PHARM ATI PROCTORED 2019 QUESTIONS WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS 2025.

PHARM ATI PROCTORED 2019
QUESTIONS WITH ACTUAL SOLUTIONS
2025.

A nurse is assessing a client who reports using several herbal and vitamin
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supplements daily, including saw palmetto. The nurse should recognize that saw
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palmetto is a supplement used by clients to elicit which of the following therapeutic
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effects
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A. urinary health promotion
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B. immune system stimulation
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C. decreased leg pain from arterial disease
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D. prevention of nausea caused by motion sickness - ANSWER:A. urinary health
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promotion
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Saw palmetto is used primarily for manifestations related to prostatic conditions,
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such as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Its effectiveness has not been
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scientifically proven, however. The nurse should teach the client to check with the
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provider about interactions between saw palmetto and other medications.
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A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about medications. The
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nurse
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should include that aspirin is contraindicated for children who have a viral infection
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due
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to the risk of developing which of the following adverse effects?
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a. VV Reye's syndrome VV



b. VV Visual disturbances VV



c. VV Diabetes mellitus VV



d. VV Wilm's tumor - ANSWER:a. Reye's syndrome
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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney failure with an AV
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fistula for hemodialysis and new prescription for epoetin alfa. Which of the following
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therapeutic effects of epoetin alfa should the nurse include in the teaching?
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a. VV Reduces blood pressure VV VV



b. VV Inhibits clotting of fistula VV VV VV



c. VV Promotes RBC production VV VV



d. VV Stimulates growth of neutrophils - ANSWER:c. Promotes RBC production
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,A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a headache.
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Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
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a. VV Ibuprofen (NSAIDS) VV



b. VV Naproxen (NSAIDS) VV



c. VV Aspirin (NSAIDS) VV



d. VV Acetaminophen (anlagesics) - ANSWER:d. Acetaminophen (anlagesics) VV VV VV VV VV




A nurse is caring for a client who has prescription for clopidogrel. The nurse should
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monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
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a. Insomnia
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b. Hypotension
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c. Bleeding
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d. Constipation - ANSWER:c. Bleeding
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A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about contraindications to ceftriaxone.
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The nurse should include a severe allergy to which of the following medications as
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contraindication to ceftriaxone?
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a. Gentamicin
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b. Clindamycin
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c. Piperacillin
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d. Sulfamethoxazole-trimethroprim - ANSWER:c. Piperacillin
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A nurse is providing teaching to a newly licensed nurse about metoclopramide. The
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nurse should include in the teaching that which of the following conditions is a
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contraindication to this medication? VV VV VV




a. VV Hyperthyroidism
b. VV Intestinal obstruction VV



c. VV Glaucoma
d. VV Low blood pressure - ANSWER:b. Intestinal obstruction
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A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine to treat
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schizophrenia. The client has a mask like facial expression and is experiencing
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involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following medications should the
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nurse anticipate administering?
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a. Amantadine
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b. Bupropion (aytpical antidepressant)
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c. Phenelzine (MAOI)
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d. Hydroxyzine (Antihistamine) - ANSWER:a. Amantadine
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A nurse is administering subQ epinephrine for a client who is experiencing
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anaphylaxis.
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The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
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a. Hypotension
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b. Hyperthermia
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, c. Hypoglycemia
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d. Tachycardia - ANSWER:d. Tachycardia
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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has UTI and new prescription for
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phenazopyridine and ciprofloxacin. Which of the following statements by the client
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indicates the need for further teaching?
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a. If the phenazopyridine upsets my stomach, I can take it with meals.
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b. The phenazopyridine will relieve my discomfort, but the cipro will get rid of the
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infections.

c. I need to drink2 liters of fluid per day while I am taking cipro.
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d. I should notify my provider immediately if my urine turns an orange color. -
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ANSWER:d. I should notify my provider immediately if my urine turns an orange
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color.
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A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for zolpidem at
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bedtime to promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of
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the following
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adverse effects? VV



a. Ecchymosis
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b. Decreased urine output
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c. Increased blood pressure
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d. Dizziness - ANSWER:d. Dizziness
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A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who reports fatigue and cold
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intolerance. The client has an increased thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level
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and a decreased total T3 and T4 level. The nurse should anticipate a prescription
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for which of
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the following medications?
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a. VV Methimazole
b. VV Somatropin
c. VV Levothyroxine
d. VV Propylthiouracil - ANSWER:c. Levothyroxine VV VV VV




A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
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hydrochlorothiazide 50mg po daily to treat hypertension. Which of the following VV VV VV VV VV VV VV VV VV VV



instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
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a. Take the hydrochlorothiazide as needed for edema
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b. Check your weight once each week
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