PHARMACOLOGY ATI PN FOR NURSING EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | EXAM
ALREADY GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
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%20
AMS%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).
What medication to administer with Tylenol overdose? - CORRECT ANSWER -
acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) must be given IV
HPV vaccine - CORRECT 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).
ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | EXAM
ALREADY GRADED A+ | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
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%20
AMS%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).
What medication to administer with Tylenol overdose? - CORRECT ANSWER -
acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) must be given IV
HPV vaccine - CORRECT 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).
