ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED
EXAM Questions and
Answers 2025
,Patient identifiers - correct answer --Medical record number
-home telephone number
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? - correct 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? - correct answer --increased amounts of potassium- rich foods
(e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
,Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - correct answer -color and temperature
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect - correct answer -pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the
chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - correct 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 - correct 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).
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - correct answer --they don't cure disease, they slow the process.
, NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? - correct answer -administered by subcutaneous
injection or IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - correct answer -blood pressure answer (e.g. 120/80)
Medication for Schizophrenia - correct answer -risperidone, Risperdal
Macrodantin medication - correct answer -used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections
Haldol-inform if you are taking medication. - correct answer --benzodiazepine class of anti-
anxiety drugs (all ending with "pam") and even, Xanax.
Fosomax - correct answer -same as-Alendronate is used for treating osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal
women.
Lipitor - correct answer --lowers cholesterol in blood, "statins". Reduce LDL and total cholesterol. Raise HDL.
Garamycin- - correct answer -Antibiotic that is toxic to the kidney, injected for radiology studies.
Digoxin side effects - correct answer --Fatigue
-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting
Singulair - correct answer -used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm).
EXAM Questions and
Answers 2025
,Patient identifiers - correct answer --Medical record number
-home telephone number
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? - correct 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? - correct answer --increased amounts of potassium- rich foods
(e.g., bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
,Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - correct answer -color and temperature
Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect - correct answer -pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the
chest, throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
Know about Transdermal patch - correct 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 - correct 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).
What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - correct answer --they don't cure disease, they slow the process.
, NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? - correct answer -administered by subcutaneous
injection or IV infusion
Lisinopril therapeutic effect - correct answer -blood pressure answer (e.g. 120/80)
Medication for Schizophrenia - correct answer -risperidone, Risperdal
Macrodantin medication - correct answer -used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections
Haldol-inform if you are taking medication. - correct answer --benzodiazepine class of anti-
anxiety drugs (all ending with "pam") and even, Xanax.
Fosomax - correct answer -same as-Alendronate is used for treating osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal
women.
Lipitor - correct answer --lowers cholesterol in blood, "statins". Reduce LDL and total cholesterol. Raise HDL.
Garamycin- - correct answer -Antibiotic that is toxic to the kidney, injected for radiology studies.
Digoxin side effects - correct answer --Fatigue
-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting
Singulair - correct answer -used before exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm).
