ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED NGN/RN
ATI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2025 WITH
ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
|FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS |ALREADY GRADED A+|NEWEST
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a nurse should be aware that metoclopramide (Reglan) is contraindicated for a client who:
A. is receiving chemotherapy
B. has an intestinal obstruction
C. has glaucoma
D. is vomiting after undergoing a colon resection
B. has an intestinal obstruction
reglan promotes gastric emptying; it should not be given to a client with an intestinal
obstruction
a nurse is caring for an older adult client who has been diagnosed with depression and is
prescribed tricyclic antidepressant amitripyline (Elavil). which of the following diagnostic tests
should the nurse anticipate will be ordered prior to starting the client on this medication?
A. CBC
B. EEG
C. ECG
D. liver function profile
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,C. ECG
EEGs are ordered to assess clients with suspected seizures for the presence of abnormal
electrical activity in the brain
When preparing the discharge plan for a client who has been on a long term prednisone
(Deltasone) therapy, the nurse should be aware that such clients are at risk for which of the
following?
A. gingival ulcerations
B. orthostatic hypotension
C. stress fracture
D. weight loss
C. stress fractures
A primary care provider prescribes an infusion of a hypertonic solution. which of the following
intravenous solutions should the nurse anticipate administering?
A. dextrose 5% in lactated ringers
B. dextrose 5% in water
C. lactated Ringers
D. NS
A. dextrose 5% in lactated ringers
osmotic pressure is demonstrated when a solvent moves through a semipermeable
membrane from a weaker concentration to a stronger concentration. IV solutions are
determined by the way their osmotic characteristics affect red blood cells. a hypertonic
solution, such as dextrose in LR, exerts greater osmotic pressure than that of the blood serum,
thereby causing cells to shrink.
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?
A. allergic response
B. superinfection
C. synergistic reaction
D. eythromycin toxicity
B. superinfection
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
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,monitor the client for which of the following?
A. elevated body temperature
B. hyperactive reflexes
C. muscle weakness
D. weight loss
C. muscle weakness
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who is prescribed valproic acid
(Depakene) for seizures. The nurse instructs the parents that it will be necessary for the child to
return to the clinic in 2 weeks to have which of the following diagnostic tests performed? (select
all that apply)
A. BUN
B. platelet count
C. Aspartate aminotransferase
D. urinalysis
E. alanine aminotransferase
B, C, E
Valproic acid has no effect on renal function. The major effect on the hematologic system is on
the platelet count. valproic acid may cause thrombocytopenia and prolonged bleeding time.
A nurse is preparing to administer a morphine sulfate IV to a client for pain. the nurse should
expect the onset of pain relief for the client to take place in:
A. 10-15 min
B. 15-30 min
C. 30-60 min
D. 60-90 min
A. 10-15 min
the IV route is considered to be the fastest
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?
A. stabilize electrolyte levels
B. prevent fluid retention
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, C. treat anemia
D. help lower BUN and creatinine levels
C. treat anemia
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?
A. hypoglycemia
B. proteinuria
C. elevated temperature
D. visual disturbances
B. proteinuria
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 hr period?
20 mL
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 is discontinue taking the
medication?
A. nausea
B. metallic taste
C. fever
D. drowsiness
C. fever
metallic taste is an expected side effect. clients should be instructed that this may occur and
not to discontinue taking meds.
A nurse is caring for a client taking filgrastim (Neupogen) and is reviewing the client's morning
CBC and differential. in evaluating the client's response to filgrastim, the nurse should review
the:
A. erythrocyte count
B. neutrophil count
C. lympocyte count
D. thrombocyte count
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ATI PHARMACOLOGY EXAM 2025 WITH
ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
|FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS |ALREADY GRADED A+|NEWEST
|GUARANTEED PASS|LATEST UPDATE
a nurse should be aware that metoclopramide (Reglan) is contraindicated for a client who:
A. is receiving chemotherapy
B. has an intestinal obstruction
C. has glaucoma
D. is vomiting after undergoing a colon resection
B. has an intestinal obstruction
reglan promotes gastric emptying; it should not be given to a client with an intestinal
obstruction
a nurse is caring for an older adult client who has been diagnosed with depression and is
prescribed tricyclic antidepressant amitripyline (Elavil). which of the following diagnostic tests
should the nurse anticipate will be ordered prior to starting the client on this medication?
A. CBC
B. EEG
C. ECG
D. liver function profile
1|Page
,C. ECG
EEGs are ordered to assess clients with suspected seizures for the presence of abnormal
electrical activity in the brain
When preparing the discharge plan for a client who has been on a long term prednisone
(Deltasone) therapy, the nurse should be aware that such clients are at risk for which of the
following?
A. gingival ulcerations
B. orthostatic hypotension
C. stress fracture
D. weight loss
C. stress fractures
A primary care provider prescribes an infusion of a hypertonic solution. which of the following
intravenous solutions should the nurse anticipate administering?
A. dextrose 5% in lactated ringers
B. dextrose 5% in water
C. lactated Ringers
D. NS
A. dextrose 5% in lactated ringers
osmotic pressure is demonstrated when a solvent moves through a semipermeable
membrane from a weaker concentration to a stronger concentration. IV solutions are
determined by the way their osmotic characteristics affect red blood cells. a hypertonic
solution, such as dextrose in LR, exerts greater osmotic pressure than that of the blood serum,
thereby causing cells to shrink.
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?
A. allergic response
B. superinfection
C. synergistic reaction
D. eythromycin toxicity
B. superinfection
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
2|Page
,monitor the client for which of the following?
A. elevated body temperature
B. hyperactive reflexes
C. muscle weakness
D. weight loss
C. muscle weakness
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a child who is prescribed valproic acid
(Depakene) for seizures. The nurse instructs the parents that it will be necessary for the child to
return to the clinic in 2 weeks to have which of the following diagnostic tests performed? (select
all that apply)
A. BUN
B. platelet count
C. Aspartate aminotransferase
D. urinalysis
E. alanine aminotransferase
B, C, E
Valproic acid has no effect on renal function. The major effect on the hematologic system is on
the platelet count. valproic acid may cause thrombocytopenia and prolonged bleeding time.
A nurse is preparing to administer a morphine sulfate IV to a client for pain. the nurse should
expect the onset of pain relief for the client to take place in:
A. 10-15 min
B. 15-30 min
C. 30-60 min
D. 60-90 min
A. 10-15 min
the IV route is considered to be the fastest
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?
A. stabilize electrolyte levels
B. prevent fluid retention
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, C. treat anemia
D. help lower BUN and creatinine levels
C. treat anemia
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?
A. hypoglycemia
B. proteinuria
C. elevated temperature
D. visual disturbances
B. proteinuria
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 hr period?
20 mL
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 is discontinue taking the
medication?
A. nausea
B. metallic taste
C. fever
D. drowsiness
C. fever
metallic taste is an expected side effect. clients should be instructed that this may occur and
not to discontinue taking meds.
A nurse is caring for a client taking filgrastim (Neupogen) and is reviewing the client's morning
CBC and differential. in evaluating the client's response to filgrastim, the nurse should review
the:
A. erythrocyte count
B. neutrophil count
C. lympocyte count
D. thrombocyte count
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