PHARMACOLOGY ATI EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who is to start using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to
treat asthma. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "The spacer increases the amount of medication delivered to the oropharynx"
B. "The spacer increases the amount of medication delivered to the lungs"
C. "Inhale rapidly using the spacer with the MDI."
D. "Cover exhalation slots of the spacer with lips when inhaling." - CORRECT ANSWER - B
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has a new prescription for ampicillin. The nurse should
recognize which of the following findings is a priority?
A. Nausea
B. Vomiting
C. Wheezing
D. Moniliasis - CORRECT ANSWER - C
. A nurse is preparing to administer dabigatran to a client who has atrial fibrillation. The nurse
should explain that the purpose of this medication is which of the following.
A. To convert atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm
B. To dissolve clots in the blood stream
C. To slow the response of the ventricles to the fast atrial impulses
D. To reduce the risk of stroke in clients who have atrial fibrillation. - CORRECT ANSWER - D
,A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 30 mg/kg/day divided equally every 12 hrs. to a
toddler who weighs 33lbs. Available is amoxicillin 200mg/5mL suspension. How many mL
should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies.) -
CORRECT ANSWER - Answer: 5.6mL
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed warfarin therapy for an artificial heart valve.
Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor for a therapeutic effect of
warfarin?
A. Hemoglobin (Hgb)
B. Prothrombin time (PT)
C. Bleeding time
D. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) - CORRECT ANSWER - B
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use an albuterol inhaler. Which of the
following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. The client holds his breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication.
B. The client takes a quick inhalation while releasing the medication from the inhaler.
C. The client exhales as the medication is released from the inhaler.
D. The client waits 10 min. in between inhalations. - CORRECT ANSWER - A
A nurse is preparing to use the Z-track technique to administer a medication to a client. Which
of the following is an appropriate action during this procedure?
A. Pull the skin 1.3cm (1/2 inch) to the side
B. Insert the needle slowly and gently.
C. Use a 45 Degree angle of insertion.
D. Aspirate for 5-10 seconds. - CORRECT ANSWER - D
,. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following
medications should the nurse instruct the client to use to abort an acute asthma attack?
A. Beclomethasone
B. Salmeterol
C. Formoterol
D. Albuterol - CORRECT ANSWER - D
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who takes furosemide. The nurse should
recommend which of the following foods as the best source of potassium?
A. Bananas
B. Cooked Carrots
C. Cheddar Cheese
D. 2% milk - CORRECT ANSWER - A
A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed
nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "Information about a client can be disclosed to family members at any time."
B. "HIPAA established regulations of individually identifiable health information in verbal,
electronic or written form."
C. "A client's address would be an example of personally identifiable information."
D. "HIPAA is a federal law, not a state law." - CORRECT ANSWER - A
A nurse is observing a licensed practical nurse (LPN) preparing to administer a 2 mL penicillin G
injection to a client. Which of the following actions by the LPN require intervention by the
nurse?
A. The LPN determines if the client has a history of allergies to cephalosporin.
B. The LPN selects a 21 gauge, 1 ½ inch needle.
, C. The LPN plans to inject the needle 5.08cm (2in.) below the acromion process.
D. The LPN states that she will aspirate for blood prior to injecting the medication. - CORRECT
ANSWER - C
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is prescribed furosemide. Which of the
following findings is an adverse effect of this medication?
A. Weight gain
B. Increased Blood Pressure
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Leg Cramps - CORRECT ANSWER - D
A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is taking digoxin daily. The
client refused breakfast and is complaining of nausea and weakness. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
A. Check the client's vital signs
B. Request a dietitian consult
C. Suggest that the client rests before eating the meal.
D. Request an order for an antiemetic. - CORRECT ANSWER - A
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25mg PO daily. Available is
digoxin 0.125mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest
whole number.) - CORRECT ANSWER - Answer: 2 tablets
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following medications can cause glucose
intolerance?
A. Cimetidine
B. Dextromethorphan
AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST UPDATE 2025/2026
A nurse is teaching the parents of a child who is to start using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to
treat asthma. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. "The spacer increases the amount of medication delivered to the oropharynx"
B. "The spacer increases the amount of medication delivered to the lungs"
C. "Inhale rapidly using the spacer with the MDI."
D. "Cover exhalation slots of the spacer with lips when inhaling." - CORRECT ANSWER - B
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has a new prescription for ampicillin. The nurse should
recognize which of the following findings is a priority?
