ATI Pharmacology Quiz 1 (from ATI website quizzes/practice
exams) Accompanied By Correct Answers.
A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who is schedules to have a contraction stress test
(CST). The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following medications? -
Oxytocin
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed ergotamine tartrate (Ergomar). The nurse
should recognize that ergotamine tartrate is indicated for which of the following? - Migraine
headaches
A primary care provider has prescribed 250 mg PO Q6H of a medication for a client. The
label reads 50 mg/ml. How many ml should the client receive in a 24 hour period? - 20 ml
A nurse is taking the medication history on a client who is to receive a first dose of
ceftriaxone (Rocephin). Which of the following allergies should the nurse report to the
primary care provider? - Piperacillin sodium
A nurse is caring for a client who is to start epoetin alfa (Epogen) for chronic renal failure.
The nurse should recognize that the epoetin alfa is used to do which of the following? - Treat
anemia
After taking erythromycin (Erythrocin) PO for 7 days, a client develops oral candidiasis. The
nurse should recognize that this is most likely due to which of the following? - Superinfection
A nurse receives a prescription to increase a procainamide (Pronestyl) IV infusion to 4
mg/min. The IV bag is labeled Pronestyl 2 g in 500 ml D5W. The nurse will adjust the IV
pump to what rate? - 60 ml/hr
, A nurse is assessing a client in the clinic who is on tamoxifen (Nolvadex). The nurse should
recognize that tamoxifen has which of the following actions? - Anti-estrogenic
When administering diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil) to a client with ulcerative colitis,
the nurse should monitor the client for the development of? - Toxic megacolon
A nurse should be aware that metoclopramide (Reglan) is contraindicated for a client who? -
Has an intestinal obstruction
When preparing the discharge plan for a client who has been on long term prednisone
(Deltasone) therapy, the nurse should be aware that such clients are at risk for which of the
following? - Stress fractures
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking allopurinol (Zyloprim). For
which of the following side effects should the nurse instruct the client to discontinue taking
the medication? - Fever
A client is being treated with a 10-day course of gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin). Which of
the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse
effect of this medication? - Proteinuria
The nurse is caring for a client who has had an acute myocardial infarction. The client is
taking chlorothiazide (Diuril) 500 mg and digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg daily. The nurse should
plan to monitor the client for which of the following? - Muscle weakness
A nurse is caring for an older client who has been diagnosed with depression and is
prescribed tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline (Elavil). Which of the following diagnostic
tests should the nurse anticipate will be ordered prior to starting the client on this
medication? - ECG (electrocardiogram)
exams) Accompanied By Correct Answers.
A nurse is caring for a pregnant client who is schedules to have a contraction stress test
(CST). The nurse should anticipate administering which of the following medications? -
Oxytocin
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed ergotamine tartrate (Ergomar). The nurse
should recognize that ergotamine tartrate is indicated for which of the following? - Migraine
headaches
A primary care provider has prescribed 250 mg PO Q6H of a medication for a client. The
label reads 50 mg/ml. How many ml should the client receive in a 24 hour period? - 20 ml
A nurse is taking the medication history on a client who is to receive a first dose of
ceftriaxone (Rocephin). Which of the following allergies should the nurse report to the
primary care provider? - Piperacillin sodium
A nurse is caring for a client who is to start epoetin alfa (Epogen) for chronic renal failure.
The nurse should recognize that the epoetin alfa is used to do which of the following? - Treat
anemia
After taking erythromycin (Erythrocin) PO for 7 days, a client develops oral candidiasis. The
nurse should recognize that this is most likely due to which of the following? - Superinfection
A nurse receives a prescription to increase a procainamide (Pronestyl) IV infusion to 4
mg/min. The IV bag is labeled Pronestyl 2 g in 500 ml D5W. The nurse will adjust the IV
pump to what rate? - 60 ml/hr
, A nurse is assessing a client in the clinic who is on tamoxifen (Nolvadex). The nurse should
recognize that tamoxifen has which of the following actions? - Anti-estrogenic
When administering diphenoxylate and atropine (Lomotil) to a client with ulcerative colitis,
the nurse should monitor the client for the development of? - Toxic megacolon
A nurse should be aware that metoclopramide (Reglan) is contraindicated for a client who? -
Has an intestinal obstruction
When preparing the discharge plan for a client who has been on long term prednisone
(Deltasone) therapy, the nurse should be aware that such clients are at risk for which of the
following? - Stress fractures
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is to start taking allopurinol (Zyloprim). For
which of the following side effects should the nurse instruct the client to discontinue taking
the medication? - Fever
A client is being treated with a 10-day course of gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin). Which of
the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the client is experiencing an adverse
effect of this medication? - Proteinuria
The nurse is caring for a client who has had an acute myocardial infarction. The client is
taking chlorothiazide (Diuril) 500 mg and digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg daily. The nurse should
plan to monitor the client for which of the following? - Muscle weakness
A nurse is caring for an older client who has been diagnosed with depression and is
prescribed tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline (Elavil). Which of the following diagnostic
tests should the nurse anticipate will be ordered prior to starting the client on this
medication? - ECG (electrocardiogram)
