed to rigorously evaluate the candidate's proficiency in
pharmacological principles and nursing responsibilities. The primary purpose of
this exam is to ensure the safe and effective administration of medications in
various clinical settings. It assesses essential knowledge of drug classifications,
therapeutic intents, and contraindications. The structure utilizes multiple-choice
and scenario-based questions to mirror the complexity of real-world nursing
practice. By emphasizing critical thinking and clinical decision-making, the
,assessment requires candidates to apply theoretical knowledge to patient care
scenarios, ensuring a high standard of regulatory compliance, ethical practice, and
patient safety.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client with heart failure. Which
of the following actions is the priority before administration?
A. Checking the client's blood pressure
🟢✔️ B. Assessing the apical pulse for one full minute
C. Monitoring the client's respiratory rate
D. Measuring the client's weight
🔴 Explanation: The apical pulse must be assessed for a full minute prior to
administering digoxin, as the medication can cause bradycardia. The dose is
typically held if the heart rate is below 60/min in adults.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who is taking warfarin. Which of the following
laboratory values should the nurse monitor to evaluate the medication's
effectiveness?
A. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
B. Platelet count
,🟢✔️ C. International Normalized Ratio (INR)
D. Serum potassium
🔴 Explanation: INR (and Prothrombin Time) is the standard measurement used
to monitor the therapeutic effect of warfarin, an oral anticoagulant.
3. A client is prescribed albuterol via a metered-dose inhaler. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
🟢✔️ A. Wait 1 minute between puffs of the same medication
B. Exhale quickly immediately after inhaling the medication
C. Rinse the mouth with water only if using a steroid
D. Clean the plastic inhaler case once every month
🔴 Explanation: Waiting 1 minute between puffs allows for better bronchodilation
and deeper penetration of the second dose into the lungs.
4. A nurse is reviewing the medication record of a client who has a new
prescription for lithium. Which of the following medications, if taken
concurrently, increases the risk for lithium toxicity?
A. Acetaminophen
🟢✔️ B. Furosemide
, C. Levothyroxine
D. Penicillin
🔴 Explanation: Diuretics like furosemide can cause sodium depletion, which
leads to decreased lithium excretion and an increased risk of lithium toxicity.
5. A nurse is providing teaching to a client starting a prescription for captopril.
Which of the following adverse effects is the most common reason for
discontinuing this medication?
A. Weight gain
B. Photosensitivity
C. Blurred vision
🟢✔️ D. Persistent dry cough
🔴 Explanation: ACE inhibitors like captopril commonly cause a dry,
nonproductive cough due to the accumulation of bradykinin in the lungs.
6. A client who has a history of opioid use disorder is experiencing an acute
overdose. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to
administer?
🟢✔️ A. Naloxone
B. Flumazenil