A. Nausea
B. Vomiting
C. Wheezing
D. Moniliasis - CORRECT ANSWER - C
. A nurse is preparing to administer dabigatran to a client who has atrial fibrillation. The nurse
should explain that the purpose of this medication is which of the following.
A. To convert atrial fibrillation to sinus rhythm
B. To dissolve clots in the blood stream
C. To slow the response of the ventricles to the fast atrial impulses
D. To reduce the risk of stroke in clients who have atrial fibrillation. - CORRECT ANSWER - D
,A nurse is preparing to administer amoxicillin 30 mg/kg/day divided equally every 12 hrs. to a
toddler who weighs 33lbs. Available is amoxicillin 200mg/5mL suspension. How many mL
should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest tenth. Use a leading zero if it applies.) -
CORRECT ANSWER - Answer: 5.6mL
A nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed warfarin therapy for an artificial heart valve.
Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor for a therapeutic effect of
warfarin?
A. Hemoglobin (Hgb)
B. Prothrombin time (PT)
C. Bleeding time
D. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) - CORRECT ANSWER - B
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use an albuterol inhaler. Which of the
following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. The client holds his breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication.
B. The client takes a quick inhalation while releasing the medication from the inhaler.
C. The client exhales as the medication is released from the inhaler.
D. The client waits 10 min. in between inhalations. - CORRECT ANSWER - A
A nurse is preparing to use the Z-track technique to administer a medication to a client. Which
of the following is an appropriate action during this procedure?
A. Pull the skin 1.3cm (1/2 inch) to the side
B. Insert the needle slowly and gently.
C. Use a 45 Degree angle of insertion.
D. Aspirate for 5-10 seconds. - CORRECT ANSWER - D
,. A nurse is teaching a client who has a new diagnosis of asthma. Which of the following
medications should the nurse instruct the client to use to abort an acute asthma attack?
A. Beclomethasone
B. Salmeterol
C. Formoterol
D. Albuterol - CORRECT ANSWER - D
A nurse is providing dietary teaching for a client who takes furosemide. The nurse should
recommend which of the following foods as the best source of potassium?
A. Bananas
B. Cooked Carrots
C. Cheddar Cheese
D. 2% milk - CORRECT ANSWER - A
A nurse is reviewing information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA) with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed
nurse indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "Information about a client can be disclosed to family members at any time."
B. "HIPAA established regulations of individually identifiable health information in verbal,
electronic or written form."
C. "A client's address would be an example of personally identifiable information."
D. "HIPAA is a federal law, not a state law." - CORRECT ANSWER - A
A nurse is observing a licensed practical nurse (LPN) preparing to administer a 2 mL penicillin G
injection to a client. Which of the following actions by the LPN require intervention by the
nurse?
A. The LPN determines if the client has a history of allergies to cephalosporin.
B. The LPN selects a 21 gauge, 1 ½ inch needle.
, C. The LPN plans to inject the needle 5.08cm (2in.) below the acromion process.
D. The LPN states that she will aspirate for blood prior to injecting the medication. - CORRECT
ANSWER - C
A nurse is assessing a client who has heart failure and is prescribed furosemide. Which of the
following findings is an adverse effect of this medication?
A. Weight gain
B. Increased Blood Pressure
C. Hypoglycemia
D. Leg Cramps - CORRECT ANSWER - D
A nurse is caring for a client who has congestive heart failure and is taking digoxin daily. The
client refused breakfast and is complaining of nausea and weakness. Which of the following
actions should the nurse take first?
A. Check the client's vital signs
B. Request a dietitian consult
C. Suggest that the client rests before eating the meal.
D. Request an order for an antiemetic. - CORRECT ANSWER - A
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for digoxin 0.25mg PO daily. Available is
digoxin 0.125mg/tab. How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest
whole number.) - CORRECT ANSWER - Answer: 2 tablets
A nurse is reviewing the medication list for a client who has a new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes
mellitus. The nurse should recognize which of the following medications can cause glucose
intolerance?
A. Cimetidine
B. Dextromethorphan
