ATI PHARMACOLOGY LPN PROCTORED
EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 400
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
A nurse gathering health history on a pt without any known diseases. The pt informs the
nurse he takes Glimepiride. The nurse should question the pt about the presence of
what disease? - Right Ansa -type 2 diabetes
stimulates the release of insulin of beta cells - Right Ansa -sulfonylureas
An elderly pt is is prescribed Ciproflaxin for the treatment of a UTI. The nurse should
inform the pt of which potentially serious adverse side effects? - Right Ansa -tendon
rupture
A pt is taking spironolactone for the treatment of hypertension. The nurse notices EKG
changes on the patient's heart monitor. What blood abnormality should the nurse
suspect as the cause of such changes?
hypokalemia
leukocytosis
hyperkalemia
hypocalcemia - Right Ansa -hyperkalemia
potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia, potentially resulting in cardiac
arrhythmias - Right Ansa -spironolactone
A pt is admitted to the hospital after a severe hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin.
Which of the following classes of antibiotics should the pt avoid in the future?
Tetracyclines
Macrolides
Cephalosporins
Fluroquinolones - Right Ansa -Cephalosporins
,A nurse is obtaining med history from a pt with GERD. The pt claims to take omeprazole
and warfarin at bedtime. The nurse should be concerned because: - Right Ansa -
omeprazole magnifies the effects of coumadin
Diltiazem is used for the treatment of: - Right Ansa -arrhythmias/hypertension
A pt has been prescribed nateglinide for the treatment of hyperglycemia. The patient
should take this medication:
Before bedtime
30 min - Right Ansa -
A pt diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin. Which of the following can
interact with the effects of warfarin?
Carrots
Ferrous sulfate
Furosemide
Dark leafy green veggies - Right Ansa -dark leafy green veggies
The pt tells the nurse he takes antacids after every meal. What should the nurse tell the
pt regarding antacid administration?
Do not take antacids within 2 hrs of other meds
Do not take more than once per day
Take antacids before meals
Do not take at bedtime - Right Ansa -do not take within 2 hrs of other meds
A 64 y/o pt is found unresponsive. After attaching a heart monitor, his EKG reveals
ventricular fibrillation. What drug should the nurse prepare to administer?
Epinephrine
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Atropine - Right Ansa -Epinephrine
Drug used for v-fib, flutter, unstable tachycardia - Right Ansa -Epinephrine
Drug used to increase cardiac output in heart failure - Right Ansa -dobutamine
, Drug used to maintain adequate blood pressure during shock and to maintain kidney
perfusion - Right Ansa -dopamine
Drug used for symptomatic bradycardia - Right Ansa -atropine
A pt taking prednisone for immunosupression after a kidney transplant wants to know
what lifestyle changes he needs to make. The nurse instructs him to eat a diet low in
what nutrient while taking prednisone?
Protein
Potassium
Calcium
Sodium - Right Ansa -Sodium
Fluid retention, edema, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, protein catabolism, and
hypokalemia are side effects of what type of drug? - Right Ansa -corticosteroids
A pt has suffered from a traumatic brain injury and is scheduled to undergo surgery. The
physician requests that the pt be coma-induced. The nurse would expect to administer
which of the following meds for an induced coma of a neurosurgery pt?
Diazepam
Pentobarbital
Lorazepam
Propofol - Right Ansa -pentobarital
An elderly man is prescribed morphine sulfate for acute pain management. The pt is on
bed rest and is NPO. Which of the following side effects is the nurse most concerned
about?
Dizziness
Constipation
Hypertension
Nausea - Right Ansa -constipation
A pt receiving triamterene is admitted to the hospital due to severe metabolic
imbalances. Which of the following abnormal findings would the nurse most expect due
to a side effect of this med?
Hypokalemia
EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST
2024 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 400
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS
A nurse gathering health history on a pt without any known diseases. The pt informs the
nurse he takes Glimepiride. The nurse should question the pt about the presence of
what disease? - Right Ansa -type 2 diabetes
stimulates the release of insulin of beta cells - Right Ansa -sulfonylureas
An elderly pt is is prescribed Ciproflaxin for the treatment of a UTI. The nurse should
inform the pt of which potentially serious adverse side effects? - Right Ansa -tendon
rupture
A pt is taking spironolactone for the treatment of hypertension. The nurse notices EKG
changes on the patient's heart monitor. What blood abnormality should the nurse
suspect as the cause of such changes?
hypokalemia
leukocytosis
hyperkalemia
hypocalcemia - Right Ansa -hyperkalemia
potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia, potentially resulting in cardiac
arrhythmias - Right Ansa -spironolactone
A pt is admitted to the hospital after a severe hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin.
Which of the following classes of antibiotics should the pt avoid in the future?
Tetracyclines
Macrolides
Cephalosporins
Fluroquinolones - Right Ansa -Cephalosporins
,A nurse is obtaining med history from a pt with GERD. The pt claims to take omeprazole
and warfarin at bedtime. The nurse should be concerned because: - Right Ansa -
omeprazole magnifies the effects of coumadin
Diltiazem is used for the treatment of: - Right Ansa -arrhythmias/hypertension
A pt has been prescribed nateglinide for the treatment of hyperglycemia. The patient
should take this medication:
Before bedtime
30 min - Right Ansa -
A pt diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin. Which of the following can
interact with the effects of warfarin?
Carrots
Ferrous sulfate
Furosemide
Dark leafy green veggies - Right Ansa -dark leafy green veggies
The pt tells the nurse he takes antacids after every meal. What should the nurse tell the
pt regarding antacid administration?
Do not take antacids within 2 hrs of other meds
Do not take more than once per day
Take antacids before meals
Do not take at bedtime - Right Ansa -do not take within 2 hrs of other meds
A 64 y/o pt is found unresponsive. After attaching a heart monitor, his EKG reveals
ventricular fibrillation. What drug should the nurse prepare to administer?
Epinephrine
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Atropine - Right Ansa -Epinephrine
Drug used for v-fib, flutter, unstable tachycardia - Right Ansa -Epinephrine
Drug used to increase cardiac output in heart failure - Right Ansa -dobutamine
, Drug used to maintain adequate blood pressure during shock and to maintain kidney
perfusion - Right Ansa -dopamine
Drug used for symptomatic bradycardia - Right Ansa -atropine
A pt taking prednisone for immunosupression after a kidney transplant wants to know
what lifestyle changes he needs to make. The nurse instructs him to eat a diet low in
what nutrient while taking prednisone?
Protein
Potassium
Calcium
Sodium - Right Ansa -Sodium
Fluid retention, edema, hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, protein catabolism, and
hypokalemia are side effects of what type of drug? - Right Ansa -corticosteroids
A pt has suffered from a traumatic brain injury and is scheduled to undergo surgery. The
physician requests that the pt be coma-induced. The nurse would expect to administer
which of the following meds for an induced coma of a neurosurgery pt?
Diazepam
Pentobarbital
Lorazepam
Propofol - Right Ansa -pentobarital
An elderly man is prescribed morphine sulfate for acute pain management. The pt is on
bed rest and is NPO. Which of the following side effects is the nurse most concerned
about?
Dizziness
Constipation
Hypertension
Nausea - Right Ansa -constipation
A pt receiving triamterene is admitted to the hospital due to severe metabolic
imbalances. Which of the following abnormal findings would the nurse most expect due
to a side effect of this med?
Hypokalemia
