ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY EXAM LATEST UPDATE PROCTORED EXAM
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What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - *<<answer>>-they don't cure disease, they slow the
process.
NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? - *<<answer>>administered by
subcutaneous injection or IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - *<<answer>>blood pressure answer (e.g. 120/80)
Medication for Schizophrenia - *<<answer>>risperidone, Risperdal
Macrodantin medication - *<<answer>>used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections
Haldol-inform if you are taking ____________ medication. - *<<answer>>-benzodiazepine class of anti-
anxiety drugs (all ending with "pam") and even, Xanax.
Fosomax - *<<answer>>same as-Alendronate is used for treating osteoporosis in men and
postmenopausal women.
Lipitor - *<<answer>>-lowers cholesterol in blood, "statins". Reduce LDL and total cholesterol. Raise
HDL.
Patient identifiers - *<<answer>>-Medical record number
-home telephone number
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? - *<<answer>>■
Urinalysis
☐ Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity
,☐ Serum creatinine
- Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for acute renal
failure (ARF)
- Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure (CRF)
exceeding 4 mg/dL
■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with ARF
- Gradual increase with elevated serum creatinine over months to years for
CRF
- 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes
- Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased potassium,
phosphorus, and magnesium
■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
What food should you increase when taking Lasix? - *<<answer>>-increased amounts of potassium-rich
foods (e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - *<<answer>>color and temperature
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect - *<<answer>>pain, tightness, pressure, or
heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - *<<answer>>-• Apply at the same time once each day,
preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
for 12 to 14 hr each day.
• Remove the patch at night to reduce
,the risk of developing tolerance to
nitroglycerin. Be medication-free a
minimum of 10 to 12 hr each day (usually
at night).
• Do not cut patches to ensure appropriate
dosage.
• Place the patch on a hairless area of skin
(chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites
to prevent skin irritation.
• Wash skin with soap and water and dry
thoroughly before applying new patch.
RBC Blood transfusion -
*<<answer>>http://www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/FocusedReview/data/datacontext/RM%20AMS%
20RN%208.0%20Chp%2044.pdf (prime with normal saline and infuse with sodium chloride).
Garamycin- - *<<answer>>Antibiotic that is toxic to the kidney, injected for radiology studies.
Digoxin side effects - *<<answer>>-Fatigue
-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting
Singulair - *<<answer>>used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise
(bronchospasm).
What medication to administer with Tylenol overdose? - *<<answer>>acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) must
be given IV
, HPV vaccine - *<<answer>>Human Papilloma Virus (HPV2, HPV4) - -Three doses should be given over a 6
month
-interval for females at 11 to 12 years of age (minimum age is 9 years).
-The second dose should be administered 2 months after the first dose, and the third dose should be
administered 6 months after the first dose.
-HPV4 may be given to males starting at age 9 years of age.
Opioid toxicity-what to check first - *<<answer>>oxygen saturation
Valporic Acid lab - *<<answer>>liver
Lithium report immediately - *<<answer>>slurred speech
Prednisone report - *<<answer>>sore throat
Food to avoid when taking Lithium - *<<answer>>-salty foods
-alcoholic beverages
Labs for patients taking hydrothiazide - *<<answer>>Periodic determination of serum electrolytes to
detect possible electrolyte imbalance should be done at appropriate intervals.
1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level
is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client?
1. Calcium chloride
2. Calcium gluconate
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
4. Large doses of vitamin D - *<<answer>>3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Rationale:
The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium
gluconate and calcium chloride are medications used for the treatment of tetany, which occurs as a
result of acute hypocalcemia. In hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D need to be avoided. Calcitonin,
CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100% CORRECTLY VERIFIED
GRADED A+
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - *<<answer>>-they don't cure disease, they slow the
process.
NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? - *<<answer>>administered by
subcutaneous injection or IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - *<<answer>>blood pressure answer (e.g. 120/80)
Medication for Schizophrenia - *<<answer>>risperidone, Risperdal
Macrodantin medication - *<<answer>>used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections
Haldol-inform if you are taking ____________ medication. - *<<answer>>-benzodiazepine class of anti-
anxiety drugs (all ending with "pam") and even, Xanax.
Fosomax - *<<answer>>same as-Alendronate is used for treating osteoporosis in men and
postmenopausal women.
Lipitor - *<<answer>>-lowers cholesterol in blood, "statins". Reduce LDL and total cholesterol. Raise
HDL.
Patient identifiers - *<<answer>>-Medical record number
-home telephone number
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? - *<<answer>>■
Urinalysis
☐ Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity
,☐ Serum creatinine
- Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for acute renal
failure (ARF)
- Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure (CRF)
exceeding 4 mg/dL
■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with ARF
- Gradual increase with elevated serum creatinine over months to years for
CRF
- 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes
- Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased potassium,
phosphorus, and magnesium
■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
What food should you increase when taking Lasix? - *<<answer>>-increased amounts of potassium-rich
foods (e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - *<<answer>>color and temperature
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect - *<<answer>>pain, tightness, pressure, or
heaviness in the chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - *<<answer>>-• Apply at the same time once each day,
preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
for 12 to 14 hr each day.
• Remove the patch at night to reduce
,the risk of developing tolerance to
nitroglycerin. Be medication-free a
minimum of 10 to 12 hr each day (usually
at night).
• Do not cut patches to ensure appropriate
dosage.
• Place the patch on a hairless area of skin
(chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites
to prevent skin irritation.
• Wash skin with soap and water and dry
thoroughly before applying new patch.
RBC Blood transfusion -
*<<answer>>http://www.atitesting.com/ati_next_gen/FocusedReview/data/datacontext/RM%20AMS%
20RN%208.0%20Chp%2044.pdf (prime with normal saline and infuse with sodium chloride).
Garamycin- - *<<answer>>Antibiotic that is toxic to the kidney, injected for radiology studies.
Digoxin side effects - *<<answer>>-Fatigue
-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting
Singulair - *<<answer>>used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise
(bronchospasm).
What medication to administer with Tylenol overdose? - *<<answer>>acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) must
be given IV
, HPV vaccine - *<<answer>>Human Papilloma Virus (HPV2, HPV4) - -Three doses should be given over a 6
month
-interval for females at 11 to 12 years of age (minimum age is 9 years).
-The second dose should be administered 2 months after the first dose, and the third dose should be
administered 6 months after the first dose.
-HPV4 may be given to males starting at age 9 years of age.
Opioid toxicity-what to check first - *<<answer>>oxygen saturation
Valporic Acid lab - *<<answer>>liver
Lithium report immediately - *<<answer>>slurred speech
Prednisone report - *<<answer>>sore throat
Food to avoid when taking Lithium - *<<answer>>-salty foods
-alcoholic beverages
Labs for patients taking hydrothiazide - *<<answer>>Periodic determination of serum electrolytes to
detect possible electrolyte imbalance should be done at appropriate intervals.
1) A nurse is caring for a client with hyperparathyroidism and notes that the client's serum calcium level
is 13 mg/dL. Which medication should the nurse prepare to administer as prescribed to the client?
1. Calcium chloride
2. Calcium gluconate
3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
4. Large doses of vitamin D - *<<answer>>3. Calcitonin (Miacalcin)
Rationale:
The normal serum calcium level is 8.6 to 10.0 mg/dL. This client is experiencing hypercalcemia. Calcium
gluconate and calcium chloride are medications used for the treatment of tetany, which occurs as a
result of acute hypocalcemia. In hypercalcemia, large doses of vitamin D need to be avoided. Calcitonin,
