ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED
EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTANSWERS
Question 1
A patient is being educated on taking levothyroxine, a drug used to balance thyroid
activity. What should
you include in their education?
A. Don't bother your health care professionals if you experience side effects
B. Take this at the same time every day
C. Thyroid tests are unnecessary while taking this drug
D. It is okay to take this drug if you have recently had a myocardial infarction
Correct Answer
B. Take this at the same time every day
Question 2
Which is the only type of insulin that can be given IV?
a. Regular
b. NPH
c. Long-acting
d. Rapid-acting
Correct Answer
A. regular
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,Question 3
A nursing is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for omeprazole.
which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Taking the medication after meals
B. Discussing potential side effects such as vertigo or joint pain
C. Alcohol consumption while taking omeprazole doesn't cause problems
D. Informing the client that long term use may increase the risk of fractures.
Correct Answer
D. Informing the client that long term use may increase the risk of fractures.
Question 4
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for total parenteral
nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. "You will be weighed twice a week while receiving TPN."
B. "Your blood sugar will be checked once a day."
C. "You will have a central line placed to receive TPN."
D. "Your intake and output will be measured every 2 days."
Correct Answer
C. "You will have a central line placed to receive TPN."
Question 5
What is an adverse effect of mucolytic agents?
Correct Answer
bronchospasm
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,Question 6
Common side effects of iron supplements include (select all that apply):
a. constipation
b. drowsiness
c. upset stomach
d. nausea
Correct Answer
A. Constipation
C. Upset stomach
D. nausea
Question 7
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for transdermal nitroglycerin
to treat angina pectoris. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include
in the teaching?
A. Apply a new transdermal patch when chest pain is experienced.
B. Apply the transdermal patch in the morning.
C. Apply the transdermal patch in the same location as the previous patch.
D. Apply a new transdermal patch once a week.
Correct Answer
B. Apply the transdermal patch in the morning.
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that
the client has hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Discontinue the infusion.
B. Administer IV dextrose.
C. Warm formula to room temperature.
D. Obtain arterial blood gases.
Correct Answer
B. Administer IV dextrose.
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, Question 9
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking pioglitazone. The
nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
A. Insomnia
B. Fluid retention
C. Tinnitus
D. Orthostatic hypotension
Correct Answer
B. Fluid retention
Question 10
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has heart failure and is taking
spironolactone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A." I will increase my intake of citrus fruits, bananas, and potatoes."
B. "I will use salt substitutes on my food."
C. "I will drink as much water as i can while taking medication."
D." I will watch for increased breast tissue growth while taking this medication."
Correct Answer
D." I will watch for increased breast tissue growth while taking this medication."
Question 11
ACE Inhibitors are used in the treatment of all EXCEPT:
a. Hypertension
b. Heart Failure
c. Hypotension
d. Diabetic nephropathy
Correct Answer
C. hypotension
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EXAM TEST BANK QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTANSWERS
Question 1
A patient is being educated on taking levothyroxine, a drug used to balance thyroid
activity. What should
you include in their education?
A. Don't bother your health care professionals if you experience side effects
B. Take this at the same time every day
C. Thyroid tests are unnecessary while taking this drug
D. It is okay to take this drug if you have recently had a myocardial infarction
Correct Answer
B. Take this at the same time every day
Question 2
Which is the only type of insulin that can be given IV?
a. Regular
b. NPH
c. Long-acting
d. Rapid-acting
Correct Answer
A. regular
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,Question 3
A nursing is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for omeprazole.
which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Taking the medication after meals
B. Discussing potential side effects such as vertigo or joint pain
C. Alcohol consumption while taking omeprazole doesn't cause problems
D. Informing the client that long term use may increase the risk of fractures.
Correct Answer
D. Informing the client that long term use may increase the risk of fractures.
Question 4
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for total parenteral
nutrition (TPN). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the
teaching?
A. "You will be weighed twice a week while receiving TPN."
B. "Your blood sugar will be checked once a day."
C. "You will have a central line placed to receive TPN."
D. "Your intake and output will be measured every 2 days."
Correct Answer
C. "You will have a central line placed to receive TPN."
Question 5
What is an adverse effect of mucolytic agents?
Correct Answer
bronchospasm
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,Question 6
Common side effects of iron supplements include (select all that apply):
a. constipation
b. drowsiness
c. upset stomach
d. nausea
Correct Answer
A. Constipation
C. Upset stomach
D. nausea
Question 7
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for transdermal nitroglycerin
to treat angina pectoris. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include
in the teaching?
A. Apply a new transdermal patch when chest pain is experienced.
B. Apply the transdermal patch in the morning.
C. Apply the transdermal patch in the same location as the previous patch.
D. Apply a new transdermal patch once a week.
Correct Answer
B. Apply the transdermal patch in the morning.
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving parenteral nutrition and identifies that
the client has hypoglycemia. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Discontinue the infusion.
B. Administer IV dextrose.
C. Warm formula to room temperature.
D. Obtain arterial blood gases.
Correct Answer
B. Administer IV dextrose.
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, Question 9
A nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking pioglitazone. The
nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
A. Insomnia
B. Fluid retention
C. Tinnitus
D. Orthostatic hypotension
Correct Answer
B. Fluid retention
Question 10
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has heart failure and is taking
spironolactone. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an
understanding of the teaching?
A." I will increase my intake of citrus fruits, bananas, and potatoes."
B. "I will use salt substitutes on my food."
C. "I will drink as much water as i can while taking medication."
D." I will watch for increased breast tissue growth while taking this medication."
Correct Answer
D." I will watch for increased breast tissue growth while taking this medication."
Question 11
ACE Inhibitors are used in the treatment of all EXCEPT:
a. Hypertension
b. Heart Failure
c. Hypotension
d. Diabetic nephropathy
Correct Answer
C. hypotension
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