ATI PHARM PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS VERIFIED LATEST 2024 RATED A+
An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by: - ans
✅providing antibodies obtained from immune humans or animals.
Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Which is
the rationale? - ans ✅Antacids may interfere with absorption of drugs taken
at the same time.
Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because it: - ans
✅can cause "red man syndrome", a hypertensive crisis that is almost always
fatal.
The antagonist for a client who has overdosed on morphine is: - ans
✅narcan.
The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is: - ans
✅thromboembolism.
,When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect: - ans
✅higher dose needed to achieve same effect.
Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with: - ans ✅Type 2
diabetes mellitus.
The nurse assesses a client shortly after an intravenous infusion of the
osmotic diuretic mannitol is started. Which finding represents an early
adverse effect of mannitol? - ans ✅Bounding pulse
Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta
adrenergic blockers: - ans ✅are less likely to cause bronchoconstriction.
A client who experiences motion sickness during airplane flights obtains a
prescription for meclizine (Antivert). When is the best time to take the drug?
- ans ✅One hour before the flight
,Before prescribing a cephalosporin, the nurse practitioner asks if the client is
allergic to penicillin. Why is this important to assess? - ans ✅A client who is
allergic to penicillin can have a cross sensitivity to cephalosporins.
The use of which class of antibiotics should be avoided in children? - ans
✅Tetracyclines
In a walk-in clinic, clients are often given intramuscular injections. Which
drug should be readily available in case a client has an anaphylactic
reaction? - ans ✅Epinephrine
Thiazide and loop (high ceiling) diuretics are similar in that both: - ans
✅decrease tubular reabsorption of sodium and water.
Which of the statements by the nurse most accurately describes the effects
of declined plasma albumin levels in older adults? - ans ✅"There is an
increased risk for adverse effects."
, To prevent oral fungal infections, the nurse should instruct the client who
uses a beclomethasone inhaler to take which action? - ans ✅Rinse the
mouth after each use.
A client takes ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen) birth control
pills. She calls the clinic and relates that she missed her medication
yesterday. Which instructions will the nurse give? - ans ✅"Take two pills
today then continue on a daily basis."
The nurse may administer acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) inhalation to: - ans
✅facilitate mucus expectoration.
Development of a chronic cough is an adverse effect associated with which
class of anti-hypertensive drugs? - ans ✅Angiotensin converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitors
The nurse may administer baclofen (Lioresal) for the treatment of which
condition? - ans ✅Protracted muscle spasticity
ANSWERS VERIFIED LATEST 2024 RATED A+
An immunizing agent that confers active immunity protects by: - ans
✅providing antibodies obtained from immune humans or animals.
Antacids should be given one hour apart from most other drugs. Which is
the rationale? - ans ✅Antacids may interfere with absorption of drugs taken
at the same time.
Vancomycin should not be used to treat minor infections because it: - ans
✅can cause "red man syndrome", a hypertensive crisis that is almost always
fatal.
The antagonist for a client who has overdosed on morphine is: - ans
✅narcan.
The most serious adverse reaction to oral contraceptives is: - ans
✅thromboembolism.
,When a client develops tolerance to a drug, the nurse would expect: - ans
✅higher dose needed to achieve same effect.
Antihyperglycemic agents are prescribed for clients with: - ans ✅Type 2
diabetes mellitus.
The nurse assesses a client shortly after an intravenous infusion of the
osmotic diuretic mannitol is started. Which finding represents an early
adverse effect of mannitol? - ans ✅Bounding pulse
Compared to other beta adrenergic blockers, cardioselective beta
adrenergic blockers: - ans ✅are less likely to cause bronchoconstriction.
A client who experiences motion sickness during airplane flights obtains a
prescription for meclizine (Antivert). When is the best time to take the drug?
- ans ✅One hour before the flight
,Before prescribing a cephalosporin, the nurse practitioner asks if the client is
allergic to penicillin. Why is this important to assess? - ans ✅A client who is
allergic to penicillin can have a cross sensitivity to cephalosporins.
The use of which class of antibiotics should be avoided in children? - ans
✅Tetracyclines
In a walk-in clinic, clients are often given intramuscular injections. Which
drug should be readily available in case a client has an anaphylactic
reaction? - ans ✅Epinephrine
Thiazide and loop (high ceiling) diuretics are similar in that both: - ans
✅decrease tubular reabsorption of sodium and water.
Which of the statements by the nurse most accurately describes the effects
of declined plasma albumin levels in older adults? - ans ✅"There is an
increased risk for adverse effects."
, To prevent oral fungal infections, the nurse should instruct the client who
uses a beclomethasone inhaler to take which action? - ans ✅Rinse the
mouth after each use.
A client takes ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen) birth control
pills. She calls the clinic and relates that she missed her medication
yesterday. Which instructions will the nurse give? - ans ✅"Take two pills
today then continue on a daily basis."
The nurse may administer acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) inhalation to: - ans
✅facilitate mucus expectoration.
Development of a chronic cough is an adverse effect associated with which
class of anti-hypertensive drugs? - ans ✅Angiotensin converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitors
The nurse may administer baclofen (Lioresal) for the treatment of which
condition? - ans ✅Protracted muscle spasticity
